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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

News

This Marine’s Punishment Shows The Corps Is Finally Cracking Down On Hazing

Jeff Schogol
News

At Boot Camp, Marines Get Two Whole Weeks Of Not Getting Screamed At. Here’s Why
Analysis

‘Military Justice Run Amok?’ In Hazing Trial, Did The Marines Send The Wrong Message?

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors prepare to raise the flag during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony Aug. 30, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C.

Former Parris Island Drill Instructor Found Guilty Of Abusing Muslim Recruits

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

U.S. Marines with Company D., 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment lead new Marines during the Motivational Run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., March 2, 2017.

‘Bully’ Or Scapegoat? A Jury Will Decide This Parris Island Marine’s Fate

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

A senior drill instructor leads his platoon during a final drill evaluation March 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C.

‘Marines Are Like Hot Dogs … Nobody Wants To Know How They’re Made,’ Says Former Recruit

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

In June, a U.S. Marine Corps senior drill instructor with Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, orders recruits to walk through the iconic silver doors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

What Happens When You Smile In The Shower At Parris Island? Former Recruits Testify

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

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‘Hey ISIS, Get In The Dryer’: Former Muslim Marine Recruit Describes Parris Island Hazing At Court-Martial

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

.S. Marine Corps drill instructors prepare to raise the flag during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony Aug. 30, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C.

How To Prosecute A Marine — And How To Defend One

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

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Read A Marine Vet’s Letter To Parris Island After His Recruit Son Bragged A DI Choked Him

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

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The Marines Are Still Haunted By Their ‘Monster In The Closet’ As Abuse Trial Looms

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

Parris Island’s mascot, Cpl. Legend, salutes officers of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during the motivational run on Dec. 3, 2015.

‘I’ve Never Loved Anything So Selflessly’: A Parris Island Marine Remembers A Bulldog

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael R. Smalls, Platoon 3037, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, yells commands during an initial drill evaluation March 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces discipline and precision and fosters unit cohesion.

Here’s How Marine Corps Drill Instructors Prevent ‘Frog Voice’

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen Austin E. Renforth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, applauds Cpl. Miles Hogan during a ceremony at Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 24, 2017.

This Parris Island Marine Sprinted Into Oncoming Traffic To Save A Man’s Life

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

An English bulldog named Opha Mae, right, will be the 21st mascot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

This Furry Poolee Is About To Make History At Parris Island

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

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Joining the Military

The Corps May Finally Open Boot Camp, Combat Training At MCRD San Diego To Women

Jared Keller

U.S. Marines with Company D., 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment lead new Marines during the Motivational Run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., March 2, 2017.

Witnesses Apparently Saw Parris Island Recruit Intentionally Jump From Building

Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com

U.S. Army Pfc. Robert Nelson drinks water prior to taking the Army physical fitness test at the 2017 Army Materiel Command's Best Warrior Competition July 16, 2017.

Health & Fitness

These Are The 10 Worst Military Installations For Heat-Related Illnesses

Wade Livingston, The Island Packet

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sean G. McCool hugs his mother.

Joining the Military

This Recruit Just Became The 7th Marine In His Family

Sarah Sicard

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth, commanding general Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Easter Recruiting Region speaks with marines in Series Commanders Course class 2-17 on Parris Island, Nov. 16, 2016.

Parris Island General Criticized After ‘Barbie’ Doll Comment About Female Recruits

Mandy Matney, The Island Packet