Setting smart goals for physical fitness

Setting smart goals for physical fitness

If basic training is in your near future, you are probably concerned about improving your physical fitness level. You may have even set some physical fitness goals for yourself while you prepare. However, finding motivation can sometimes be the hardest part of getting...

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...
How to Write Letters to Someone in Basic Training

How to Write Letters to Someone in Basic Training

One of the most frequently asked questions by our readers on our facebook and twitter pages, is how to write letters to soldiers in basic training. This is a very good question, and an important one to ask. So let’s being: Soldiers in Basic Combat Training will...