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What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeant
A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.
By James Clark
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The best and worst Parris Island Marine boot camp haircuts of all time
The Marine recruit training haircut is a rite of passage.
By Sarah Sicard
Fort Sill soldier dies after basic training event
Pvt. Estanley Cabrera, 24, died March 3 after he began showing signs of distress following an exercise called “Hellcat 100."
What stresses out Army drill sergeants?
A study by the academic journal Military Medicine, which surveyed more than 800 drill sergeants, found that DIs are pretty burned out.
By Sarah Sicard
These 8 barracks roommates are some of the worst of all time
These barracks roommate stories will leave you haunted.
By Sarah Sicard
How to take care of your skin during basic training
For some new recruits, skin care is a concern.
By Abi Pepin