Military recruits became a band of brothers at an emotional tap-out ceremony for a grieving soldier. Sergiy Lugovy, 36, originally from Ukraine, joined the U.S. Army and excelled in basic training, ...

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that he plans to reduce mandatory training, and use hazing to get his soldiers ready for a fight. Speaking at a meeting of hundreds of U.S. military ...

What is usually an event of tears and hugs of pride and gratitude got a playful twist from one family from Bowie, Maryland. Two sisters, about to pin a U.S. Army patch on their brother’s sleeve as he ...

The shooter used a high-powered bolt-action rifle from an elevated position approximately 150 yards away. Graduating from basic training for the military requires more shooting expertise. While the ...

An 18-year-old basic training soldier from California was killed during rifle training at Fort Leonard Wood on Friday morning, officials at the Missouri Army training installation said Monday. Pvt.

Special report on police techniques from February 1966. Police respond to a mock armed robbery at Golden Hill Liquor and put their skills to work. US issues travel warning for Machu Picchu Lady Gaga ...

Every summer, the Air Force Academy brings in over 1,000 young men and women who will become future officers in the U.S. Air Force. But before they get started, they have to endure 6-weeks of Basic ...

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and a 30% increase in soldiers training there. The Army has ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack.” The practice, ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the "shark attack," the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The ...

New soldiers arriving for their first day of Basic Combat Training, are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) Two memos ...

If you know of a supporting family member who deserves recognition, contact the Killeen Daily Herald at [email protected] using the subject line, “Unsung Heroes.” KILLEEN – Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st ...