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

The Army’s Recruiting Command formally absorbed the service’s initial training for soldiers and officers, giving leaders a closer look at the path an enlistee takes before arriving at their first duty ...

Pete Hegseth may reinstate the aggressive "shark attack" practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits, which was largely ended in 2020.

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and a 30% increase in soldiers training there. The Army has ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack.” The practice, ...

Soldiers attending Basic Combat Training conduct physical fitness training at Fort Jackson, S.C., Sept. 10, 2016. (Staff Sgt. J. Byers/U.S. Army Reserve) A new study of British infantry recruits ...

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, ...

The U.S. Army's notoriously difficult Ranger School has added a new tool during its training course. Ranger Class 06-26 ...