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 ...

Marine Corps officers with The Basic School participate in their graduation ceremony at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2023. (Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens/Marine Corps) ...

We got an inside look at how new United States Marine Corps officers are trained at The Basic School, a seven-month program that challenges newly commissioned second lieutenants physically, ...

An curved arrow pointing right. We got an inside look at how new United States Marine Corps officers are trained at The Basic School, a seven-month program that challenges newly commissioned second ...

The Basic School (TBS) is where every newly commissioned Marine Corps officer learns the skills and leadership principles required to lead Marines. Spanning six months, the course combines classroom ...

Pvt. Brian Gilbert poses at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina on Aug. 15, 2024. (Provided/U.S. Marine Corps, Lance Cpl. Zachary Candiani) COLUMBIA — After Brian Gilbert graduated from Marine Corps basic ...

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 ...

A Marine Corps pilot program will offer civilians the chance to enlist at ranks up to gunnery sergeant if they have skills in cyber operations or signals intelligence, according to guidance issued by ...