Apr 11, 2016 | Army Knowledge
If a family member or loved one has recently enlisted in the US Army, you are probably wondering what to expect when they head off to basic training. Below, we detail some of the best pointers for coping with your loved-one’s absence, and supporting them in their...
Mar 9, 2016 | ASVAB and Education
If you are planning to enlist in the United States Army, you are probably familiar with the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, better known as the ASVAB. This important test not only determines your eligibility to enlist, it can also affect which Military...
Feb 10, 2016 | Army Physical Fitness
If you are preparing for your basic training with exercise, you are probably focusing on improving your running time and endurance. Although nothing can beat a good, old-fashioned run when trying to increase speed and stamina, there are several alternative exercises...
Jan 7, 2016 | Army Knowledge
If you are considering enlisting in the Army, you may wonder what career options you will have. Before enlisting and attending your basic training, you will need to meet with a recruiter and decide what job in that Army you want to pursue. Think Army jobs only consist...
Dec 7, 2015 | Army Physical Fitness
Although you do not have to be physically fit to join the Army, getting in shape before your basic training will make the intense ten-week process a little less daunting. Push-ups, sit-ups and runs. . . . In order to figure out what you are getting into, and the...
Nov 2, 2015 | Army Knowledge
How does getting paid in basic training work? If you just joined the US Army, you probably have a big question: how do I get paid during US Army basic training? It’s a pretty simple process, but there are some important things you need to know. Military members...
Oct 10, 2015 | Basic Training Questions
Joining the US Army is a very important and admirable decision. US Army Basic training will likely be the hardest ten weeks of your life, but you will be incredibly proud of what you have accomplished when you graduate. Here are five tips for basic training that are...
Sep 23, 2015 | Army Physical Fitness
Food Training: Eat Right to Prepare for U.S. Army Basic Training The best way to prepare for anything is to begin as soon as possible if your readiness levels aren’t where they should be. US Army Basic Training tests an individual’s strength, speed and endurance...
Jan 26, 2015 | Basic Training Questions
This is a question we receive far too often. People often base their decision on joining the US Army on whether or not they will be deployed after their basic training is over. This is an understandable concern, so we wanted to address it on a large scale. So, will...
