Navy recruiting rebounds, but falls short of boot camp goalDespite meeting its recruiting goal of 40,600 sailors, the Navy will fall 5,000 short of its boot camp target due to last-minute enlistments.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot campService leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
Marine Corps boot leave is backGood news for parents and lonely significant others, bad news for Jody.By Philip Athey3 years ago
No more quarantine for Marine recruits about to start boot campThe Corps had been considering keeping the quarantine long after the COVID-19 pandemic ended to help fight off “recruit crud.”By Philip Athey3 years ago
Corps identifies deceased Parris Island Marine recruitThe company Anthony Munoz was with had just started day one of recruit training.By Philip Athey3 years ago
Marine recruit dies Tuesday at Parris Island, South Carolina The Corps is currently notifying the recruit's next of kin.By Philip Athey3 years ago
Last soldier out of Afghanistan was this former Delta Force 2-starThe last U.S. service member to leave Kabul was Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
Doubled maximum leave accrual extended for Marines and sailors due to COVID-19 pandemic In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, maximum accrual has gone from 60 days to 120 days.By Philip Athey3 years ago
These 8 barracks roommates are some of the worst of all timeThese barracks roommate stories will leave you haunted.By Sarah Sicard3 years ago
More female Marine drill instructors needed as boot camp gender-integration continuesThe Marine Corps is about to be short on female drill instructors and is willing to pay up to $14,700 to fill its ranks.By Philip Athey3 years ago
How to take care of your skin during basic trainingFor some new recruits, skin care is a concern.By Abi Pepin3 years ago