Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.

Nearly five years ago, the Army moved away from the practice of several drill sergeants surrounding trainees and yelling at them to establish dominance at the start of basic training — a practice ...

Key Points and Summary – After years of recruiting shortfalls, the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course at Fort ...

Lockheed Martin says it will disclose which aircraft it proposes as replacement for the US Army's UH-72A Lakota trainer in ...

An update to Army basic training rules forbids drill instructors from creating "social media content" with new recruits, and changes the rules on PT-based "smoke" - a term frowned upon in the rules.

As 2025 draws to a close, the United States Army reaffirmed its commitment to Soldiers after another incredible year. Throughout the ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the "shark attack," the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The ...

The US Army is considering a new basic training system for its helicopter pilots to potentially replace its UH-72 Lakota aircraft. The first of 18 Airbus UH-72B Lakota helicopters (above) was ...

FORT SILL, Okla. — In an inspiring display of dedication, resilience and family commitment, a mother and daughter graduated side by side from U.S. Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in late May, ...

Army Pvt. Gabriel Perez died on April 24, 2025, during basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. A 22-year-old soldier who died last month during basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Someone has to feed the army and retired Command Sergeant Major Steve Ball of Knoxville did just that while attaining the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army. Before ...