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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Xavier Perez, a drill instructor with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs recruits during the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. During Basic Warrior Training week, recruits are taught how to operate, strategize, and maneuver in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Xavier Perez, a drill instructor with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs recruits during the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. During Basic Warrior Training week, recruits are taught how to operate, strategize, and maneuver in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Hinojosa, a drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit during Pick-Up Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 27, 2026. Pick-Up Day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bay, and learn about the expectations for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Hinojosa, a drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit during Pick-Up Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 27, 2026. Pick-Up Day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bay, and learn about the expectations for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)

Photo by Cpl. Genaro Valdez-Sepulveda

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Huayaban, a musician with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, combat glides to fight during a culminating event for Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Huayaban, a musician with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, combat glides to fight during a culminating event for Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines participate in a supply run during a martial arts instructor course hosted by 1st Intelligence Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2025. The culminating event combines multiple physical training events to ensure Marines are ready to meet the demands of becoming a martial arts instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

U.S. Marines participate in a supply run during a martial arts instructor course hosted by 1st Intelligence Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18, 2025. The culminating event combines multiple physical training events to ensure Marines are ready to meet the demands of becoming a martial arts instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marines and veterans who served as drill instructors talk about their experiences making Marines in celebration of Parris Island's 110th anniversary. Parris Island began the Marine making mission in 1915.

U.S. Marines and veterans who served as drill instructors talk about their experiences making Marines in celebration of Parris Island's 110th anniversary. Parris Island began the Marine making mission in 1915.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales and Cpl. Jacob Richardson

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonah Edwards, a drill instructor with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Regiment, leads incentivized training Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 7, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonah Edwards, a drill instructor with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Regiment, leads incentivized training Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 7, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, and Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, pose for a photo during a ceremony for him at the Willis Tower for Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the drill team, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, and Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, pose for a photo during a ceremony for him at the Willis Tower for Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the drill team, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronald Johnson II, left, an instructor with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems School, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, and a native of South Carolina, and Maj. Jessica Del Castillo, right, the officer in charge of SUASS, AITB, and a native of South Carolina, walk up range after inspecting an R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronald Johnson II, left, an instructor with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems School, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, and a native of South Carolina, and Maj. Jessica Del Castillo, right, the officer in charge of SUASS, AITB, and a native of South Carolina, walk up range after inspecting an R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Payton Garcia, an expeditionary fuels technician, instructor and competitor with the Marine Corps Shooting Team, Weapons Training Battalion, holds up an M1 Garand rifle during the Marine Corps Championships Award Ceremony hosted by WTBn at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 18, 2025. The M1 Garand rifle was presented to the first-place competitor who attained the highest aggregate score of the Individual Rifle Match and the Individual Pistol Match. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Payton Garcia, an expeditionary fuels technician, instructor and competitor with the Marine Corps Shooting Team, Weapons Training Battalion, holds up an M1 Garand rifle during the Marine Corps Championships Award Ceremony hosted by WTBn at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 18, 2025. The M1 Garand rifle was presented to the first-place competitor who attained the highest aggregate score of the Individual Rifle Match and the Individual Pistol Match. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kordell Ellis, a crew chief with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M240D 7.62mm machine gun in a UH-1Y Venom during a live fire exercise near Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, April 11, 2025. Weapons and Tactics instructor course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kordell Ellis, a crew chief with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M240D 7.62mm machine gun in a UH-1Y Venom during a live fire exercise near Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, April 11, 2025. Weapons and Tactics instructor course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Christopher M. Thomas, a company 1st Sergeant for Kilo Company, 3rd recruit training battalion, center right, and Staff Sgt. Mario Nunez, center left, a chief drill instructor, lead dynamic warm-ups for recruits prior to a circuit course training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, March 10, 2025. The circuit course consists of various exercises such as pull-ups, crunches, push-ups, different styles of lifting, and more to help recruits build physical endurance and mental toughness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Christopher M. Thomas, a company 1st Sergeant for Kilo Company, 3rd recruit training battalion, center right, and Staff Sgt. Mario Nunez, center left, a chief drill instructor, lead dynamic warm-ups for recruits prior to a circuit course training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, March 10, 2025. The circuit course consists of various exercises such as pull-ups, crunches, push-ups, different styles of lifting, and more to help recruits build physical endurance and mental toughness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance Thigpen, an infantry Marine with 1st Marine Division, runs toward an objective during platoon attacks as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 410A, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 20, 2025. Range 410A prepares units for future conflicts, where small-unit leaders will play a crucial role in mission success by demonstrating adaptability, resourcefulness, and decisive action in disaggregated and austere environments with limited resources and challenging conditions. ITX is part of the Service-Level Training Exercise Program provided by Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command through a cadre of instructors committed to developing high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance Thigpen, an infantry Marine with 1st Marine Division, runs toward an objective during platoon attacks as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 410A, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 20, 2025. Range 410A prepares units for future conflicts, where small-unit leaders will play a crucial role in mission success by demonstrating adaptability, resourcefulness, and decisive action in disaggregated and austere environments with limited resources and challenging conditions. ITX is part of the Service-Level Training Exercise Program provided by Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command through a cadre of instructors committed to developing high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation while returning the guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 25, 2024. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation while returning the guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 25, 2024. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell Alvarez

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor, Sgt. Nicholas Marsh, with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits before a M16A4 service rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Recruits will carry their rifles throughout recruit training and will learn how to properly clean and maintain them to help extend the life of the rifles for future recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor, Sgt. Nicholas Marsh, with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits before a M16A4 service rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Recruits will carry their rifles throughout recruit training and will learn how to properly clean and maintain them to help extend the life of the rifles for future recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Morelli, the communications maintenance chief and force fitness instructor assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wyoming, explains the order of exercises to Marines during a physical training competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The PT competition was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Morelli, the communications maintenance chief and force fitness instructor assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wyoming, explains the order of exercises to Marines during a physical training competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The PT competition was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Savannah Pizano, a senior drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a battalion commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 23, 2024. The Battalion Commander’s Inspection surveys new Marines for knowledge, bearing, and attention to detail as one of their last tests before graduating.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Savannah Pizano, a senior drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a battalion commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 23, 2024. The Battalion Commander’s Inspection surveys new Marines for knowledge, bearing, and attention to detail as one of their last tests before graduating.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), fires missiles during Assault Support Tactics 4 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, California, Oct. 22, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint ,and Coalition Forces.

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), fires missiles during Assault Support Tactics 4 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-25, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, California, Oct. 22, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint ,and Coalition Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range in Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces which aims to strengthen their ability to cooperate for future exercises.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range in Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces which aims to strengthen their ability to cooperate for future exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Qin

Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load ordnance and ammunition on to a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck during a foreign humanitarian assistance exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-25 in Arizona, Oct. 7, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1m which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces.

Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load ordnance and ammunition on to a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck during a foreign humanitarian assistance exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-25 in Arizona, Oct. 7, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1m which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson