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

The preparatory course at the heart of the recent surge in Army recruitment numbers will tighten its standards, although it was unclear if that meant it will produce fewer future soldiers. Potential ...

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.

U.S Army Soldiers, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers are learning to operate unmanned aircraft systems, commonly called a UAS or drone, so they can incorporate the critical battlefield technology into ...

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 ...