Basic training, which often involves getting yelled at and having your head shaved, is typically not a fun experience for military recruits. But now getting there is less of a hassle. The Defense ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Army is again dramatically expanding its pre-basic training courses that were created to get young Americans into compliance ...

For women, it's between 30% and 36%. Soldiers can move onto basic training with body fat 2% above what the policy permits, with the assumption they will lose it before graduation. The course includes ...