Soldiers marching in uniform, drill sergeants yelling, muddy obstacle courses – these are often the images the words “basic ...

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

U.S. Army drill sergeants encourage a trainee on the first day of Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Spc. Darius Davis/U.S. Army). Female drill sergeants will soon trade their ...

The training units that each drill sergeant belonged to were between training cycles, having just graduated a class of basic trainees. By Patty Nieberg Published Dec 20, 2023 2:23 PM EST Two Army ...