FORT JACKSON, S.C. — New soldiers are grunting through the kind of stretches and twists found in “ab blaster” classes at suburban gyms as the Army revamps its basic-training regimen for the first time ...

No matter which of the services you decide to join, your ultimate goal is to graduate from military basic training and begin your new life as a valued member of America's armed forces. Military basic ...

During a basic-level training drill a few weeks ago, I was approached by both a junior firefighter and a senior firefighter and asked why we’re doing so many basic drills instead of focusing on more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New basic training rules forbid drill sergeants from making social media content with new trainees. Army drill sergeants are now ...

FORT MONROE, Va. (June 11, 2010)-As their tenure as the 2009 Drill Sergeants of the Year draws to a close, active-duty Sgt. 1st Class Michael Johnston and Reserve Staff. Sgt. Joshua Marshall shared ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. Army has replaced the chaotic reception recruits entering basic training have long received from shouting drill sergeants ...

"We geared all of our calisthenics, all of our running movements, all of our warrior skills, so soldiers can become stronger, more powerful and more speed driven," Palkoska said. The exercises are ...

FORT SILL, Okla. (July 18, 2013) -- Every Soldier remembers at least one of their drill sergeants from Basic Combat Training. They were scary and disciplined with their trademark hats as they yelled ...