Marine Corps Rct. Kaylynn K. Kalama with Platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to enter the land navigation course Dec. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, Recruits, like Kalama, 18, from Hamilton, Ohio, learn how to traverse unfamiliar territory using a map and compass during Basic Warrior Training. Oscar Company graduated Jan. 5, 2018. 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 ri

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Marine Corps Rct. Kaylynn K. Kalama with Platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to enter the land navigation course Dec. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, Recruits, like Kalama, 18, from Hamilton, Ohio, learn how to traverse unfamiliar territory using a map and compass during Basic Warrior Training. Oscar Company graduated Jan. 5, 2018. 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. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)

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