The Standard Obstacle Course or SOC is a rite of passage for every recruit that goes through Basic Military Training. While it's been dubbed "The Soldier's Playground", it ain't child's play by any ...

WASHINGTON — The Army is widening access to its new preparatory course to allow a candidate to enroll in the fitness and academic tracks to help more potential recruits meet the service’s entry ...

Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.

There may not be physical barriers in place that limit access to flight training, but there are other types of obstacles that make it different from other activities. As when doing anything completely ...

The U.S. Air Force has finally slain the BEAST. After 16 years, Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training will be retired, as the service changes the way it prepares recruits for combat. The once ...

Soldiers marching in uniform, drill sergeants yelling, muddy obstacle courses – these are often the images the words “basic ...