Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.

CAMP GONSALVES, Okinawa — About 40 Marines took turns Wednesday descending a 45-foot cliff — a hasty rappelling obstacle — part of a weeklong course designed to teach them and other service members ...

Marine Corps Pvt. William J. Ammen, son of Patricia Ammen of Roanoke, Va. and Reid W. Ammen, of Roanoke, Va., earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine ...

Private completes Army basic training Pvt. Christopher Valentine has completed Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He will remain at Fort Leonard Wood for advanced individual training and ...

Fifty-three years ago this month I earned a title that to this day is one of my most cherished accomplishments, that of a United States Marine. The 10th of this month we celebrate the 250th birthday ...