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Marine recruit who died at boot camp in 2023 had asthma, Corps finds
The death of Pfc. Noah Jamar Evans on April 18, 2023, during a physical fitness test prompted the Marine Corps to open an investigation.
Parris Island drill instructor charged in 2021 death of Marine recruit
The charges against Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley include one count of negligent homicide.
Drill instructor may be charged in 2021 Marine recruit death
An investigation also recommended legal or administrative action against two commanders.
Marines still oppose integrated boot camp platoons after $2M study
The Corps isn't following the recommended path, amid fears that total integration will cause it to lose its competitive edge for making the best warriors.
What new injury, performance data tells us about Marine boot camp
A vast trove of biometric data provides unprecedented insights into the physical experience of recruits in the 13 weeks at boot camp.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marine boot camp study calls for mixed-gender drill instructor teams
The model recommended would keep same-gender drill instructor teams with male and female platoons only for hygiene, sleeping and overnight duty.
Marine recruit collapses during training, dies
An 18-year-old Marine recruit died last month after collapsing during training at Southern California’s Camp Pendleton, military officials said.
Judge declined to halt ban on religious articles in Marine boot camp
The Marine Corps, unlike other services, does not allow religious articles of faith in recruit training, such as a Sikh beard or turban.
By Todd South
Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change
The South Carolina military base has molded recruits into Marines for more than a century.
Frontline Photos: March 20, 2022
A smoky silhouette, a mountain view, urban breach training and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Marines need nearly $5B for integrating boot camp, fighting climate change
It's a hefty price tag, but one the Corps says it needs to stay above water.
By Philip Athey