Each week Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island live streams the graduation ceremony to the families of graduating Marines. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how that production is completed. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Johnson and LCpl. Christopher McMurry/Released) | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practiced bayonet techniques during pugil stick training March 6, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, which represent rifles with fixed bayonets, to simulate a close encounter with an enemy. This training is part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which combines hand-to-hand combat skills with mental discipline and character development to transform recruits into physically fit, morally sound warriors. K

Building Confidence Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., December 4, 2024. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson) | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Crucible Clash Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Body Spar during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 26 , 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. 🎥 by Pfc. Emma Powell | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Mike Company Graduation Ceremony | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Bravo and November Company Graduation

The 245th Birthday Pageant on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island commemorates the rememberance of our history. U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Yamil Casarreal | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.