4-foot-7-inch Marine says peers in boot camp ‘kind of looked up to’ himIs Pfc. Nathaniel Laprade the shortest service member of all time? It’s hard to say for sure.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Drill instructor acquitted of homicide in 2021 death of Marine recruitStaff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley had been charged with negligent homicide and other alleged offenses in connection with the 2021 death of Pfc. Dalton Beals.By Irene Loewenson8 weeks ago
Top officer, enlisted leader at Marine boot camp regiment firedCol. Bradley Ward and Sgt. Maj. Fabian Casillas were fired on July 5 in Parris Island, South Carolina.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
Marine recruit dies in South Carolina ‘non-training incident’Pvt. Marshall Hartman, 18, died Monday.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo3 months ago
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalionUntil 2019, the 4th Recruit Training Battalion was the sole training unit for female Marine recruits.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Marine drill instructor’s homicide trial delayed due to new evidenceThe delay comes in part because of the news that one medical examiner had determined the Marine recruit died of heart issues rather than overheating.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
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