Soldiers marching in uniform, drill sergeants yelling, muddy obstacle courses – these are often the images the words “basic ...

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

Sustainment Soldiers must receive comprehensive training in basic combat skills to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. Historically, support units have been vulnerable when forced to engage ...

In this video, we take an in-depth look inside U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) — the intense program that transforms recruits into soldiers. You’ll see the physical drills, mental challenges, ...

The Army wants food vendors and tech companies to pitch ideas to upgrade dining halls that serve trainees at boot camp and other schools.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina takes pride in its deep military roots — and here in Columbia stands the nation’s largest Army basic training installation: Fort Jackson. Since 1917, Fort Jackson ...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center combat training held each fall in Hawaii is a premier event for the 25th Infantry Division. Last year, U.S. Army Pacific touted ...

FORT BENNING, Ga. — It came as a surprise for Army Pfc. Jesse Knight to find his hard-nosed drill sergeants behind serving stations Wednesday afternoon at Fort Benning’s Kouma dining facility, piling ...

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare to operate a First Person View (FPV) drone at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, May 2025. (Sgt. Jose Lora/Army) AUSTIN, Texas — ...