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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
Max Cleland dies; senator and veteran lost limbs in Vietnam
Cleland, who lost three limbs to a Vietnam War hand grenade blast yet went on to serve as a U.S. senator from Georgia, has died.
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
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield wears custom cleats in tribute to corpsman slain in Kabul
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Maxton “Max” Soviak was laid to rest Sept. 13 in Milan, Ohio.
By Jon Simkins
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