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 ...

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Aug. 13, 2010: Defense Secretary Robert Gates inspects recruits and presides over a basic training graduation ceremony of six Marine platoons. His two-day ...

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 ...