The U.S. Armys basic training includes a fitness test at the outset and rigorous physical training (PT). Heres what you need to know about the Armys PT exercises and the fitness test you have to pass.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates Army recruits from Navy sailors, or why Marine drill instructors seem permanently powered by caffeine and righteous fury, you’re in luck. America’s armed forces ...

Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Harrington says it helps as a drill sergeant if you’re “naturally born loud,” but mentoring is at the heart of the job.

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The U.S. Army is taking bold steps to meet unprecedented training demands by expanding Basic Combat Training (BCT) capacity. With 10 additional training units established at Fort Leonard Wood, Fort ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Last August, Daysia Holiday decided to try one more time to join the Army. She’d taken the academic test and failed three times. So, when she was offered a slot in a new Army prep ...

Bayonet training has mostly been replaced in US Army basic training by other hand-to-hand combat, but Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s “warrior ethos” may have led to its return. United States Army ...

If your dream is to join the U.S. Army in 2026, but your physical fitness or academic performance do not meet Army standards, then the Future Soldier Preparatory Course may be the answer. This article ...

Stefanie W., now 42, tells PEOPLE about the unexpected challenges of joining the army later in life Stefanie W. Stefanie W., 42, expected Army basic training to push her physically, but says the ...