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11 secrets Marine drill instructors hide at boot camp
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The Marine Corps is not struggling with recruiting and this may be due to its unique nature
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A Marine Recruiter's 'Grooming' of a Teenage Recruit Led to an Investigation. The Family Says He's Still Terrorizing Them.
What 24 Hours Is Really Like at Marine Corps' Parris Island Boot Camp
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ACMC Smith: USMC Weighing Changes How it Recruits Marines in the Future - USNI News
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sean G. McCool, Platoon 2044, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention while listening to a brief during the Crucible June 2, 2017, on Parris Island
Purpose & Belonging
Marines United States Marine Corps
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New Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct various stretches during a force fitness training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 25. The Marines conducted a light
Charlie Company Motivational Run
Preparing for the Operating Forces
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Photos: First women survive the 54-hour 'crucible' to become U.S. Marines
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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Antonio Hogue, with Platoon 1069, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Hogue, a native of Sterling Heights, Mich.
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Marine Corps Commandant: Too many Marines are leaving after 4 years
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Workout of the Week: Take Your Pyramid to the Next Level