Basic Combat Training is a demanding 10-week journey where young men and women leave civilian life behind and become U.S.

The Army is set to dramatically expand how many new recruits it can send to basic training this spring, riding the momentum of recent gains toward reversing a recruiting slump it has struggled with in ...

While addressing military leaders on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reopened the debate nationally on women in ...

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, ...

Army National Guard Pfc. Amy L. Hansen has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Hansen graduated in 2007 from Mountlake Terrace High School, and received an associate ...

Nearly five years ago, the Army moved away from the practice of several drill sergeants surrounding trainees and yelling at them to establish dominance at the start of basic training — a practice ...

If you know of a supporting family member who deserves recognition, contact the Killeen Daily Herald at [email protected] using the subject line, “Unsung Heroes.” KILLEEN – Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st ...

Charlotte, N.C. — The U.S. Army is taking bold steps to meet unprecedented training demands by expanding Basic Combat Training capacity. With 10 additional training units established at Fort Leonard ...