Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

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A woman pointing angrily at a Marine recruiter.

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Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales.

The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood of combat units.

Then the Corps made him a recruiter, leaving Partyka with no choice: When the Corps calls, Marines answer.

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

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The US Marine Corps' top enlisted leader, Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz, plays frisbee with Marines,
The US Marine Corps' top enlisted leader, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, plays frisbee with troops,

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Chinese Marines are becoming more like US Marines, while the USMC returns to its roots

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China's Marine Corps, shown here with the ZBD-05 amphibious fighting vehicle, is adapting to match the capabilities of the US Marine Corps.
China's Marine Corps, shown here with the ZBD-05 amphibious fighting vehicle, is adapting to match the capabilities of the US Marine Corps.

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Underwater photos captured reconnaissance Marines diving next to a US missile submarine out in the open ocean

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A group of US Marines swim in deep blue waters above a US Navy submarine.
US Marines from the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company assigned to Task Force 61/2 conducting dive operations with Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia while underway in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Brazil's C-390 Millennium is giving the US' C-130 Hercules cargo plane a run for its money

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Visitors watch a Brazilian Air Force Embraer C-390 Millennium take part in an air display.
Visitors watch a Brazilian Air Force Embraer C-390 Millennium take part in an air display.

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The Marines are testing its mobile drone-killing machine, equipped with Stinger missiles and machine gun turrets, for full deployment

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A Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mk1 during a system integration test
A Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mk1 during a system integration test in Yuma, Arizona.

US Navy photo by Neil Mabini

SOCOM is seeking a lightweight machine gun with heavy firepower and a longer range to bridge the gap between the M2 and M240

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A US Marine fires a Mk-19 40mm heavy machine gun during a live-fire exercise.
A US Marine fires a Mk-19 40mm heavy machine gun during a live-fire exercise.

US Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Henry Antenor

JD Vance, Trump's 2024 running mate, would likely be the first Marine veteran to serve as vice president if elected

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Former US President Donald Trump and US Sen. JD Vance shake hands during the Republican National Convention.
Former US President Donald Trump and US Sen. JD Vance shake hands during the Republican National Convention.

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Former Air Force engineer arrested on charges related to a C-130 crash that killed 15 Marines and one Navy sailor in 2017

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US Marines salute during a memorial ceremony with three flags behind them
US Marines honor the fallen passengers and crew of Yanky 72 during a memorial ceremony.

US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released

MQ-9 Reaper drone equipped with new EW pod that makes it a 'black hole' that can 'disappear off of enemy radar,' top Marine general says

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An MQ-9 Reaper drone with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awaits a mission over the U.S.-Mexico border on November 04, 2022 at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
An MQ-9 Reaper drone.

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