U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Cepeda, a repair technician with Marine Aircraft Group-31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives ammunition in preparation for the annual rifle qualification(ARQ) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 23rd, 2025. The ARQ is a three-day combat-centric course of fire that tests Marines’ marksmanship skills in a dynamic shooting environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits Marine
Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on April 24, 2025. During this trip, Sgt. Maj. Ruiz mentored new
Marines, observed depot staff and hosted a symposium for senior leadership of Marine Corps
Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy
Morales)