Cpl. Alexander A. Nestor, a primary marksmanship instructor, teaches recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marksmanship fundamentals Jan. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of marksmanship before shooting live ammunition. Nestor, 28, is from Fredericksburg, Va. Charlie Company is scheduled to graduate March 6, 2015. 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. Jennifer Schubert)
Date Taken: | 01.22.2015 |
Date Posted: | 02.26.2015 16:29 |
Photo ID: | 1788179 |
VIRIN: | 150122-M-AR085-141 |
Resolution: | 5760x3840 |
Size: | 9.92 MB |
Location: | PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
Hometown: | FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA, US |
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