This recruit lost over 100 pounds to join the Marine Corps
In September 2022, a DoD study revealed that just 23% of Americans between the ages of 17 and 24 qualified for military service. The biggest disqualifying factor is weight, with…
6 tips from a Marine infantryman to prepare yourself for boot camp
It’s time to focus on the PFT, also known as the Physical Fitness Test. That’s lots of running and crunches. With pull-ups, you should go in with the ability to…
17 photos that show how high schoolers are turned into badass Marine infantrymen
Marine Corps infantrymen are certified badasses capable of destroying enemy positions and forces with high levels of violence.
But wait, Marines aren’t born out of forges in the ground like Uruk-hai. So how does the Marine Corps take sof…
8 types of recruits you’ll meet in Marine Corps boot camp
The Marine Corps is filled with individuals from all walks of life. Regardless of where you came from, every single person who bears the title of United States Marine started out at either the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California or t…
6 crazy things actually found in boot camp amnesty boxes
If you’ve never shipped out to boot camp, then you’ve probably never encountered the “last chance” moment all recruits experience before their training kicks off.
Within hours of arriving, the staff gives every newbie a chance to come…
5 terribly hilarious gifts to scuff up a basic trainee
One of the great mysteries of the civilian world is the need for people to send care packages to new troops going through Basic Training or Boot Camp.
It’s not only counter-productive (the idea of isolated training is to transition a civ…
Thinking about joining the Navy? Here’s what boot camp is like
It’s fun to make fun of the Navy. All those uniforms. Using bells to tell times. But the truth is that Navy boot camp is no joke. Here’s what a…
5 hilarious drill instructor episodes
Marine Drill Instructors are the most disciplined and intimidating individuals to ever wear a uniform. Their reputation is legendary and include attributes such as tireless energy, superior attention to detail…
5 phrases that cause nostalgic flashbacks in Marines
There are times when sights, sounds or smells can cause flashbacks. Sometimes, these are disturbing experiences for those who live with post-traumatic stress. There are, however, good flashbacks that bring…
The 7 universally important things to know before any boot camp
Everyone who enters the US military these days will go through basic training. Although each branch of the military (including the Coast Guard) has a markedly different experience in their initial training days, there are things a young would-be tro…