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Leadership begins at basic, says Army’s top training officer
Drill sergeants may act as squad or platoon leaders while recruits fill team leader roles.
By Todd South
This new diagnostic tech aims to prevent injuries in Marines, soldiers
Marines at recruiting centers, recruit training, School of Infantry, Officer Candidate School and the Infantry Officer Course are all being evaluated to better correct imbalances and prevent injuries.
By Todd South
Marine who grew up around his father’s New York fire station graduates boot camp on Sept. 11
Justin Cusano graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, on the 19th anniversary of 9/11.
By Philip Athey
Do you hate money? Spend $1000s on these stupid military-themed designer clothes
Designers everywhere have military clothing options for the veteran who likes to waste money.
Building a better boot camp: How to make Marines during a pandemic, and beyond
The coronavirus pandemic might've permanently changed the way the military molds new recruits.
Soldiers graduate basic training after contracting and recovering from coronavirus
Two of the first soldiers-in-training to contract coronavirus during basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, have now recovered and officially graduated.
By Kyle Rempfer
One training battalion at Fort Jackson had 50 coronavirus cases; basic combat training to continue
“Even those who we tested after we one or two positive cases, the ones we found out, were mostly asymptomatic," the Army chief said.
By Kyle Rempfer
With a TR sailor in the ICU, this is how the military’s coronavirus infection rate is affecting readiness
The Pentagon is taking a look at the long-term affects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Army pauses bringing new recruits to basic training
The pause will last two weeks at a minimum, and will be assessed from there.
By Kyle Rempfer
Coronavirus or not, the mail is still going to f’n boots at Parris Island
Two Marines aboard the Parris Island recruit depot have tested positive for COVID-19.
By Shawn Snow
Recruits at boot camp getting some extra personal space over COVID-19 concerns
Spaced out bunks adds a little bit of extra room for maneuvering for heavy-eyed recruits scrambling early in the morning to get on line as the drill instructor readies recruits for morning chow and follow-on training.
By Shawn Snow