U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Samuel A. Howard relinquishes his post as the 3rd Battalion Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Pinney during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony held on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Apr. 9, 2025. The emblematic passing of the sword of office signifies the transfer of responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in rappel tower training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, April, 7, 2025. Rappel training is conducted to build confidence in recruits and prepare them for any circumstances they may encounter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Jaden Beardsley)
