Basic Training

Basic training is your first real step toward serving in the United States military. Each branch has different requirements for service, presents different challenges to recruits and trainees, and ultimately aims to prepare you for a new life as a member of America's Armed Forces.

Whether you're wondering what to pack, want to know more about the basic training experience, or you'd just like to understand what your loved one is doing during their time away at training, we've got an article for you.

Army

Fort Jackson Basic Training: Victory Starts Here

By: Tina Simon | January 28, 2019

So you’ve gotten orders to report to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for Army Basic Training....

Marine Corps

By: Tina Simon | December 21, 2018

Prepare For Basic Training: Get Savage Workout Series

Mental and physical preparation is key to success for those heading to basic training. Regardless of...

Military Travel

By: Seraine Page | December 11, 2017

Basic Training Graduation: 12 Top Air Travel Tips For Military Families

The much-anticipated date is finalized. Your service member is FINALLY graduating from boot camp or training. Or,...

Off Duty

By: Sandboxx | February 29, 2016

5 Tips to get through Basic Training Boot Camp

1. Prioritize In Boot Camp your life is going to be broken down into two...

Off Duty

By: Sandboxx | June 2, 2015

5 basic training fitness tips from an Armed Forces Boxing champ

James “Spider” Webb is a three time All-Army and Armed Forces Boxing Champion, 2000 Olympics...