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You now have to wear a mask virtually everywhere on military bases — including outdoors
New rules require masks even when you're social distancing outdoors.
By Karen Jowers
Latest "social distancing" stories
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The Citadel is staging poolees for observation due to COVID-19 before shipping to boot camp
“The ability to conduct staging of poolees in hard structure berthing with rooms for 2-4 personnel, as well as on-site laundry, infirmary, and mess facilities, led MCRD Parris Island to a temporary partnership with The Citadel."
By Shawn Snow
The Corps has halved the number of recruits shipping to boot camp and wants them to self-isolate for 14 days
“It’s imperative to preserve the training pipeline to make sure that we can get all of these recruits through without any illness.”
By Shawn Snow
Is the Corps just running and gunning with its haircut and annual training COVID-19 policy?
There’s a battle raging on social media among Marines and veterans full of snark, discontent and frustration over what many believe is a common sense solution to shutter barbershops, relax grooming standards and scale back training.
By Shawn Snow
This is what Marine boot camp looks like during a pandemic
But changes have been made, safety precautions implemented and Parris Island has even temporarily halted incoming recruits following an increase in COVID-19 cases among drill instructors and recruits.
By Shawn Snow
Recruits at boot camp getting some extra personal space over COVID-19 concerns
Spaced out bunks adds a little bit of extra room for maneuvering for heavy-eyed recruits scrambling early in the morning to get on line as the drill instructor readies recruits for morning chow and follow-on training.
By Shawn Snow