Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Felix was found guilty of dozens of criminal counts. U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Joseph A. Felix and his wife exit a courtroom after testimony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 31, 2017.
Marine recruits’ first experiences at boot camp typically involve getting yelled at. A lot. Although they may not appreciate it at the time, there is a proper technique to yelling and screaming at ...
Marine Corps drill instructors represent one of the most legendary roles in the military. From the 1987 war movie "Full Metal Jacket" to their essential job of making new Marines at boot camp in ...
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 16, 2022. (Lance Cpl. Jacob ...
The yelling, the sweat, the thousand-yard stares — these movies either nailed the chaos or missed it. Every service member has a story about navigating boot camp — the sand, the blisters, the broken ...
Last year, without fanfare or a formal announcement, the Marine Corps took a step a key leader had formerly said was not feasible due to manpower constraints, assembling teams of both male and female ...
Recruits execute drill movements during final drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Sept. 12, 2022. (Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams/Marine Corps) When Lt. Gen. Kevin ...
Brig. Gen. Walker Field, the commanding general at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina is considering whether to refer charges against a drill instructor for the death last year ...
(Tribune News Service) — The death of Marine recruit Dalton Beals — who succumbed to the heat in June 2021 during training at U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina — likely ...
Staff Sgt. Savannah Pizano, a senior drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a battalion commander inspection at MCRD San Diego, Oct. 23, 2024. (Cpl. Sarah ...