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 ...

Editor's note: Herald Sunday photographer Jackie Ricciardi and Business Editor Michael McCord were part of an all-expenses-paid workshop for New England educators and media members to get a glimpse of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pfc. Vallen Grayson lost more than 100 pounds over two years to meet the Marine Corps’ enlistment standards. (Sgt. Jose Cruz/U.S.

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 ...