Spouses of Marines and Sailors within the Tri-Command participate in activities associated with recruit training during Spouses Warrior Day on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.,, Nov. 16, 2024. The event served as an opportunity to foster camaraderie among the families of local active-duty service members and boost spouse and service member morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Body Spar during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 14 , 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Vivian Martinez-Reyes)