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BYMiguel Ortiz

Oct 25, 2022


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…

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BYMiguel Ortiz

Oct 25, 2022

BYTim Kirkpatrick

Dec 15, 2022


The intense ‘Crucible’ training is what separates recruits from Marines

During boot camp, Marine recruits must endure and complete a 54-hour training event under intense mental and physical distress. This training event includes marching over 45-miles and negotiating several obstacles that require problem-sol…

Marine Corps photo

BYTim Kirkpatrick

Dec 15, 2022

BYTim Kirkpatrick

Jan 3, 2023


Watch these Marine recruits take on the infamous ‘Reaper’

In boot camp, Marine recruits must endure a 54-hour training event under intense mental and physical distress. During the exercise, recruits will hike over 45 miles while taking on several obstacles that require strong problem-solving and team…

Marine Corps photo

BYTim Kirkpatrick

Jan 3, 2023

BYMike Dowling

Jan 4, 2023


7 things ‘Hollywood’ Marines will always remember

There are only two recruit depots where U.S. Marines are made, and one of them has a reputation for being “Hollywood.” Due to their close proximity to Tinseltown, Marines who graduate from MCRD San Diego are usually called “Hollywood…

Marine Corps photo

BYMike Dowling

Jan 4, 2023

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