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

Soldiers marching in uniform, drill sergeants yelling, muddy obstacle courses – these are often the images the words “basic ...

New Navy recruits will have to endure one less week of boot camp before becoming full-fledged sailors, the Navy announced Wednesday. The service said its Basic Military Training program at Recruit ...

Naval Academy basic training isn’t about physical strength — it’s about discipline, attention to detail, and accountability.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. -- Area residents recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. -- Navy Seaman Recruit Aaron Johnson is the son of Melanie and Timothy ...

The Navy is adding two weeks to boot camp, extending basic military training to 10 weeks. The change gives new sailors time to work with mentors to talk about situations they and their families will ...

Navy Seaman Jason T. Diehl, a 2004 graduate of Warwick High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Diehl ...

Navy SEAL and Navy SWCC training share a foundation rooted in rigorous training, water competency and high fitness standards. Many people ask about the differences between these Navy Special Warfare ...

Navy Seaman Jose C. Gomez, son of Maria L. Gomez of Napa and Antonio R. Gomez of Napa recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week ...

An update to Army basic training rules forbids drill instructors from creating "social media content" with new recruits, and changes the rules on PT-based "smoke" - a term frowned upon in the rules.