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Monday, April 08, 2013 

Monday, March 25, 2013  Residents of Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island may be able to hear members of the Marine Corps as they conduct helicopter training.

Friday, March 15, 2013  One of the most famous ceremonial units in the Marine Corps is scheduled to perform for the public at the recruit depot on Parris Island.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Marines are expected to be in top physical shape, and in order to get to that level drill instructors take them through physical training drills.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  When people think of Marines, often the iconic image of a drill instructor comes to mind.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Romney Smith is getting a first hand look at the training Marine recruits go through along with educators, counselors, and coaches who mentor young students considering a military career.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Marine Corps is hosting its first-ever oath of citizenship ceremony at its historic recruit depot at Parris Island.

Monday, June 18, 2012  The first woman commander of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris island is being honored with an influential group of women who played college or high school athletics.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is starting a two-day tour of South Carolina to warn leaders that he thinks proposed cuts to military spending will be bad for national security.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Authorities say a nude Marine who took a fire truck in Port Royal and hit six vehicles and killed a pedestrian last month was already facing federal charges.

Friday, July 15, 2011  The Beaufort Water Festival is opening for its yearly run on the South Carolina coast with the traditional concerts, sporting competitions, shows and other events.

Friday, June 17, 2011  The Beaufort Gazette reports Brig. Gen. Lori Reynolds will become the first woman commanding general in the depot's 96-year history during a change of command ceremony on Friday.

Thursday, October 16, 2008  South Carolina authorities say a mixed martial arts contest set for this weekend on Parris Island would be illegal off federal property.