Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.

Wendy Gallardo Gallegos was marching with a backpack as part of Air Force Security Forces training when she twisted her right foot. It swelled up painfully, a nightmare scenario for an airman basic, ...

Army Pfc. Ryan P. Carey , a 2009 graduate of Walkersville High School, has completed basic combat training at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C. During his nine weeks of training, Carey studied the ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following are area servicemen and women who have enlisted, received commendations or been assigned within the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. During the nine weeks of training, ...

So you've gotten orders to report to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for Army basic training. Welcome to the largest TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) post in the entire Army! Basic combat training ...