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Preparing the next generation of warfighters

You are a new Army recruit, seconds away from stepping off the bus at Fort Jackson to begin Basic Training. As you stare into the night sky your mind starts racing. When do I get my haircut; how short ...
Washington Examiner

The hardcore paradox

Recently, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has argued that during the Biden years, Army basic training became too soft and lost some of its hardcore edge. He wants basic training to toughen up. Which ...
The Hill

Hegseth eyes lifting ‘Shark Attack’ training practice ban for Army recruits

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack.” The practice, ...
Army Times

Soldier found dead during basic combat training at Fort Jackson

A trainee at Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died last week, the Army announced Sunday. (Sgt. Mark E. Morrow/Marine Corps) A trainee at Army Basic Combat Training at Fort ...
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'In the Army, we start the process right here:' USACC officials share history of Cadet Summer Training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Today, Cadet Summer Training is renowned as the Army’s largest annual training event, bringing over 10,000 ROTC cadets to Fort Knox each summer as part of their commissioning journey.
El Paso Times

Fort Bliss Army sergeant goes TikTok viral for chic barracks makeovers

A Fort Bliss Army sergeant is getting a following on TikTok for her transformation of basic barracks into chic and comfortable dwellings. Briyana Taylor, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss since the ...