Members of the Parris Island Marine Band pump up the crowd during a performance at Daytona Beach. - Members of the Parris Island Marine Band pump up the crowd during a performance at Daytona Beach.
Pvt. Andrew Vigil, Platoon 3155, Company L, gave up his life as a professional video gamer to enlist in the Marine Corps and give back to his country. Vigil’s expertise were in the Call of Duty and Halo game series. - Pvt. Andrew Vigil, Platoon 3155, Company L, gave up his life as a professional video gamer to enlist in the Marine Corps and give back to his country. Vigil’s expertise were in the Call of Duty and Halo game series.
A blitz from Ceremonial Platoon’s defensive tackle forces Capt. Richard J. Fay, left, to scramble. - A blitz from Ceremonial Platoon’s defensive tackle forces Capt. Richard J. Fay, left, to scramble.
Recruits Matthew L. Earier and Jonathon R. George, Platoon 3250, carry a 40mm ammunition can during the night re-supply hike July 10 at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The four-mile hike was part of the Crucible, a 54-hour training event in which recruits hike 40 miles and stop at different stations to conduct team exercises. - Recruits Matthew L. Earier and Jonathon R. George, Platoon 3250, carry a 40mm ammunition can during the night re-supply hike July 10 at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The four-mile hike was part of the Crucible, a 54-hour training event in which recruits hike 40 miles and stop at different stations to conduct team exercises.
In an effort to conserve water, some trees were removed from the back of Pendleton Hall, the commanding general’s building, and the grass was replaced with artificial turf. This will save 357 gallons of water per year. - In an effort to conserve water, some trees were removed from the back of Pendleton Hall, the commanding general’s building, and the grass was replaced with artificial turf. This will save 357 gallons of water per year.
Recruit Bradley S. Davis, Platoon 2129, Company F, takes a drink from his canteen during one of the breaks on the depot hike. - Recruit Bradley S. Davis, Platoon 2129, Company F, takes a drink from his canteen during one of the breaks on the depot hike.