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“Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good” a hit in Beaufort

2/25/2011 Lance Cpl. Javarre Glanton, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

The 5th annual Beaufort International Film Festival featured a prerelease screening of the documentary “Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good” free of charge for service members Feb. 19.

The Tour of Duty: Recruits learn the importance of interior guard

2/18/2011 Pfc. F.J. Abundes, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

“Halt! Who goes there?!” shouted Rct. Matthew Boyd at the faint figure a few meters away. “Advance to be recognized!”

Swedish Marines visit the “king-sized country”

2/18/2010 Lance Cpl. Erin Ross, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Two Swedish Marines from the Swedish Amphibious Corps visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Feb. 8 to observe the training recruits undergo on their journey to becoming...

Disbursing performs urban combat training

2/18/2011 Cpl. Isaac Lamberth, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marines from the Disbursing Office here practiced Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain training at Combat Town aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Feb. 1...

Recruit from Ghana to serve with honor

4/29/2010 Lance Cpl. Sarah Fiocco, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

While living in Elmina, Ghana, on the coast of Africa, Eric Bu...

Now and Then: A look at rifle training through the years

4/15/2010 Lance Cpl. Isaac lamberth, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

1946 – 1950

Trial by Fire: Quarterly burn refreshes PIFR

4/7/2010 Lance Cpl. Isaac Lamberth, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Parris Island Fire/Rescue conducted training, April 7, in an effort to hone their skills against one of the most hazardous situations a firefighter can face — a flashover.

160th SOAR trains on the Depot

3/22/2010 Lance Cpl. Erin Ross, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

The Marine Corps is known for having some of the memorable recruiting ads out of any branch.

One of the more popular posters, which has been around for decades, is of a drill instructor yelling at a recruit with...

We didn’t promise you a rose garden

3/22/2010 Lance Cpl. Ed Galo, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

The Marine Corps is known for having some of the memorable recruiting ads out of any branch.

One of the more popular posters, which has been around for decades, is of a drill instructor yelling at a recruit with...

Recruits learn defense through MCMAP

2/16/2010 Lance Cpl. Sarah Fiocco, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

The shrill sound of a whistle breaks the silence. In one quick, decisive movement Rct. Michael Bridges thrusts his bayonet through his imaginary opponent.

Bridges, from Platoon 1025, Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battali...