While Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and San Diego operate under the same training curriculum, the same Crucible, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pfc. Vallen Grayson lost more than 100 pounds over two years to meet the Marine Corps’ enlistment standards. (Sgt. Jose Cruz/U.S.

Basic training, which often involves getting yelled at and having your head shaved, is typically not a fun experience for military recruits. But now getting there is less of a hassle. The Defense ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Wm.. Steele Naisbitt, from West Yellowstone, graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Training ...

Virtual technologies like VR headsets, immersive trainers and online learning platforms are teaching Marines more efficiently, saving both time in training days and money in reduced travel, according ...

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - The first female Marine Corps general in charge of its tough-as-nails basic training site on Parris Island says she's confident women in the Corps will be able to handle combat.