The Marines will now have five water survival qualification levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient, and Advanced.

Sgt. Major Devon Lee stood in the early morning gloom at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, his arms crossed, a smile on his face. “They’re about to get the shock and awe right now,” he said ...

“The changes are designed to be progressive, requiring an increase in both swimming proficiency and the ability to tread ...

Private First Class Kyle N. Diakun, 20, son of Michael and Joan Diakun, Mountain Top, graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina.

All Marine basic training graduates get 10 days of leave immediately after basic training graduation. Enjoy your 10 days off because after your R&R, you have to report to one of the Marine Corps ...

Two Tewksbury Marine Corps privates recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and ...