U.S. Marine Corps recruit Kimberly Jarvis trains in martial arts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., OCt. 16, 2013. Lund was assigned to Platoon 4043, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion. (DoD photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, respond to commands May 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment they step on the yellow footprints they are expected to move with speed and intensity and to respond to all commands loudly and confidently. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 5, 2016. 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 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, loads a magazine during marksmanship training Dec. 7, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit fires more than 300 rounds over five days. At the end of the week, they attempt to qualify from distances of 200, 300 and 500 yards. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 15, 2016. 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Drill Instructor Sgt. Danielle C. Weldon, teaches recruits of Platoon 4017, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to improve their shot groups using data books April 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits use data books to plot their shots and track progress. Weldon, 31, is from Yonkers, N.Y. Papa Company is scheduled to graduate May, 15, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)

Rct. Brandon L. Macfarlane, Platoon 2030, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, slides down a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved their way through the course’s 15 obstacles, which are designed to increase self-confidence. Macfarlane, 19, from Newfane, N.Y., is scheduled to graduate April 17, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)

New Delta Co. cadets conduct live-fire rifle training as a buddy-team during their Cadet Basic Training at Camp Buckner, New York, August 5, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

New Alpha Co. cadets learn how to properly handle live grenades as part of their Cadet Basic Training at Camp Buckner, New York, August 1, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

Rct. Esther B. Kwon, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, reads a letter during her free time May 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Each day, recruits receive one hour of free time, which is restricted to inside the barracks, to read and write letters, unwind and prepare equipment for the next day. Kwon, 18, from Los Angeles, is scheduled to graduate Aug. 5, 2016. 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 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Of course the visit was fantastic but it's always nice to go home. A vacation no matter how short is refreshing and it was definitely what I needed to clear my head. The journey was long and I had plenty of time to think about some things of importance to me. It really helped set my priorities. Christina and I both talked about a lot of things as far as the directions we were wanting to take our lives and how far we'd come. It's always a little funny to me how she and I even became friends and how our friendship has lasted through the years. It still amazes me that we just passed another year anniversary of September 11th. I read over a few people's posts about how the day stuck out in their minds so I figured I would give you the details of my memory.

AF Basic training, when I went through anyway, was about 6 weeks and a few days long. Once you have completed your graduation and you wait for either a bus to training or a bus to the airport the time seems to go by in a blur. Tearful goodbyes and exchange of email addresses, addresses and phone numbers all happen so quickly-its pretty far back in my mind. It's probably even foggier for me since the following days ring so clear. I took a bus from Lackland AFB to Sheppard AFB in Texas. What should be a relatively short trip takes forever on a Greyhound and all you want to do is just get to your destination to start your military career. You get off the bus and are greeted with just as unfriendly and unhappy people as basic. You soon learn it's all an act and anyone yelling at you is a glorified babysitter, but their position is quite terrifying after your experiences with a TI. They shuttle you around like cattle depending on the time of day you arrive, and are eventually given a room and a "phase card" which limits your freedom considerably, but then you're released. It's very strange not being told what to do every single second and you're so paranoid you end up making even more mistakes than you probably would because you're so new to this little tiny thing called "a life." You get to go to the exchange and buy a few commodities you have gone without for weeks on end, I won't even get into those details unless you really want my memory of basic training. We can save that for a later post.

I get all geared up with new stuff for my room and sit on my very own bed, my room shared not with 60 other girls, but now just 1. At the time I didn't even have a roommate yet so I stared at blank concrete walls and cried. It was a pretty terrifying time for me and it's incredibly lonely, although very very exciting at the same time. I went to sleep excited to start the next day of inprocessing.

Early the next morning I got up, cleaned up, uniformed up and waited outside with about 14 other brand new Airman in front of the theater as we patiently waited for someone to let us in to give us our day of briefings. We look around to a desolate base and then to each other as we realize we're the only ones outside. An E-8 appeared out of no where, yelling all sorts of obscenities I can't remember and shoved us into a building's common area where a ton of other uniforms crowded around a tiny television. I remember watching highlights of the NY twin towers falling over and over again. It was the most quiet room I think I had ever been in (considering later that these were future maintainers-a very loud unruly bunch). You could hear a pin drop as every single person's mind prepared with the exact same thoughts, "When am I getting shipped off to war?"

