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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

A Marine gets his uniform inspected Aug. 23, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C.
News
At Boot Camp, Marines Get Two Whole Weeks Of Not Getting Screamed At. Here’s Why
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion watch a rappel demonstration Oct. 4, 2017, on Parris Island
Analysis
‘Military Justice Run Amok?’ In Hazing Trial, Did The Marines Send The Wrong Message?
Wade Livingston, The Island Packet
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.
News
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.
News
‘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.
News
‘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.
News
What Happens When You Smile In The Shower At Parris Island? Former Recruits Testify
Wade Livingston, The Island Packet
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News
‘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.
Analysis
How To Prosecute A Marine — And How To Defend One
Wade Livingston, The Island Packet
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News
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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News
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.
Lifestyle
‘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.
Community
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.
Community
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.
Community
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
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.
News
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