6th Marine Corps District

Marine Corps Recruiting Command

MCRD Parris Island, S.C.

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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)

SGT MAJ WILLIAM J BANKS

Sgt. Maj. Banks

Sgt. Maj. Cortez L. Brown, left, and Sgt. Maj. William J. Banks III, right, participate in a 6th Marine Corps District Relief and Appointment ceremony at the All Weather Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on 31 May, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Brown was relieved of the duties as the 6th District Sergeant Major by Sgt. Maj. Banks III. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

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.

Private First Class Dominic J. Montalto completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1032, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Montalto was recruited by Staff Sergeant Blake J. Walker from Recruiting Substation Savannah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Blake W. Davenport completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1034, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Davenport was recruited by Sergeant Shawn O. McCrickard from Recruiting Substation Lake Charles. (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)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Tampa present a check for the Marine Corps Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Ricky Cooper, a native of Tampa, Florida, at Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, April 24, 2019.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Tampa present a check for the Marine Corps Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Ricky Cooper, a native of Tampa, Florida, at Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, April 24, 2019.

Private First Class Juan D. Betances completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Platoon 3030, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Betances was recruited by Staff Sergeant Donald A. Rich Jr. from Recruiting station Tampa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class John D. Efird completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3024, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Efird was recruited by Staff Sergeant Martin J. Corona from Recruiting Substation Macon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class James C. Williams completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3025, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Williams was recruited by Staff Sergeant Micah G. Turner from Recruiting Substation Lafayette. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Pfc. Kerrin B. Allen graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 4012, Company P, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
Allen, a native of Orlando, Florida, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 4012.
Allen, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Orlando, by Sgt. Liam M. Wohlberg

Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Dillon I. Knighton graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2029, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
Knighton, a native of Columbus, North Carolina, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2029.
Knighton, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Spartanburg, by Staff Sgt. William Simpson.

Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Brian K. Dixon graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2030, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
Dixon, a native of Saraland, Alabama, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2030.
Dixon, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Mobile, by Staff Sgt. Adam E. Gillette.

Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Roberto E. Ceballos graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2025, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
Ceballos, a native of Miami, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2025.
Ceballos, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Hialeah, by Staff Sgt. Nelson Carcamo.

Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Andre A. Henry graduated from Marine recruit training today as the company honor graduate of Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
Henry, a native of Lehigh Acres, Florida, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2026.
Henry, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Fort Myers, by Staff Sgt. Carlos Villeda.

Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Andrew D. White graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2024, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
White, a native of Jonesboro, Georgia, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2024.
White, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Jonesboro, by Staff Sgt. Drew N. Harmon.

Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil