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The U.S. Coast Guard started displaying distinctive uniform characteristics by the 1920s after it was formed in 1915.

The Coast Guard is unique in that you don't have to pass the weapons course to graduate from its basic training program.

Roman Catholic priests interested in becoming Air Force chaplains can learn more about the career through the "Come Be With...

The old adage about the military way should really read, "The right way, the wrong way and the basic training way."

Marine recruit Esra Mullner was 11 years old when doctors discovered a tumor in his spine.

The women of today's Air Force can look back with pride to Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin Blake.

In military basic training, there's no such thing as sleeping in. You'll get up at 5 a.m., every single day.

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.

Basic training isn't the place for leisure. Personal grooming and even eating become timed, organized and regulated affairs.