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Top differences in basic training across the armed forces

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

Island-fighting doctrine makes Marine jungle training on Okinawa trendy

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 ...
Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN

Grandson of late President Park Chung Hee completes Marine basic training

Park Se-hyeon, the eldest grandson of former President Park Chung Hee (1917-1979), completed basic training as a Marine on ...
La Crosse Tribune

Mabb completes basic; chose Marines for the challenge

Readstown’s Brendon Mabb had listened to his cousin tell him stories of how difficult U.S. Marine basic training had been. “I had it built up in my head,” Pvt. Mabb said, Monday, in Vernon County on ...
The Roanoke Times

William Ammen graduates from Marine basic training

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 ...