What Mail at OCS Means to Your Candidate Mail at OCS is often the highlight of the day. Many candidates enjoy receiving sports scores, newsletters, newspaper clippings, etc.: anything they would have normally kept up with at home. Family and friends are encouraged to share fun stories, summer adventures, or jokes as this keeps candidates […]
Straight Talk from a Successful Female Marine Officer
Marine CorpsAs a female Marine candidate, in particular, you better be able to hike. Be physically fit and don’t let your head get in the way.
Proposing at Your Basic Training Graduation: Mistake or the Perfect Time?
LifestyleIt’s flashy, it’s exciting, it’s the combination of two of the most momentous days of your life. But is it also a decision you will regret? Ryan and Jenny Ryan and Jenny first met in biology class in their suburban Georgia high school. Their personal chemistry was evident nearly immediately. Jenny started coming to Ryan’s […]
The Pre-Armstrong Workout for pull-up beginners
LifestyleIf doing full dead-hang pullups, or as a whole, the official Armstrong Pullup Program is too difficult for you, we recommend trying the following workout until your max set is 7-10 controlled, full dead-hang pullups. Best of luck! The Pre-Armstrong Pullup Program Workout When required, simply pick any bicep curl type exercises (barbell, dumbbell, alternating, […]
Officer Candidates School (OCS) Training and Preparation
FitnessNeed some ideas for maxing out your next PFT? Here is some insight about the test, and some workout routines to follow.
