Sgt. Kristopher Funk with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, introduces new recruits to the Marine Corps on  Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 11, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

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“Sit up straight and look at me. Our mission is to train each one of you to become a United States Marine.
We will give every effort at training, even after some of you have given up on yourselves. My drill instructor staff will be with you every day, everywhere you go. I told you what my drill instructors and I will do. From you, we demand the following: you will give 100% of yourself at all times, obey all orders quickly, willingly, and without question. You must work hard to strengthen your body, your spirit, and your mind. Be proud of yourself and this uniform you now wear and above all else, you never quit or give up, For we offer you the challenge of recruit training and the opportunity to earn the title, United States Marine”