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West Point uncovered: Training, academics, and leadership at the US Military Academy

Take a deep dive into life at West Point, where cadets earn a Bachelor of Science degree while preparing to become Army ...
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Preparing the next generation of warfighters

You are a new Army recruit, seconds away from stepping off the bus at Fort Jackson to begin Basic Training. As you stare into the night sky your mind starts racing. When do I get my haircut; how short ...
Army Times

Fort Irwin breaks ground on first privatized junior enlisted barracks

Construction of a new privatized barracks project is underway at Fort Irwin, California. Shown here is an artist's rendering of the future barracks. (Courtesy Urban Practice) Construction is underway ...
Washington Examiner

The hardcore paradox

Recently, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has argued that during the Biden years, Army basic training became too soft and lost some of its hardcore edge. He wants basic training to toughen up. Which ...
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'In the Army, we start the process right here:' USACC officials share history of Cadet Summer Training

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Today, Cadet Summer Training is renowned as the Army’s largest annual training event, bringing over 10,000 ROTC cadets to Fort Knox each summer as part of their commissioning journey.