The military branches have several basic training locations. Your destination depends on several factors.

As a Louisiana native, when I joined the Army in March 1974 following a discussion with my dad — a tale for another day — I was assigned to the Fort Polk Reception Station where I was then ...

"Shark attacks" are meant to allow drill sergeants to establish dominance over trainees early on. The Army has moved away ...

Bathrooms in basic training leave new recruits shaking in their boots.

The reception battalion —responsible for receiving and in-processing basic training soldiers at Fort Jackson — plays a critical role in the voting program, said Army 1st Lt. Chavonda Andrews ...

Basic training at Fort Knox started a bit vague during the buildup to War World II, said Matthew Rector, Fort Knox historic preservation specialist.

So you're to report to Fort Jackson for basic training. Welcome to the Army's largest Training and Doctrine Command post.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits ...