New soldiers arriving for their first day of Basic Combat Training, are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) Two memos ...

The military is growing again, but money isn’t what will keep troops in uniform. Mission clarity, trust, and predictable ...

Here’s what you need to know about Army PT workouts and the fitness test you need to pass at basic training camp.

Fort Leonard Wood in south central Missouri is known for training our U. S. Army and specialized military. 85 years ago it ...

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, ...

It may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes you have to make a mess to teach Army trainees how to keep things clean. The practice is known as “bay tossing,” in which drill sergeants can overturn ...

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.