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)
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the confidence course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 14, 2025. The purpose of the confidence course is to build the recruits trust and confidence in their physical abilities and their capability to complete difficult obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
