Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last year, without fanfare or a formal announcement, the Marine Corps took a step a key leader had formerly said was not feasible ...

The Marine Corps quietly directed its recruit depots to integrate male and female drill instructor teams at the platoon level in late 2023, and now the service is full steam ahead with the effort, ...

Clarification: This article has been updated to include a clarifying statement from the Marine Corps regarding the use of mixed-gender drill instructor teams. The Marine Corps has hit its goal of ...

Outside the ring, a mix of male and female Marine hopefuls are helping each other put on protective headgear, preparing for their turn at combat. They are assigned to one of the mixed-gender recruit ...