Finally, at the airport, they'll call your flight, and it's time to board the plane. If you've made it to this point, give yourself a pat on the back. Unless your aircraft gets hijacked, or over-run ...
So you've gotten orders to report to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for Army basic training. Welcome to the largest TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) post in the entire Army! Basic combat training ...
Jim McCloughan credits Fort Knox basic training with saving his life. After graduating college, the former Army combat medic and Medal of Honor recipient attended basic training at Fort Knox in 1968 ...