FORT BENNING, Ga., (June 15, 2016) -- New Soldiers aiming to become Infantrymen in the U.S. Army tested their diligence and coordination June 7 on the confidence course at Sand Hill. "The confidence ...
It’s getting harder and harder to find people to enlist in the Army. With the service expected to miss its projected end strength for this fiscal year by about 10,000 people, the Army isn’t in a ...
They want YOU in the Army — even if you’ve spent too much time in the “mess hall.” A new program launched by the military branch coddles overweight, out-of-shape and intellectually challenged recruits ...
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Soldiers in training are once again conquering the Slide for Life, after being closed for nearly a decade. Combat Training Company Executive Officer 1st Lt. Kamryn Brinson ...
Marines are known as amphibious warriors based on their ability to assault fortified islands by sea. During past amphibious assaults, some Americans have lost their lives by drowning in the surf. To ...
The prep courses started in 2022 and were an immediate success, graduating about 95% of attending soldiers who were then allowed to move on to basic training. So far, nearly 17,300 troops have ...
U.S. Army recruits road march single-file across Fort Jackson, S.C., June 13, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar) Soldiers in basic training will soon have to pass a test after every phase of the ...
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 ...
COLORADO SPRINGS — The class of 2026 at the U.S. Air Force Academy is taking its first steps into the military. Basic cadet training is underway for six weeks, and it’s their first major challenge on ...