Latest "Recruit" stories

Marine Corps drill instructor arraigned in recruit’s heat death

Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley did not enter a plea on Wednesday.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

6 weeks ago

Facing retention issues, the Corps needs to recruit highest number of Marines in a decade

The Corps needs to recruit 38,500 new Marines in fiscal year 2019.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Second former Marine recruit files lawsuit over E. Coli contamination at San Diego

Two lawsuits allege at least three recruits ultimately discharged due to undercooked, contaminated meat served at the West Coast boot camp.

4 years ago

‘Warrior caste’: Is a public disconnect hurting military recruiting efforts?

The military wants to educate the public on what service members really do.

By Charlsy Panzino

5 years ago

Transgender recruits can now enlist, as Pentagon and White House weigh overall policy

Transgender advocates call the Jan. 1 victory 'historic,' though a separate court case and study remain outstanding as the administration continues to challenge transgender military service.

By Tara Copp

5 years ago

Hundreds of Marine recruits sick at San Diego boot camp

Hundreds of Marine Corps recruits are sick after a bacterial outbreak at the Corps' West Coast boot camp.

5 years ago