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

Marine Corps drill instructors represent one of the most legendary roles in the military. From the 1987 war movie "Full Metal Jacket" to their essential job of making new Marines at boot camp in ...

Among the biggest shocks that hit Jason Pelletier at Army basic training was when he realized he was older than most of his drill instructors. Pelletier, 41, graduated earlier this year from Basic ...

Gunnery Sgt. Jensen Runion, recently selected as Drill Instructor of the Year, has perfected the art of the scream.

Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 16, 2022. (Lance Cpl. Jacob ...

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 – motivation comes in all shapes and sizes. And if you don’t start motivating on Day 1 of Basic Training, then things can get out of hand. Leave it up to drill sergeants to push the envelope on ...

The recruit walked briskly up to Tech. Sgt. Bradley Middleton and pivoted to face him. To the untrained eye, nothing seemed out of place. But it was all wrong. The young airman-in-training was ...