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Marine drill instructor accused of peeping on recruit in porta-potty

Female recruits claimed the drill instructor asked them if their “hot moms or sisters” were coming to graduation and made some recruits do his laundry.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion

Until 2019, the 4th Recruit Training Battalion was the sole training unit for female Marine recruits.

By Irene Loewenson

7 months ago

Will Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego have female drill instructors this winter?

“No female drill instructors have attended Drill Instructor School or trained recruits at Marine Corps Depot San Diego to date, though that is our goal for the future."

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

The new BMT: The Air Force has added another week to basic training

The BMT changes — which will also include a renewed focus on Air Force history and heroes, increased physical training sessions, and possibly a full weapons qualification program — are part of the Air Force’s effort to increase the readiness and lethality of the new airmen it produces.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Parris Island cancels evacuation to Georgia as Hurricane Irma moves west

Hurricane Irma now threatens southern Georgia.

By Jeff Schogol

6 years ago

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