Latest "basic-military-training" stories

Air Force revamps first week of boot camp to build trust, life skills

The first week of Air Force boot camp will emphasize stress management, physical fitness and cleanliness.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

A U.S. Space Force trainee assigned to the 320th Training Squadron participates on the over-and-under bars obstacle during Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex on Dec. 2, 2020. (Staff Sgt. James R. Crow/Air Force)

Air Force ditches ‘BEAST Week’ for new mock deployment training

"Pacer Forge" is a faster-paced mock deployment that lasts two days rather than four.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

New series sheds light on Air Force Basic Military Training

The 8-part series follows five civilians on their journeys to become Airmen.

By Sarah Sicard

2 years ago

Nearly all new Air Force trainees are vaccinated against COVID-19, training boss says

“We’re off to a pretty good start," Webb said. "We just need to keep that momentum up over the upcoming weeks.”

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Basic training will continue at Keesler Air Force Base during coronavirus crisis

Everything from heatstroke and injury concerns to proper haircut protocol had to be accounted for when basic training came to Mississippi.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

As retirement nears, Goldfein readies Air Force for long struggle against coronavirus

“We have to expect, [and] the scientists tell us, [the virus] will return a few times before we get a vaccine.”

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

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