Marines TV

The MCRD Parris Island monuments stand as a reminder of those who fought in battle and shaped the future of the Marine Corps. Those monuments include the Iron Mike Monument, the Iwo Jima Monument, Drill Instructor Monument, Molly Marine Monument, and the Purple Heart Monument. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Lobo)

World War II veteran Arthur Shearer reflects on his service during a virtual tour of the few of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island monuments. The MCRD Parris Island monuments stand as a reminder of those who fought in battle and shaped the future of the Marine Corps. Those monuments include the Iron Mike Monument, the Iwo Jima Monument, Drill Instructor Monument, Molly Marine Monument, and the Purple Heart Monument. During the virtual tour, World War II veteran Arthur Shearer reflects on his time in service and what advice he would give future generations of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Lobo)

Lt. Col. Jacob Robinson expresses what Purple Heart Day means to him. Purple Heart Day is to commemorate the day the medal was commissioned and to honor those who been injured or gave the ultimate sacrifice while in battle. Robinson is the commanding officer of Combat Assault Battalion and is a native of Savanna, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kallahan Morris)