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Top differences in basic training across the armed forces

Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.
Task & Purpose

Marine Corps rolls out plan to overhaul marksmanship training for the first time in a century

A major overhaul of how Marines learn to shoot and track their skills will begin to roll out across the service in the next few months, according to a Marine Corps-wide Marksmanship Campaign Plan ...
Stars and Stripes

Island-fighting doctrine makes Marine jungle training on Okinawa trendy

CAMP GONSALVES, Okinawa — About 40 Marines took turns Wednesday descending a 45-foot cliff — a hasty rappelling obstacle — part of a weeklong course designed to teach them and other service members ...
Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN

Grandson of late President Park Chung Hee completes Marine basic training

Park Se-hyeon, the eldest grandson of former President Park Chung Hee (1917-1979), completed basic training as a Marine on ...
The Roanoke Times

William Ammen graduates from Marine basic training

Marine Corps Pvt. William J. Ammen, son of Patricia Ammen of Roanoke, Va. and Reid W. Ammen, of Roanoke, Va., earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine ...