If there’s one skill you need most at basic training, it’s mental toughness. Successful service members are not only physically strong, but also mentally strong. Overcoming doubts, worries, or concerns that could hold you back from success is a huge part of building mental strength. Mentally strong people: Don’t give away their power Focus on […]
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Prepare For Basic Training: Get Savage Workout Series
Marine CorpsMental and physical preparation is key to success for those heading to basic training. Regardless of what branch you are enlisting in, basic training will present many physical challenges. Preparing your body now will help you be more successful when encountering the challenges of basic training. Begin your journey to basic training with Master Fitness Trainer, […]
Coronavirus Basic Training changes for each military branch
Covid-19Editor’s Note: The following article about coronavirus basic training changes will be continually updated as new information is released. Make sure to bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates. This article was last updated on July 9, 2020 In recent months, the novel Coronavirus, formally known as Covid-19, has begun spreading rapidly throughout […]
National Guard prepares for continued pandemic relief
Covid-19This article by Airman 1st Class Charissa Menken was originally published by the DoD News Service DALLAS, Texas – The Texas Army National Guard (TARNG) are setting up Geologically Separated Units (GSUs) around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex this week. One of those GSUs is the Fort Worth Army National Guard Recruiting Center, located in Southwest […]
3 training basics every soldier needs to remember
LifestyleThis article by Micheal Gregory was originally published by We Are the Mighty Here’s a fact: Training prepares you for the demands you’ll face in the field. Sure, it might feel good to bend your knees an inch or two and call it a squat and curl for days on end, but what benefit are […]
6 Things You Can Do to Get Ready for Basic Training
Marine CorpsThe days are counting down until you leave for Basic Training and you’re trying to do everything you can to get ready for the next four years of your life. While Basic Training will shape you into a productive member of the Armed Forces, the training up to the day you leave will help you […]
Air Force Basic Training Schedule: 8.5 Weeks to Airman Status
Air ForceYou made the decision to become a United States Airman — congratulations! Now it’s off to Air Force Basic Training to make your goal into reality. Now, you’re probably wondering what you got yourself into for this next chapter of your life. As you can expect, Air Force Basic Military Training will be a lot […]
How Long is Army Basic Training
ArmyBefore you embark on your Soldier career, you’ll want to get to know the Army a little better. You’ll want to know how to prepare yourself, and your family and friends for the journey. Regardless of how soon you or your trainee ships-out to Army basic training (also referred to as Basic Combat Training), Sandboxx […]
Army Core Values to Learn Before Army Basic Training
ArmyFirst, there is an easy way to help memorize the Army Core Values. Trust me, you’ll have to in BCT.
This married couple both just graduated Navy basic training with honors
NavySeaman Silvia Ribeiro and Fireman Rafael Ribeiro Gonclaves are no strangers to overcoming obstacles. At 40 and 39 years old respectively, you might think Navy basic training would be challenge enough, but for these two former professional athletes, just crossing the finish line was never going to cut it. Despite not seeing one another throughout […]
