U.S. Army recruits tap out fellow soldier who lost family during basic training

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Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers train to become UAS operators, increase lethality in basic combat training

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 ...
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Maryland family goes viral after basic training graduation tradition gets a twist

What is usually an event of tears and hugs of pride and gratitude got a playful twist from one family from Bowie, Maryland. Two sisters, about to pin a U.S. Army patch on their brother’s sleeve as he ...
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Soldier killed on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood was scheduled to graduate basic training Oct. 2

An 18-year-old basic training soldier from California was killed during rifle training at Fort Leonard Wood on Friday morning, officials at the Missouri Army training installation said Monday. Pvt.
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Fort Jackson training may bring loud Sunday wake-up for Columbia neighbors

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents around Fort Jackson may get an early morning wake-up call on Sunday as the South Carolina National Guard conducts training. Fort Jackson announced on Saturday that the ...
USA Today

Once these recruits couldn't make the cut. Now they make up a quarter of Army troops.

FORT JACKSON, SC – Every Tuesday before dawn, hundreds of hopefuls line up with exposed midriffs to be weighed and measured at this South Carolina Army base, which takes in more recruits than any ...
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Missouri's Fort Leonard Wood will graduate thousands more soldiers from basic training

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and a 30% increase in soldiers training there. The Army has ...
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Unclaimed remains of 5 veterans will be laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery

COLUMBIA — The unclaimed remains of five veterans will be laid to rest next week at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. They will be interred with full military honors. The ceremony, which is open to the ...
The Hill

Hegseth eyes lifting ‘Shark Attack’ training practice ban for Army recruits

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, ...
Killeen Daily Herald

Women’s Army Corps veteran remembers confronting racism for the first time at basic training

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 ...
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Fort Knox warns of 'increased noise and vibrations' due to training on Tuesday

If you live near Fort Knox, things will be getting louder this week.The U.S. Army Fort Knox announced on Tuesday there will be military training that will be louder than usual.Officials said there ...
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49ers’ Tarron Jackson Collapses During Training Camp Session

It was a terrifying scene Sunday during a San Francisco 49ers training camp session after defensive lineman Tarron Jackson collapsed in the middle of an 11-on-11 drill. Following a block, it appeared ...