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Noah Wyle humorously compared the ER cast's lack of discipline to The Pitt's young, highly skilled cast during their rigorous medical training, highlighting the differences in their approach and professionalism, and discussed the upcoming second season of The Pitt.
Caltech has ended its partnership with Simplilearn following a lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of its cybersecurity boot camp, which led to refunds and new oversight measures, highlighting concerns over online program quality and university branding.
Caltech has settled a class-action lawsuit over a cybersecurity boot camp that falsely advertised its connection to the university, agreeing to improve transparency and end its partnership with Simplilearn, amid concerns about misleading marketing practices in higher education.
The Marine Corps is gradually integrating basic training at boot camp, but the process has been slow and at times reluctant. While men and women train together in some activities, such as combat and obstacle courses, they remain segregated in smaller platoons. Marine leaders argue that this separation is necessary to mold individuals into a cohesive team, while critics argue that it reinforces the stigma of women being treated differently. The Marine Corps recently deactivated the 4th Marine Recruit Training Battalion, which had been the women's unit since 1986. By 2024, training at both Marine Recruit Depots will be fully integrated.
The commanding officer and senior enlisted leader at the Marine Corps' East Coast recruit training regiment at Parris Island, South Carolina, have been fired "for loss of trust and confidence." The fired leaders, identified as Col. Bradley Ward and Sgt. Maj. Fabian Casillas, were relieved of their positions on July 5. The reasons for their dismissal have not been disclosed. Col. Christopher McArthur has been appointed as the new commander, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown as the new senior enlisted leader. The firings come amid a series of high-profile tragedies at the South Carolina Marine base, including the deaths of recruits during training events.
The Navy has launched a new program called the "Future Sailor Preparatory Course" that will allow recruits who don't meet physical fitness or weight standards at enlistment 90 days to get into an acceptable range before shipping off to boot camp. The program is similar to the "Future Soldier Prep Course" that was expanded by the Army earlier this year. Military leaders have blamed a tightening jobs market as the primary driver of the crisis, though some critics have pointed to the military's alleged turn to a more "woke" culture as contributing to the recruiting problems.