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Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marched one step closer to graduation after completing their final drill evaluation Jan. 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Over the previous 10 weeks, the recruits marched and trained side by side, developing strong bonds and teamwork. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces discipline and precision and fosters unit cohesion. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 13, 2017. (Video by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, arrived on Parris Island for Marine Corps recruit training Jan. 3, 2017. As these recruits begin their transformation, they will spend the next 13 weeks dedicating themselves to earning the title Marine. Both companies are scheduled to graduate March 31, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, marched one step closer to graduation after completing their final drill evaluation Jan. 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Over the previous 10 weeks, the recruits marched and trained side by side, developing strong bonds and teamwork. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces discipline and precision and fosters unit cohesion. Papa Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 13, 2017. (Video by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

We got off the bus and on to the infamous yellow footprints and the journey to the island ended.  

I am stressed tf out rn

im still only a poolee, not even a recruit till i arrive at Parris Island, and i already have so much to thank the marine corps for

Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practiced bayonet techniques Nov. 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. These techniques are part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and help engage an enemy in close combat. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program fuses hand-to-hand combat skills with character development, helping transform recruits into physically strong and morally sound Marines. Charlie Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 27, 2017. (Video by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)