Navy Launches Safety Review After 2 Navy Recruits Die at Boot Camp Within 8 Weeks
An 18-year-old woman died during Navy boot camp this week, prompting a review of training and safety procedures.
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Cancer Survivor Finally a Marine After 956 Days as a Recruit
Earlier this year, Eudy was found fit for duty and he returned to Parris Island as a recruit to finish his training.
Marines Face Shortage of Rifle Optics for New Recruits at Boot Camp
The Marine Corps may run out of rifle combat optic sights for recruits to train with at Parris Island and other centers.
The Military Has Begun Issuing Sneakers to Recruits at Boot Camp
The DoD's Defense Logistics Agency has begun delivering athletic shoes made by three American manufacturers to the services.
Female Recruits to Train in Previously All-Male Battalion at Parris Island
A platoon of 50 women will start Marine boot camp Saturday in 3rd Recruit Training Battalion.
Navy Recruits Will Soon Have to Prove They Can Run Before Boot Camp
The service announced it is creating an initial fitness test for prospective sailors on their first day of boot camp.
No Plans to Open West Coast Boot Camp to Women, Top Marine Says
The Marine Corps is the only service that still keeps separate entry-level training units for men and women.
Former DI Found Guilty of Hazing Muslim Recruits, Assaulting Others
A former U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor was found guilty on Thursday evening of hazing Muslim recruits and assaulting oth...
New Boot Camp Phase Aims to Produce Better Marines, General Says
The Marine Corps plans to introduce a new phase to boot camp designed to better define newly minted Marines as leaders.
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