Boot Camp

For most families, the first sign that boot camp has really started is a short, oddly formal phone call that comes late at night. Your son or daughter speaks quickly, reads a few lines, and hangs up before you can say much. It can be unsettling, but that call is a good sign. It means … Read more

Marine Corps recruit training is 13 weeks long, and it is widely considered the most demanding entry-level training in the U.S. military. The good news is that the weeks and months before shipping out are a real opportunity. Recruits who arrive in shape, mentally ready, and with the right expectations tend to handle the stress … Read more