If you’re considering joining the United States Army, you’ll be required to meet a variety of standards throughout the duration of your training, and career. One of the tests you will take upon arriving at basic training is the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), commonly referred to as the Army PT test. To help you […]
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Basic Training Letter Ideas To Write To Your Recruit
What To WriteWriting to letters to someone in basic training is one of the best ways to keep them motivated and support them throughout their journey. Though they may not be able to write back to you as often as you would like, they are sure to enjoy all of your letters from home. Here are some […]
Writing Letters to Air Force Basic Training
LacklandHere’s everything you need to know about writing Letters to Air Force basic training. Do you know someone who just began their journey at Air Force basic training, or is already there? Sending Letters during basic training is one of the easiest ways to help boost the morale of your trainee. Air Force Basic Training […]
How to physically prepare for Ranger School
CareerIf you’re looking to prepare for Ranger School, physical fitness is essential. Army Ranger Luke Ryan explains what you can expect (and how to excel).
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 […]
A Simple Breakdown of Active Duty Military Pay and Deductions
Family ResourcesIt can be difficult for new service members and their families to wrap their heads around all the variables that can affect your military pay and deductions, but it’s in your best interest to learn as quickly as you can. Once you have a firm understanding of what you can expect in your pay, you’ll […]
‘Ten Weeks’ shows Army Basic Training like you’ve never seen it before
Off Duty“Ten Weeks” is a new ten-part docu-series that aims to offer the most in-depth and realistic depiction of Army Basic Combat Training in more than twenty years, by actually following five young Americans throughout their journey from civilian to Soldier. The series also features a number of veterans behind the camera, including a legendary Medal […]
What to write to someone in Basic Training
Military MailWhether joining the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard recruits going through basic training always look forward to mail call. Mail call is the one connection recruits have with friends, family, loved ones, and the rest of the outside world. Here are some ideas for what to write to someone in basic training. As […]
Fort Benning Basic Training: Developing The Future Force
ArmyFort Benning Basic Training is 10 weeks long. Trainees are identified by rank from the very first day at Fort Benning. So welcome to training “Private.” Where is FB basic training? Fort Benning is a United States Army post straddling the Alabama–Georgia border next to Columbus, Georgia. Fort Benning supports more than 120,000 active-duty military, […]
Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
Air ForceIf you’ve made your commitment to enlisting in the United States Air Force you have successfully taken the first step to becoming an Airmen. The next step in your journey will be preparing for Air Force basic training, before arriving at Basic Military Training (BMT) on Lackland Air Force Base. To help you be the […]
