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MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Spring Hill, Florida, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as company honor graduate of Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, September 20, 2019.Pfc. Jenna Barbee earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 96 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“My favorite part of recruit training is everyone giving their very best at all times,” said Barbee.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Barbee will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - Private First Class Jenna L. Barbee completed Marine Corps recruit training as company honor graduate of Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, September 20, 2019. Barbee was recruited by Staff Sergeant Jose M. Escribano from Recruiting Substation Port Richey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin Ramsay)

A native of Port St. Luci, Florida, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3066, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Sept. 13, 2019.Pfc. Roel R. Malcolm earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 88 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“I liked how drill made the platoon seem as one. As the Senior Drill Instructor would say “One Heartbeat, One Blood, One Brotherhood” everything moving in unison with precision,” said Malcolm.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Malcolm will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - Private First Class Roel R. Malcolm completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3066, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Sept. 13, 2019. Malcolm was recruited by SSgt. Christopher Johnson from Recruiting Substation Margate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

A native of Saluda, South Carolina, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Sept. 13, 2019.Pfc. James F. Therrell earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 521 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“I’ve enjoyed the moments when the platoon has the opportunity to sit down and have core value discussions with our Senior Drill Instructor,” said Therrell.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Therrell will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - Private First Class James F. Therrell completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Sept. 13, 2019. Therrell was recruited by Sgt. Charles Ford from Recruiting Substation Lexington, SC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

Private First Class Mark T. MarquezBurke completed Marine Corps recruit training as platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1069, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, August 30, 2019. MarquezBurke was recruited by Staff Sergeant Joaquin Crisostomo from Recruiting Substation Albany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Mark T. MarquezBurke completed Marine Corps recruit training as platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1069, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, August 30, 2019. MarquezBurke was recruited by Staff Sergeant Joaquin Crisostomo from Recruiting Substation Albany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Christian J. Bustillo completed Marine Corps recruit training as platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1066, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, August 30, 2019. Bustillo was recruited by Staff Sergeant Andrew Pateras from Recruiting Substation West Palm Beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Christian J. Bustillo completed Marine Corps recruit training as platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1066, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, August 30, 2019. Bustillo was recruited by Staff Sergeant Andrew Pateras from Recruiting Substation West Palm Beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

A native of Moore, South Carolina, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Aug. 23, 2019.Pfc. Robert Herzberg earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 294 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“The best part of recruit training is having the opportunity to start over. Recruit training has helped me set clear, realistic goals, learned to respect different sorts of people, and the drive to accomplish everything I set my mind to,” said Herzberg.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Herzberg will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - Private First Class Robert Herzberg completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Herzberg was recruited by SSgt. William Simpson from Recruiting Substation Spartanburg. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

PARRIS ISLAND, SC -- A native of Plaquemine, Louisiana, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3058, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Aug. 23, 2019.Pfc. Skyler Dozier earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 50 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“I liked creating a bond with the other recruits and forming friendships,” said Dozier.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Dozier will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - Private First Class Skyler Dozier completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3058, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Dozier was recruited by Sgt. John F. Acapulco from Recruiting Substation Baton Rouge South. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

A native of Titusville, Florida, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3056, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Aug. 23, 2019.Pfc. Daion ColemanPetite earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 49 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“The best part about recruit training was bettering myself physically and the bond that you build with people from all over the world,” said ColemanPetite. - Private First Class Daion ColemanPetite completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3056, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. ColemanPetite was recruited by SSgt. Trevin Smith from Recruiting Substation Melbourne. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

Amanda Sanders, a teacher with Winding Springs Elementary, graduated Marine Corps Officer Candidate School Aug. 10, 2019 and commissioned as a second lieutenant the same day. Sanders, a Charlotte, North Carolina native, plans on serving in the Marine Corps Reserves so she may continue teaching and server her country. - The Sanders family pose for a picture after a commissioning ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2019. Amanda Sander is a school teacher at Winding Springs Elementary, Charlotte, North Carolina, and plans on joining the Marine Corps reserves so she may continue teaching while serving her country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge A. Rosales)

