Latest "the Crucible" stories

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.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 months ago

Frontline Photos: Sept. 12, 2021

Remembrance at the Pentagon, sailors over Sicily, Lightnings in Toronto and more in this weeks Frontline Photos.

17 months ago

For the first time, women become Marines at San Diego recruit depot

They will officially graduate from boot camp on May 6.

By Philip Athey

22 months ago

Marines may move the Crucible earlier in boot camp

If changed, Marines would have more time at boot camp following the Crucible.

By Jeff Schogol

5 years ago

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