Basic Combat Training (BCT), or boot camp, is a crucial 10-week program for recruits entering the United States Army, designed to transform civilians into soldiers. This rigorous training develops physical and mental strength, teaches fundamental Army skills, and instills discipline, teamwork, and combat readiness.
U.S. Space Force enlistees attend basic military training, where they train alongside Air Force recruits -- albeit with a few distinctions.
The 2nd Annual Basilone Bowl is an all-star football game in honor of the Hero of the Pacific Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. On June 26, 2014 Team Leathernecks faces Team Devil Dogs for a chance to win the title. The game will include a flyover of vintage aircraft, a tribute to veterans, the oath of enlistment administered to new members of the Marine Corps' delayed entry program, and...
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment as the Immediate Response Force and Tri-Geographic Combatant Command Crisis Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s area of responsibility.
The United States Marine Corps and the government of Japan will conduct a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima March 21.
The event will take place on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima, and will include U.S. and Japanese veterans and their families, dignitaries and leaders from both nations, distinguished guests and Marines and sailors from III Marine...
The Battle of the Bulge was a turning point in World War II and a symbol of victory for freedom. Today, our strong NATO Alliance continues to uphold those values. We remain unified in our commitment to securing a peaceful future. This year, like every year, we commemorate this battle by demonstrating our commitment to our Allies and partners, which allows us to effectively combat threats and...
BAYEX 2019 consists of five National Guard civil support teams from four western states conducting a series of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response exercises with local, state and federal agencies at locations throughout the San Francisco area, Jan. 28-Feb. 1. The exercise is hosted by the California National Guard's 95th Civil Support Team and is designed to bring multiple...
Training exercise Bayonet Focus 18-02 began for Soldiers from across the 7th Infantry Division at Fort Hunter Liggett and Camp Roberts, Calif., Feb. 5, 2018.
The 10-day exercise will certify one of the division’s subordinate brigades, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, on individual and collective tasks as the brigade prepares for an April National Training Center rotation.
