Samuel Currence served his country in the Air Force with distinction, professionalism and unparalleled humility from 1962 to ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to bring back an older, rougher kind of basic training where drill sergeants "instill ...

Ten U.S. students are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day Basic Jet Training course in the T-346A Master. Following an agreement with the Italian Air Force ...

U.S. Air Force Basic Trainees get their heads shaved and conduct evening details, making their beds and cleaning their dormitory at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Filmed in December 2018. Film ...

The Air Force is revamping the training pipeline for its toughest jobs. Beginning in November, the Air Force will add a 16-week tactical field course to the training pipeline of Airmen seeking to join ...

AUSTIN, Texas - The fallout from a sex scandal at Lackland Air Force Base widened Friday, when the military ousted the top commander over the basic training unit where investigators say dozens of ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack.” The practice, ...

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New soldiers arriving for their first day of Basic Combat Training, are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) Two memos ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently directed the military to reverse a ban on “bay tossing” for recruits and is considering bringing back “shark attacks” by drill sergeants during basic training – ...

JOSHUA Mendez, a member of the Saipan Southern High School Class of 2020, recently completed U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, on June 26. He is ...