The military branches have several basic training locations. Your destination depends on several factors.

In the military, sick call simply means going to see the doctor because you don't feel well, but you better not fake it.

As a Louisiana native, when I joined the Army in March 1974 following a discussion with my dad — a tale for another day — I was assigned to the Fort Polk Reception Station where I was then ...

The reception battalion —responsible for receiving and in-processing basic training soldiers at Fort Jackson — plays a critical role in the voting program, said Army 1st Lt. Chavonda Andrews ...

The Basic Military Training Coin and Naturalization Ceremony was held at the Pfingston Reception Center, one of two graduation events.