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.
Wendy Gallardo Gallegos was marching with a backpack as part of Air Force Security Forces training when she twisted her right foot. It swelled up painfully, a nightmare scenario for an airman basic, ...
Army Pfc. Ryan P. Carey , a 2009 graduate of Walkersville High School, has completed basic combat training at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C. During his nine weeks of training, Carey studied the ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following are area servicemen and women who have enlisted, received commendations or been assigned within the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. During the nine weeks of training, ...