The investigation will look at who is responsible for the social media post, said a spokesman for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Cpl. Andrew Hundley never expected fame, but after becoming a Marine Corps sensation overnight, he wields it with humility and gratitude.

Marine Corps initiatives have already yielded historic retention results, with the Corps hitting 114% of its annual retention goal in Fiscal Year 2024.

The Department of Homeland Security shared on social media that Barranco assaulted a federal agent with a weed whacker, which prompted federal agents to respond aggressively.