Sgt. Diego Hernandez, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a technique for the recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, May 26, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of Marines and enhance self-confidence and esprit de corps. Hernandez, 29, is from New Orleans. November Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 7, 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 Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Date Taken: | 05.26.2015 |
Date Posted: | 05.27.2015 17:05 |
Photo ID: | 1958804 |
VIRIN: | 150526-M-AR085-037 |
Resolution: | 5760x3840 |
Size: | 3.28 MB |
Location: | PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
Web Views: | 43 |
Downloads: | 7 |
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