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, ...
Stars and Stripes

The BEAST is gone as Air Force revamps basic training and shortens combat scenario

The U.S. Air Force has finally slain the BEAST. After 16 years, Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training will be retired, as the service changes the way it prepares recruits for combat. The once ...
Military.com

Here's How the Army Is Keeping Basic Trainees from Getting Injured as Often

Roughly 1 in 4 young adults are too overweight to qualify to serve in the military. But even a lot of the ones who make it through the recruiting process suffer injuries in basic training, some of ...
The State

Marines may leave Parris Island to fulfill gender mandate. What does the Army do?

During Army basic training at Fort Jackson, recruits repel down Victory Tower, learn how to fire weapons, march for miles in formation and train in combat situations side by side. For most of the Army ...
Post and Courier

Burroughs graduates from basic training

Air Force Airman Charnell R. Burroughs graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included ...