Young men and women from across the country step through the doors of the receiving building Feb. 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. For these young men and women, stepping through the building’s silver doors symbolizes the transition from civilians to Marine recruits and the beginning of their transformation into United States Marines. Both companies are scheduled to graduate May 23, 2014. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)
Date Taken: | 02.24.2014 |
Date Posted: | 03.06.2014 20:45 |
Photo ID: | 1180778 |
VIRIN: | 140224-M-FS592-410 |
Resolution: | 5760x3840 |
Size: | 8.22 MB |
Location: | PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
Web Views: | 141 |
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