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 training, and one of which is completely inactive at this time. Many of California’s Army … Read more
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 ceremony featuring marching speeches from distinguished guests and official recognition. Family Day occurs the day … Read more
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. Rifle qualification is conducted during initial entry training and repeated regularly throughout a Soldier’s career to … Read more
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. Racking your mind for what they may need throughout their time in the army or what they can … Read more
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. Less is best when heading off to Army basic training, and we put together a list of essentials … Read more