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Behind the scenes of boot camp, there are Marines and sailors who support the drill instructors in their mission of transforming the country’s best and brightest into Marines. Here’s a closer look at one of them. Cpl. Aidan T. Louks, a trumpet player with the Parris Island Marine Band, explains why he serves with pride.

Behind the scenes of boot camp, there are Marines and sailors who support the drill instructors in their mission of transforming the country’s best and brightest into Marines. Here’s a closer look at one of them. Sgt. Garrett C. Adams, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Armory shop chief with Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, explains why he serves with pride.

Behind the scenes of boot camp, there are Marines and sailors who support the drill instructors in their mission of transforming the country’s best and brightest into Marines. Here’s a closer look at one of them. Sgt. Raymond S. Adams, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with the Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, explains why he serves with pride.

Parris Island’s Centennial Celebration ended with the Battle Colors Ceremony Oct. 16, 2015. The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoon, both based at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., performed to Marines and civilians participating in the depots Centennial Celebration. The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps played a variety of modern and traditional marching music. The Silent Drill Platoon executed nearly 15 minutes of unique drill movements without verbal commands.

The Iron Mike Monument, built in memory of the men of Parris Island who lost their lives during World War I, is rededicated at MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 15, 2015. Steve Price, a member of the Parris Island Living History Detachment, explains how the monument is a representation of the fighting spirit that is passed on to every Marine that is trained upon MCRD Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Marquis M. Spearman/Released)

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-New York set up equipment and vehicle displays, as well as martial arts demonstrations and boot camp style physical training for Fleet Week New York at Bryant Park, New York City, May 21.

The Transformation: Making United States Marines shows the transformation U.S. Marine Corps recruits undergo during recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Recruits must complete 13 weeks of basic training in order to earn the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Sgt. Nathan C. McKitrick/Released)

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