Haircuts are a rite of passage during military basic training. Almost immediately after arrival, your hair will be cut so short that it almost feels like you were shaved bald (guys only). After the ...

You probably won't be court-martialed in basic training. It's also unlikely that you'll be punished under the provisions of Article 15 while in basic training (unless you commit a serious crime, such ...

From Green Berets to the S-1 clerk and everyone in between, every soldier has something in common with each other: they’ve all started their military careers at the U.S. Army’s Basic Combat Training.

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- (Sept. 13, 2012) The Basic Combat Training Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion 48th Infantry Regiment are in White Phase -- often referred to as the rifleman phase, ...

FORT POLK, La. — The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us teleworking. If you’re like me, it also affords the opportunity to reminisce. Often, I’ll have thoughts run through the recesses of my mind as I ...

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training is any airman’s first step into the massive world of the Air Force. From security forces to combat controllers, logisticians to mechanics, all airmen start their ...

The Army is piloting a long list of changes to its basic training that will roll out in coming months, involving marksmanship, fitness, discipline and more. (Spc. Madelyn Hancock/Army) Big changes are ...

It is unclear whether or not new recruits can bring personal skin care items to boot camp or basic training (Composite via Canva). With highly-involved skincare routines circulating throughout social ...

As the Army appears to be turning the corner in its years-long recruiting challenges, two new boot camp sites will start creating even more soldiers this fall. Basic combat training at Fort Sill, ...

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, ...