The U.S. Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course, better known as the Basic Recon Course, is where young Marines earn their place in the Marine Corps’ recon units. The course puts candidates through ...

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 ...

Preparing for U.S. Marine Corps boot camp requires a physical fitness level above and beyond that of other regular service branches. The longer running distance and pull-ups alone are the events most ...

They come from across America. Parris Island, S.C. Marine graduation. Early morning. A line of cars that seems to stretch for ...

In the commercial maritime and offshore industries, where worker safety and competency are crucial, effective training practices are an absolute must. While hands-on, in-the-field learning will always ...

Newark firefighters were unprepared for the fire few thought to be serious quickly spread out of control, the Coast Guard says. A Newark firefighter receives a salute as his body is removed from the ...