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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
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
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
Pentagon rescinding order to shutter Stars and Stripes paper
The Defense Department is rescinding its order to shut down the military’s independent newspaper, Stars and Stripes, in the wake of a tweet late last week by President Donald Trump vowing to continue funding the paper.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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.
Welcome to an alternative dimension where military pop-rock-country bands are acceptable
They are the musical embodiment of the Steve Buschemi “How do you do, fellow kids?” meme.
By Jon Simkins
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