6th Marine Corps District

Marine Corps Recruiting Command

MCRD Parris Island, S.C.

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Colonel William C. Gray, commanding officer of 6th Maring Corps District, speaks to attendees of the staff noncommissioned officer in charge course 2-20 at the Four Winds Family Readiness Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on Jan. 29, 2020. The course teaches new recruiting substation commanders everything they need to know about leading and managing Marine recruiters. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

6MCD hosted the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, between Jan. 28 2020 to Jan. 31, 2020. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station Baton Rouge and Fort Lauderdale to experience the Educators Workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps.

6MCD hosted the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, between Jan. 28 2020 to Jan. 31, 2020. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station Baton Rouge and Fort Lauderdale to experience the Educators Workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps.

6MCD hosted the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, between Feb. 4 2020 to Feb. 7, 2020. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station Atlanta and Montgomery to experience the Educators Workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps.

Craig Sproul, the district readiness coordinator and family readiness trainer, speaks to Marines and their families during the 6th Marine Corps District holiday dinner party at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec. 14, 2019. The dinner party included a “meet Santa” display, dessert competition, and piñatas. . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge A. Rosales)

Marines with 6th Marine Corps District spent the day learning the history of the exhibits on display at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack Rigsby)

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel William C. Gray, commanding officer of 6th Marine Corps District, cuts the Marine Corps' birthday cake during the 6th Marine Corps District’s 244th Marine Corps Ball at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Georgia, Nov. 15, 2019. The Marines, Sailors and their families celebrated the Marine Corps' Birthday to increase morale and foster camaraderie throughout the District. The District’s Headquarters supports the recruiting efforts within the Southeastern United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General James F. Glynn, commanding general of Eastern Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, speaks to attendees of the 6th Marine Corps District’s 244th Marine Corps Ball at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Georgia, Nov. 15, 2019. The Marines, Sailors and their families celebrated the Marine Corps' Birthday to increase morale and foster camaraderie throughout the District. The District’s Headquarters supports the recruiting efforts within the Southeastern United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Civilian staff of 6th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo in observance of Veteran's Day at the 6MCD Headquarters aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on Nov. 8, 2019. Each individual served in the military and contine to support the Marine Corps recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Rosales)

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo after the promotion ceremony of LCpl. Devon Hinterlong at the 6MCD Headquarters aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on Nov. 01, 2019. Hinterlong serves as an administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Col. William C. Gray, the 6th Marine Corps District commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. William Banks III, 6MCD sergeant major, present an award to Gunnery Sgt. Tony J. Hernandez and family during a Trunk-or-Treat competition at 6MCD, MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 28, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge A. Rosales)

Alberto G. Velazquez, a recruit with Platoon 3074, Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, sights in with the M16A4 Service Rifle during the crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on Sept. 26, 2019. Velazquez, a native of Lake Worth, Florida, has endured 11 weeks of Marine Corps recruit training preparing for the crucible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Sergeant Fay D. Stafford, a prior-service recruiter with Prior-Service Recruiting Substation Charlotte, recieves a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal as part of the 6th Marine Corps Distrct Offensive at the 6MCD Headquarters aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on Sept. 23, 2019. All prior-service recruiters that went above and beyond their mission were awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal by the 6th District Commanding Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Ponte Vedra, Florida, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1077, Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, September 20, 2019.
Pfc. Oliver earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 82 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.
“Being able to notice how much you can push past your limits and improve,” said Oliver.
After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Oliver will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina.

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Belton, South Carolina, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1074, Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, September 20, 2019.
Pfc. Clarke earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 83 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 parts of recruit training were the mental and physical challenges presented each day,” said Clarke.
After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Clarke will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina.

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Miami, Florida, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1073, Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, September 20, 2019.
Pfc. Juan Torazoinfante earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 82 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 rifle range and Basic Warrior Training,” said Torazoinfante.
After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Torazoinfante will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina.

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Hampton, Georgia, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1072, Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, September 20, 2019.

Pfc. Devon J. Thorpe earned this distinction over 13 weeks of training by outperforming 81 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 the tactical training that was taught,” said Thorpe.
After enjoying the 10 days of leave allotted to graduates of recruit training, Thorpe will continue to build foundational Marine Corps skills at the School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, North Carolina.

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.

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.

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.