We all watched as the second tower fell and the highlights for about 2 hours as we sort of entertained ourselves and began to create our own rumors about our future. Nothing like this had ever happened, so no one really knew what would happen to a bunch of trainees. My very first day of tech school was the day the towers fell. I later got a briefing from our first sergeant who looked quite disheveled when explaining the severity of the situation. We were all in quite a bit of shock as he explained, "things will never be the same. You will now be defending our freedom in a way that this country has never really experienced. We've just been attacked so prepare yourselves and soak up this training as best as you can."

This trip cleared my mind and helped me realign what's important. I'm always the patriot but I thought a lot about how the Air Force has changed me and where my life might be had I not joined. I thought about what my life would be like if I got out tomorrow and if I'd regret it. Nothing has changed for me on the fact that I'm completely confused about my future but I'm at least excited about it. It's been a while since I've felt that and I got to feel it with a great reminder of why you should be in the first place. You are never guaranteed tomorrow. Make today count.

Cpl. Cory A. Leister, a primary marksmanship instructor, shows Rct. Emmett J. Stewart Williams, Platoon 1025, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, a correct firing position Feb. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of marksmanship before firing the following week. Leister, 23, is from Waymart, Pa. Stewart Williams, 28, from San Jose, Costa Rica, is scheduled to graduate April 10, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

New Echo Co. cadets learn modern Army combatives as part of their Cadet Basic Training at Camp Buckner, New York, July 29, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

New Echo Co. cadets learn modern Army combatives as part of their Cadet Basic Training at Camp Buckner, New York, July 29, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

New Echo Co. cadets learn modern Army combatives as part of their Cadet Basic Training at Camp Buckner, New York, July 29, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, jumps over an obstacle Aug. 17, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is used to condition recruits mentally and physically and was designed to improve balance, coordination and physical strength. Lima Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 13, 2017. 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 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)

New Delta Co. cadets conduct live-fire rifle training as a buddy-team during their Cadet Basic Training at Camp Buckner, New York, August 5, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Sgt. Chris Reno shouts the command for recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, to begin a pugil stick match Dec. 15, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, which represent rifles with fixed bayonets, to simulate a close encounter with an enemy. Reno, 32, is from Florence, Ala. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate Feb. 27, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

Rct. Matthew A. Jones, Platoon 1024 Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 8, 2016. Jones, 19, from Kennesaw, Ga., is scheduled to graduate April 15, 2016. 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 50 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Recruits do pullups during an initial strength test April 7, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. After passing the initial strength test, these recruits will be assigned to Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Delta Company is scheduled to graduate June 30, 2017. Approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 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. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

New Alpha Co. cadets learn how to properly handle live grenades as part of their Cadet Basic Training at Camp Buckner, New York, August 1, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Gabriel Soto II, Platoon 3032, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, yells commands during an initial drill evaluation March 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces discipline and precision and fosters unit cohesion. Soto, 30, is from Coral Springs, Fla. India Company is scheduled to graduate April 29, 2016. 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 12 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. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Recruits of Platoon 2016, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march during a final drill evaluation March 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual, graded each platoon and its drill instructor on their ability to perform close-order drill movements. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate March 13, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)

Rct. Katelynn R. Moore, Platoon 4007, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, applies face paint during the Crucible, Feb. 18, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Moore, 19, from Blue Springs, Mo., is scheduled to graduate Feb. 26, 2016. 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 50 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Rct. Daniel J. Wilson practices a rear choke on Rct. Hyunkoo Kang, both with Platoon 3014, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts training Nov. 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. These techniques, part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, are designed to combine hand-to-hand combat techniques from various martial arts and fuse them with character development, helping transform recruits into physically strong, morally sound Marines. Wilson, 20, from Springfield, Ga., and Kang, 19, from Bayside, N.Y., are scheduled to graduate Jan. 29, 2016. 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, clear their masks while in the gas chamber March 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and a burning sensation on the skin when exposed to the gas in the chamber. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate May 1, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

When my grandfather was in basic training, several years before Vietnam, in order to reach the mess hall the recruits had to cross monkey bars, while an officer would look on. The pit below the monkey bars was muddy in the best of times, but right after it rained, if you fell, you would sink into the mud to your waist. This vignette shows several recruits crossing the monkey bars.

