Category: Basic Training

10 Ways To Support Your Recruit In Basic Training

Sending a loved one off to basic training can be difficult, and figuring out the best ways to support your recruit in basic training can be even harder. Communication during boot camp is limited, and your recruit may be nervous about what to expect. Family and friends often feel worried, far away or helpless during

Your Child’s Career as a Soldier: Everything You Need to Know

Menu Sign In Download App Basic Training Your Child’s Career as a Soldier: Everything You Need to Know If your child recently decided to join the Army, you may be wondering about their … … By Sandboxx January 14, 2024 If your child recently decided to join the Army, you may be wondering about their

Army Basic Training Packing List

Menu Sign In Download App Basic Training Army Basic Training Packing List As you prepare for Army basic combat training there are a few things that you’ll … … By Jeremiah Runser January 11, 2024 As you prepare for Army basic combat training there are a few things that you’ll want to make sure you

Everything you need to know about the Army Holiday Block Leave

Each holiday season the Army shuts down basic training and advanced individual training schools. The Army is the only branch of the military that honors the Holiday Block Leave for all recruits who are in basic training. This allows the drill sergeants and instructors to have a break during Christmas and prepare to come back

What to write to someone in Basic Training

Whether joining the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard recruits going through basic training always look forward to mail call. Mail call is the one connection recruits have with friends, family, loved ones, and the rest of the outside world. Here are some ideas for what to write to someone in basic training. As

USMC OCS Graduation: Quantico

Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA is home of Officer Candidates School and the crossroads of the United States Marine Corps. No matter if your candidate is in the first few weeks of training or nearing completion, one thing is certain – graduation can’t come soon enough. Here’s our overview of USMC OCS, Quantico. Right now,

Marine Corps San Diego Graduation

Preparing for Marine Corps Basic Training Graduation at MCRD San Diego can be very exciting! To make sure you have the most up-to-date information possible, we’ve got all you need to know about Family Day and MCRD San Diego graduation. MCRD San Diego Family Day Family Day starts early the day prior to graduation with