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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
National Defense Service Medal won’t be awarded after December
The National Defense Service Medal is going into retirement on Dec. 31.
Expert-level hacks for blousing your boots
Four ways to keeps the ends of your pants in line.
By Sarah Sicard
New series sheds light on Air Force Basic Military Training
The 8-part series follows five civilians on their journeys to become Airmen.
By Sarah Sicard
These 8 barracks roommates are some of the worst of all time
These barracks roommate stories will leave you haunted.
By Sarah Sicard
How to take care of your skin during basic training
For some new recruits, skin care is a concern.
By Abi Pepin
No. 1 recruit concern before heading to basic training? No. 2
Bathrooms in basic training leave new recruits shaking in their boots.
By Sarah Sicard
Please leave your guns at home for boot camp graduation, Parris Island officials say
It really shouldn't be this difficult.
By Philip Athey
Muslim recruit’s 2016 death the focal point of new TV series on Parris Island’s systemic hazing
The series will take aim at the culture of hazing and deep-rooted Islamophobia in Marine Corps basic training.
Army now testing new recruits, soldiers for sickle cell trait
The condition isn't disqualifying but can lead to health complications and dangers if undiagnosed.
By Todd South