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Why the Army quietly ended one of boot camp’s harshest traditions

For decades, new recruits entering United States Army basic training faced the infamous “Shark Attack,” an overwhelming introduction meant to break down civilian habits and impose military discipline ...
U.S. Marine Corps recruits during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony held during the Salute to Service event prior to the New York Jets Football game at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford New Jersey, ...
With the historic World War II Fort Benning Barracks behind them, U.S. Army soldiers march across Inouye Parade Field for their Initial Entry Training (IET) graduation ceremony, March 17, 2017, at the ...
Army drill sergeants are now banned from making social media posts with trainees during basic training, according to a new policy. An August update to the handbook Army drill sergeants use to train ...