Latest "recruit depot" stories

Parris Island halts arrival of new recruits over COVID-19 concerns

Parris Island said in a news release that in the future incoming recruits will enter a 14-day “staging period” where they will undergo a medical screening and be provided classes before stepping on the yellow footprints — the beginning step to becoming a Marine.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Coronavirus or not, the mail is still going to f’n boots at Parris Island

Two Marines aboard the Parris Island recruit depot have tested positive for COVID-19.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Marine first sergeant sentenced to 2 years for $1.5 million razor blade theft scheme at Parris Island

The Marine first sergeant was sentenced for his role in stealing nearly $1.5 million in razors and other goods at a discount recruit store aboard the Parris Island, South Carolina, depot.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

He spent 956 days as a recruit battling stage 3 blood cancer. Now, he’s a Marine

In 2016, Caleb Eudy would stand on the yellow footprints at Parris Island only to be diagnosed with cancer a month later.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

New in 2019: You’ll see more of the new female Marine dress blue coat

November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, was the first to march in boot camp graduation sporting the new coat.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

First company graduates in new dress blue uniform for female Marines

The new female dress blue coat features a mandarin collar.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

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