A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2058, Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Aug. 16, 2019.Pfc. JC Coker III earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 45 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“The best part of recruit training was the individual competition and the leadership experience of being the guide for a diverse group of people,” said Coker.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Coker will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - Private First Class JC Coker III completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2058, Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 16, 2019. Coker was recruited by SSgt. Adrian Anaya from Recruiting Substation New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

A native of Orlando, Florida, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2056, Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Aug. 16, 2019.Pfc. Joshua Johnson earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 50 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“The best part of Marine Corps basic training was adding to my family. No matter what, I know that there are Marines and future Marines that will come to understand one another through a common pain that was shared,” said Johnson.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Johnson will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - Private First Class Joshua Johnson completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2056, Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 16, 2019. Johnson was recruited by SSgt. Brian Comstra from Recruiting Substation Orlando. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

Private First Class Justin Sparks completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3048, Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 19, 2019. Sparks was recruited by SSgt. Jared R. Busse from Recruiting Substation Charleston. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay) - Private First Class Justin Sparks completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3048, Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 19, 2019. Sparks was recruited by SSgt. Jared R. Busse from Recruiting Substation Charleston. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

Private First Class Christian J. Raffield completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 12, 2019. Raffield was recruited by Sergeant Cameron T. Barry from Recruiting Substation Augusta. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Christian J. Raffield completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 12, 2019. Raffield was recruited by Sergeant Cameron T. Barry from Recruiting Substation Augusta. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Nathan A. Thomas completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 28, 2019. Thomas was recruited by Staff Sergeant Joane Gray from Recruiting Substation Fort Lauderdale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay) - Private First Class Nathan A. Thomas completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 28, 2019. Thomas was recruited by Staff Sergeant Joane Gray from Recruiting Substation Fort Lauderdale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

Private First Class Matthew H. Anderson completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1053, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 28, 2019. Anderson was recruited by Staff Sergeant Brian McDonald from Recruiting Substation Charlotte. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay) - Private First Class Matthew H. Anderson completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1053, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 28, 2019. Anderson was recruited by Staff Sergeant Brian McDonald from Recruiting Substation Charlotte. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

Private First Class Jeff R. Noel completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1052, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 28, 2019. Noel was recruited by Staff Sergeant Tyreek Ayler from Recruiting Substation Orlando. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay) - Private First Class Jeff R. Noel completed Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1052, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 28, 2019. Noel was recruited by Staff Sergeant Tyreek Ayler from Recruiting Substation Orlando. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erin R. Ramsay)

A native of Satsuma, Alabama, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3037, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, May 17, 2019.Kevin T. Barnett, earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other 49 recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“I enjoyed learning about true combat situations and learning how to work together as a team to accomplish the mission,” said Barnett.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Barnett will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - A native of Satsuma, Alabama, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3037, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, May 17, 2019. Kevin T. Barnett, earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming other 49 recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills. These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects. “I enjoyed learning about true combat situations and learning how to work together as a team to accomplish the mission,” said Barnett. After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Barnett will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3032, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, May 17, 2019.Abubakry B. Adejumo, earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 47 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills.These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects.“I liked drill because it motivated me. I like the way we moved around and it gave me a sense of pride,” said Adejumo.After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Adejumo will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. - A native of Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3032, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, May 17, 2019. Abubakry B. Adejumo, earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 47 other recruits during a series of training events designed to test recruits’ basic Marine Corps skills. These training events covered customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, physical fitness, military history, and a variety of other subjects. “I liked drill because it motivated me. I like the way we moved around and it gave me a sense of pride,” said Adejumo. After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Adejumo will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina.

Private First Class Jeremiah D. Carter completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1037, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Carter was recruited by Gunnery Sergeant Jeremy F. Owens from Recruiting station Buford. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Jeremiah D. Carter completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1037, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Carter was recruited by Gunnery Sergeant Jeremy F. Owens from Recruiting station Buford. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)