Basic cadet Steven Sauger rinses off after going through the assault course during the Jacks Valley portion of the Class of 2016 basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. July 17, 2012.

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Rct. Joseph V. Capo, Platoon 1024, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoots during marksmanship training March 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Capo, 20, from Gainesville, Fla., is scheduled to graduate April 28, 2017. 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 12 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. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)

Coronado, Calif. (July 27, 2006) - Two Navy Seals trainees (Sea, Air, Land) make their way through the Basic Underwater Demolitions School obstacle course. The Naval Special Warfare Center hosted 24 high school coaches from across the United States to showcase the Navy’s Special Warfare and Operations communities in an effort to encourage high school coaches to assist in recruiting dedicated and disciplined individuals to join special programs. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shannon Cassidy (RELEASED)

Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, performs a drill movement during a final drill evaluation Aug. 5, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill teaches discipline and reinforces teamwork in recruits. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 14, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

A recruit of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, does pushups during an incentive training session Jan. 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors use incentive training to help instill discipline and motivation in recruits and is used to correct minor disciplinary infractions. Incentive training can consist of combinations of 13 different exercises given in high-intensity, short-duration intervals. Oscar Company is scheduled to graduate April 15, 2016. 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 50 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run three miles during a physical fitness test Oct. 24, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Both male and female recruits must run three miles within allotted times in order to pass the PFT. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Nov. 4, 2016. Approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 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. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, shoot at targets during marksmanship training Feb. 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fire more than 200 rounds each over five days. At the end of the week, they attempt to qualify from distances of 200, 300 and 500 yards. Papa Company is scheduled to graduate March 13, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Rct. Jacob A. Patterson, Platoon 2001, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to a command during an incentive training session Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Incentive training is used to correct minor disciplinary infractions and consists of physical exercises administered in a tightly controlled manner. Patterson, 18, from Dallas, is scheduled to graduate Jan. 22, 2016. 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Rct. Monica Benevides, Platoon 4021, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, struggles to pull her weapon out of concertina wire during the Crucible on June 28, 2013, at the combat training area on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits like Benevides, an 18-year-old native of Laredo, Texas, overcame many different obstacles during the 54-hour culminating event to test their endurance. Drill instructors evaluated recruits on her mental, moral and physical development in order to validate her transformation into a United States Marine. November Company is scheduled to graduate July 3, 2013. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Title: 'Cap' Reiter

Alternative Title: [Private 'Cap' Reiter Standing at Attention]

Creator: Unknown

Date: ca. 1917-1918

Part of: George W. Cook Dallas/Texas Image Collection

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Army Reserve recruits of Somme Platoon, Basic Company, Army Training Unit (West Midlands) undergo physical development training during weekend 2 of their six-weekend Trained Soldier (Alpha) Course.

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Sgt. Nicholas A. McCauley, a primary marksmanship instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, corrects the firing position of Rct. Jerrious M. Dee, Platoon 2080, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Sept. 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. McCauley, 26, is from Ashburn, Va. Dee, 18, from Tallahassee, Fla., is scheduled to graduate Nov. 4, 2016. 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 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photos by Pfc. Maximiliano Bavastro)

Rct. Korey A. Butler, Platoon 1000, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, is inspected by a tailor Jan. 9, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Butler, 21, from Knoxville, Tenn., is scheduled to graduate Jan. 27, 2017. 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 12 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. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Rct. Teaannie D. Woods, Platoon 4040, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, breaks the seal on her gas mask Sept. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Woods, 18, from Raleigh, N.C., is scheduled to graduate Nov. 18, 2016. 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 12 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. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Sgt. Keisha E. Curry, a senior drill instructor with Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, welcomes the newest recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Sept. 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. If successful in training, these recruits will be transformed into basic Marines, representing the epitome of personal character, selflessness and military virtue. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Dec. 16, 2016. 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 12 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. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

