Preparing for Basic Training with Exercise

Preparing for Basic Training with Exercise

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...

Guide For Families: Basic Training Graduation Day

Basic Training Graduation is a very important day. Not only for the soldier, but also for the family that made just as much sacrifice in seeing the solder leave. Being able to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event should be on every family member’s bucket list....

Payment and Allowances During US Army Basic Training

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...

Tips to Make it Through Basic Training

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...
Run run run!

Run run run!

To start off this week strong, we need to run. Our first exercise will be simple, and the difficulty will vary per each person. For time: Run 1 Mile If you have to stop running for any reason, do not stop moving! Keep walking until you complete a single mile. Record...