At boot camp, Marine Corps working to integrate training in the #MeToo era. There was a rumor at Parris Island that women didn’t hike as well as men. By ABC News. February 8, 2018, 6:30 PM.

The Marines are under a Congressional mandate to integrate boot camp in line with all other services, but they say they don't plan to go all the way despite having a plan to carry it out.

MCRD is hosting its 21st annual Boot Camp challenge that allows the public to participate in a three-mile obstacle course that is endured by USMC recruits.