California is a large state, and with that comes a large number of military bases.
The state holds 8 Army bases total, 5 of which currently house Active Army units, 2 of which house Reserve or National Guard units or … Click Here To Read the rest
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Fort Jackson Basic Training Graduation Dates & Info For 2026
Families celebrate when their Soldier completes Basic Combat Training BCT at Fort Jackson the Army’s largest training center producing over half of all Soldiers.
Graduations are held weekly on Thursdays at 9:00 AM EST on Hilton Field with a one-hour … Click Here To Read the rest
Army Rifle Qualification Explained: Standards & Scores (2026)
Army rifle qualification is a required training and evaluation process for both new recruits and active-duty Soldiers.
Through structured marksmanship training and standardized qualification courses, Soldiers demonstrate their ability to safely and effectively engage targets using assigned service weapons.
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Army Basic Training Graduation Gift Ideas
Graduating from Army basic training is a big deal for anyone and everyone related (either as direct family or close friend) to the graduate.
However, figuring out the perfect Army graduation gift can be a difficult choice.
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What to Bring To Army Basic Training
Before deciding what to bring to Army basic training, it is essential to not over-pack.
There are some items you absolutely must have with you.
However, there are also items you should plan to leave at home.
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