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

New guidance, effective Oct. 1, 2026, will require U.S. Marines to meet tougher swimming qualification standards. “The changes are designed to be progressive, requiring an increase in both swimming ...

New U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completed the 13-week training course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Family and friends reunited with their Marines ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Sage Blanks, a Hillsborough High School graduate, was honored by the Township Committee for graduating from the Marine Corps Basic Training. "It takes a lot of courage to serve your ...

We got an inside look at the United States Marine Corps' intense 13-week basic training program. Chief video correspondent Graham Flanagan spent five days at the Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot in ...