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Military anti-hazing efforts need work, watchdog says
Hazing complaints submitted to Congress largely came from the U.S Marine Corps in recent fiscal years, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Icy Hot to genitals and ‘ritual’ beatings among hazing found in NCIS probe of Silent Drill Platoon
A report on the four-month NCIS investigation into the iconic unit sheds light on how systemic the hazing was.
By Philip Athey
Marine Raider arraigned on charges in death of Army Green Beret in Africa
Two service members have already been sentenced in Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar's death.
By Todd South
Military wants to add sexual misconduct allegations in soldier’s hazing death
The four servicemen planned to make “sexual contact” against Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar as he was hazed on video in his bedroom, a Navy prosecutor alleged.
‘Topical pain relief medication’ applied to testicles and other hazing allegations emerge at DC Marine barracks
In a separate incident, the same D.C. corporal allegedly held another Marine down on a bed while that Marine was assaulted with an “open hand, closed fist, and a rifle training stock" by another unnamed individual.
By Shawn Snow
Marine Raider to plead guilty this week in strangulation death of Army Green Beret
Two defendants still face charges in the Melgar's death.
By Todd South
At least 8 Marine Corps drill instructors punished over hazing claims
The Marine Corps has punished at least eight drill instructors amid allegations of hazing and abuse at a training center in Parris Island, South Carolina.
Lejeune’s 2nd Marine Division mandates ‘daily routine,’ citing poor discipline and long hair
The daily routine, which starts with morning reveille at 5:30 a.m. and ends with 4:45 p.m. liberty, also includes a breakdown of times for hygiene, fitness, chow and daily unit tasks.
By Shawn Snow
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Parris Island recruit’s death
Marine recruit at Parris Island jumped to his death after confrontation with drill instructor.
Dangerous ‘jackassery’: Inside the 1st Marine Division’s culture of barracks hazing
From 2016 to 2018, the 1st Marine Division has had nearly 101 investigations of hazing.
By Shawn Snow
Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon under investigation for hazing
Some Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon are facing a criminal investigation over allegations of hazing.
By Shawn Snow