Post and Courier

Since 1949, SC's Parris Island was the only place women trained to be Marines. Until now.

BEAUFORT — Since 1949, South Carolina's Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island has been the only place in the country where women would earn the title held by the few and the proud. But, in a ...
Yahoo

Marines say farewell to women-only battalion at Parris Island. How integrated is the base?

Lisa Taylor suffered through boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island 35 years ago. She did so in the Fourth Recruit Training Battalion, which for decades only trained women. On Thursday, ...
Post and Courier

SC's military and political leaders blindsided by report that Parris Island could shut down

A report speculating the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island could shutter has caught South Carolina leaders off guard, and they're promising to do all they can to stop the historic training ...
Yahoo

Marine Corps Considers Abandoning Parris Island Amid Rising Extreme Weather Threats

The Marine Corps is considering moving some of its bases to other locations, including the iconic Parris Island Training Depot, in response to the growing effects of climate change, Navy officials ...