What are some good memories during your time at MCRD Parris Island or MCRD San Diego whether a recruit or stationed there?

In 1976, as permanent personnel at MCRD, the CG was part owner of the Chargers. NFL teams would practice on MCRD (away from prying eyes). Got to watch a whole practice of the Jets with Joe Namath one time. (Later in 2003, Joe Namath's nephew [Marine SSgt] was on my security team)!

Also, Wilt Chamberlin was part owner of the San Diego professional volleyball team (Breakers, I believe) and they would practice against the MCRD (CamPen) intramural team on depot. Wilt would often practice with them and I got to attempt to return his slams.... the bruises have since healed... mostly.

Well there was so many good memories. I hated and loved every part of my experience at Parris Island. Even the little games I can look back and laugh. But if I had to single out a good memory, I'd probably say the rifle range. Never shot a weapon before, but the sound and smell of it was intoxicating and the feeling of hitting black consistently felt so amazing.

MCRD Parris Island, 3rd Bn, Plt 3002 "Killer Kilo" --- Too many to count! The most vivid that comes to mind would've been during the crucible when myself and a few others witnessed two of our DI's cracking a smile for the first time and chuckling about something we messed up. Even in that moment, it took nothing away from their legacy as paragons of discipline and military bearing in our eyes. We kept affirming ourselves whether 'it' even happened up until graduation; like a Big Foot or UFO sighting. I'll never forget that.

MCRD boot camp was an experience that will always have a good memory for me . It was a challenge for this 17 year old , but it was also fun . I loved to exercise so it came easy for the physical part . I got a kick out of the DI'S they just couldn't get my goat . And that really irritated them . But all in all it was an experience to remember .

MCRD PISC 3rd BN Plt 3013. Lots of "Love/Hate" memories, but would have to say just spending the holidays on the rock was interesting. I arrived on Parris Island Thanksgiving Day 1971. We were strapped in on the Rifle Range on Christmas Day and returned to our squad bay on New Years Day 1972. I remember the elation of Graduation day and hearing "PLATOON 3013 DISMISSED!" and knowing that I had earned the right to forever be a Marine. Also, the strange feeling of being able to leave PI and just spend a few days back home with the family without the DIs calling every shot!

hard to believe, but I was at MCRD 1993 Platoon 1070, my senior drill instructor gave me a DRILL INSTRUCTION shirt to go run and work out on base. I am probably the only one to that ever.. Has any one done this?