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Parris Island, S.C. - U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Marcellous Thornton with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuvers over an obstacle during the Confidence Course on Parris Island S.C., June 11, 2018. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help recruits build confidence by overcoming physical and mental challenges. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vanessa Austin/Released)

Marine Recruits Overcome Fears on Parris Island Confidence Course

Approximately 200 recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, experienced their first ‘gut check’ of recruit training when they sprinted, jumped and climbed their way through the Confidence Course Monday.

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Major General James W. Bierman, Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 7, 2018. The ceremony was held to signify the transfer of command from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.) - Major General James W. Bierman, Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 7, 2018. The ceremony was held to signify the transfer of command from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Bierman assumes command of MCRC

Maj. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr. took over responsibilities as Commanding General (CG) of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during a change of command ceremony June 7, 2018.

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St. Charles Preparatory school junior Colin Lauber has earned a spot at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) through his dedication to giving back to his fellow students and his community. Lauber, of Columbus, Ohio, is one of 200 students nationwide selected to attend. (Courtesy photo provided by Colin Lauber) - St. Charles Preparatory school junior Colin Lauber has earned a spot at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) through his dedication to giving back to his fellow students and his community. Lauber, of Columbus, Ohio, is one of 200 students nationwide selected to attend. (Courtesy photo provided by Colin Lauber)

St. Charles Prep student selected to attend Marine Leadership Academy

A St. Charles Preparatory school junior has earned a spot at the Marine Corps Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy through his dedication to giving back to his fellow students and his community. Colin Lauber of Columbus, Ohio, is one of 200 students nationwide selected to attend.

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Meghan Fox, a Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) selectee, poses on a beam in her gymnastics gym, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Meghan is one out of 196 students chosen to attend SLCDA. - Meghan Fox, a Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) selectee, poses on a beam in her gymnastics gym, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Meghan is one out of 196 students chosen to attend SLCDA.

SLCDA: Meghan Fox takes over MCB Quantico

Every year the Marine Corps accepts applications from students across the country, hoping to be selected to attend the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA). The six-day program is held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and is designed to start preparing rising high school juniors and seniors for college through Marine Corps leadership skills, ethics, character development and teamwork. More than 800 applications were submitted, only 196 students were selected. One of those selectees is Meghan Fox from Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, who

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Port Royal native named Recruiter of the Year

At any given time, there are approximately 3,760 Marines serving as canvassing recruiters in communities throughout the United States and its territories. The Marines who hold these billets provide opportunities for men and women with the fighting spirit the chance to become United States Marines. Each year, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) challenges recruiters to do their best and awards six recruiters the title of District Recruiter of the Year with one which is selected as the Recruiter of the Year as part of the Commandant of the Marine Corps' (CMC) Combined Awards Program.

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