Coast Guard Marksmanship Qualification Course The Coast Guard is unique in that you don't have to pass the weapons course to graduate from its basic training program.
Chaplain Recruiters Invite Priests to Enlist Roman Catholic priests interested in becoming Air Force chaplains can learn more about the career through the "Come Be With...
Building a G.I. from Scratch The old adage about the military way should really read, "The right way, the wrong way and the basic training way."
Idaho Native Overcomes Tumor in Spine to Become Marine Marine recruit Esra Mullner was 11 years old when doctors discovered a tumor in his spine.
Esther McGowin Blake Paved Way for Thousands of Air Force Women The women of today's Air Force can look back with pride to Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin Blake.
Basic Training: Waking Up and Going to Sleep In military basic training, there's no such thing as sleeping in. You'll get up at 5 a.m., every single day.
Basic Training: The Places You'll Go The military branches have several basic training locations. Your destination depends on several factors.
Basic Training: Sick Call and Receiving Pay In the military, sick call simply means going to see the doctor because you don't feel well, but you better not fake it.
Basic Training: Grooming and Food Basic training isn't the place for leisure. Personal grooming and even eating become timed, organized and regulated affairs.
Basic Training Punishments You probably won't be court-martialed in basic training, but a number of other punishments can be used.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.