Important 2026 Update: Effective January 1, 2026, Marines in combat arms specialties must meet sex-neutral PFT minimums (using male, age-normed standards) with a score of at least 210 points (70% of max). This applies regardless of gender for those roles. … Click Here To Read the rest
Author: Levi D.
Levi served in the Marine Corps as a heavy equipment operator from 2007-2011. He deployed to Iraq in 2008 where he convoyed heavily around the Anbar province with a myriad of units. Following the Iraq deployment, Levi was assigned to various detachments who travelled and worked around Southeast Asia. He is now a freelance writer and outdoor enthusiast who spends much of his year traveling between campsites around the country.
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Marine Combat Fitness Test (CFT)
Marines receive training to ensure they are elite soldiers capable of fighting enemies by land, sea, and air. To ensure Marines are combat-ready at all times, it is necessary to complete a Marine CFT (Combat Fitness Test) on a regular … Click Here To Read the rest
How to Prepare for the USMC Swim Qual
All Marine recruits face water survival training to prepare for the USMC swim qual.
This training is in place to reduce fear and to raise your confidence that you can survive in the water in a crisis.
The Marines spend … Click Here To Read the rest
Dating a Marine: 10 Pros and Cons
If you are considering starting a relationship with a Marine, there are some pros and cons to consider before that first date.
There are unique obstacles to dating a Marine that require you to be flexible and understanding, even if … Click Here To Read the rest
Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation Gift Ideas
Shopping for a Marine graduation gift can be difficult for some, so we here at OMK did the research to help you find the ‘perfect’ gift.
It goes without saying that graduation from Marine Corps basic training or, “boot camp”, … Click Here To Read the rest