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 ...

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 ...

A 22-year-old soldier who died last month during basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, has been identified as Pvt. Gabriel Perez, Army officials have announced. Perez, of Anchorage, Alaska, ...

Key Points and Summary – After years of recruiting shortfalls, the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course at Fort Jackson is quietly reshaping how America fills its ranks. -The program targets ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a revival of the "shark attack," a once-common drill where recruits are swarmed and screamed at by drill sergeants to instill discipline and readiness.

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 ...

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 ...

The Army will slash nearly one dozen mandatory training programs for its soldiers in the summer as it looks to streamline their time to focus on combat readiness tasks, service officials said. The ...

Female drill sergeants will begin wearing the same distinctive campaign hats as their male counterparts, an Army spokesperson confirmed on Monday. Any soldier who has gone through initial entry ...

A trainee at Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died last week, the Army announced Sunday. (Sgt. Mark E. Morrow/Marine Corps) A trainee at Army Basic Combat Training at Fort ...