Getting their hair cut is a rite of passage for new recruits in the military. (Scott A. Thornbloom/U.S. Navy) Haircuts are a rite of passage during military basic training. Almost immediately after ...

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

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The Army is piloting a long list of changes to its basic training that will roll out in coming months, involving marksmanship, fitness, discipline and more. (Spc. Madelyn Hancock/Army) Big changes are ...