Soldiers exposed to new combat realities with expanded training Drill sergeants now serve as squad leaders in field training.By Todd South6 days ago
Recruits need real rifles at boot camp, top enlisted airman saysRecruits carrying weapons during boot camp "is another reminder that you’re in the profession of arms,” the chief master sergeant of the Air Force said.By Stephen Losey5 weeks ago
Navy recruiting rebounds, but falls short of boot camp goalDespite meeting its recruiting goal of 40,600 sailors, the Navy will fall 5,000 short of its boot camp target due to last-minute enlistments.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 weeks ago
Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot campService leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood to add 4 basic training companiesThe four new companies will train 3,840 soldiers for the service annually.By Todd South2 months ago
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot campA former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.By Irene Loewenson6 months ago