CORONADO, Calif. (July 27, 2006)- A Navy Seal (Sea, Air, Land) in training makes his way through the Basic Underwater Demolitions School obstacle course. Naval Special Warfare Center hosted 24 high school coaches from across the United States to give a tour of the Navyís special programs. The tour is designed to showcase the Navyís Special Warfare and Operations communities in an effort to encourage high school coaches to assist in recruiting dedicated and disciplined individuals to join special programs. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Airman Apprentice Shannon Cassidy. (RELEASED BY FLEET PUBLIC AFFAIRS CENTER, PACIFIC)

Title: The Cut-Up of the 4th Platoon.

Alternative Title: [Private Herbert Ogg Standing at Attention]

Creator: Unknown

Date: ca. 1917-1918

Part of: George W. Cook Dallas/Texas Image Collection

Place: Leon Springs, Bexar County, Texas

Physical Description: 1 photographic print: gelatin silver, part of 1 album (98 pages); 12 x 7 cm on 25 x 33 cm

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Rct. Sara A Petersen, Platoon 4009, Oscar Company 4th Recruit Training Battalion, performs an eye-gauge during martial arts qualification Jan. 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. All recruits must earn a tan belt, the first level of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, in order to graduate. Petersen, 19, from South St. Paul, Minn., is scheduled to graduate March 11, 2016. 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 50 percent of male and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, adjust their gas masks before entering the gas chamber Oct. 29, 2013, during chemical and biological warfare defense training on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learned how to properly use the masks before being exposed to tear gas, a nonlethal agent that causes watery eyes, respiratory irritation and a burning sensation of the skin to become confident and comfortable with using the masks in a chemically or biologically contaminated environment. Papa Company is scheduled to graduate Dec. 20, 2013. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Rct. Michael Guy, Platoon 3014, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders during an incentive training session Jan. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Discipline, defined as the instant and willing obedience to all orders, respect for authority and self-reliance, is a key trait drill instructors must instill in recruits. Guy, 20, from Lake Charles, La., is scheduled to graduate Feb. 14, 2014. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

U.S. Air Force Basic Cadet Trainee Adam Marcinkowski exits a water obstacle on the assault course during the Class of 2016 Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Jacks Valley in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 19, 2012. (DoD photo by Michael Kaplan, U.S. Air Force/Released)

Rct. Austin T. Heath, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for his first official photo Jan. 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This photo is normally identified as a Marine’s official Marine Corps photo and has been taken in training since the 1950’s. Heath, 18, from Richmond, Va., is scheduled to graduate March 4, 2016. 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Rct. Daniel A. Bober, Platoon 3086, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, crawls over a log on an obstacle course Aug. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Bober, 28, from Charleston, S.C., is scheduled to graduate Oct. 21, 2016. 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Rct. Isabella Hill, a 20-year-old native of Jacksonville, Fla., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Hill is training with Platoon 4024, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and is scheduled to graduate Aug. 2, 2013. "I volunteered at a center in Jacksonville, it was a refugee place ... there was this one woman there that the Marines had really helped out. She talked about how nice they were and how they played soccer with her children, how much she respected them and how much she respected our country for what they did for her. I knew I wanted to join the military, and I had been really considering the Marines. I wanted to represent a better image. I've met people in my college who had a bad opinion of this country even though they lived here ⦠and I just wanted to try and show how great this country is ⦠all the freedoms it has to offer, and so many people that are willing to fight to keep those freedoms," said Hill. Approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent for females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, crawl through a combat training course Aug. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits work in teams to maneuver over and under various obstacles. India Company is scheduled to graduate Sept. 2, 2016. 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 12 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. (Photo by Pfc. Maximiliano Bavastro)