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Limited cell phone usage to be allowed for recruits in Navy boot camp
Allowing recruits to use their cellphones during basic training comes as the Navy eyes ways to lower attrition rates and increase interest in joining up.
By Diana Stancy
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Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee says
The report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.
By Todd South
Give us your undies back, Norway tells departing troops
The Norwegian military said Monday that it is struggling with dwindling supplies, in part due to the pandemic.
How to take care of your skin during basic training
For some new recruits, skin care is a concern.
By Abi Pepin
Having COVID doesn’t guarantee immunity, study of Marine recruits finds
Ten percent of Marine recruits who had COVID antibodies got COVID again during basic training.
By Karen Jowers
6 stories about cadets that tried to make everyone miserable
Sometimes, cadets get a little too big for their britches.
By Caitlin O'Brien
Best pics of the week: Feb. 28, 2021
Paratroopers train in Alaska, Marine recruits take part in Basic Warrior Training at Parris Island, a cadet shapes hot steel at the Air Force Academy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Study of Marine recruits finds fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases
A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms.
Marine recruits helping provide insight into COVID-19
Researchers are hoping to identify an "immunity passport" to determine when it's safe for troops to return to duty.
By Karen Jowers
The Army is planning a mass recruiting drive this summer
“We’re getting as many assets as we can across the Army, everybody is involved,” said Muth.
By Kyle Rempfer
Navy ‘cautiously optimistic’ it will reach recruiting goals this year, despite COVID-19 challenges
“I am cautiously optimistic, but this is conditions-based."
By Diana Stancy