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Students in the new Army prep course run around a track during physical training exercises at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Aug. 27, 2022.

Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says

Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.

2 months ago

Marine recruit says nah to ‘rah,’ flees boot camp, gets captured

The recruit was returned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego after being captured by authorities.

6 months ago

Army hits recruiting target for the first time in 2 years

The service has another 11,000 recruits already in the pipeline for next year.

7 months ago

Army enlists AI to identify prospective new recruits

Army recruiters may soon be relieved from the dreaded “cold calls” to high school students in their frustrated fishing expedition for new recruits.

8 months ago

Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot camp

Service leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp

A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.

By Irene Loewenson

12 months ago