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A Marine shouts to direct dozens of recruits marching in formation while carrying weapons.

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Marine Corps Sgt. Dayan Morin, a drill instructor assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, marches a platoon during the initial drill inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 5, 2026. The drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion.

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