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Leaving for Ft. Jackson in 22 days!

I just lost the post I was writing, so this one is going to be considerably shorter! Finally, I am shipping for BCT in 22 days! I did not have time to prepare as well as I would have wanted, especially physically, but if it wasn't for the small amount of time I did have with Sgt. Volkin's The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook and Workbook, I'd be in an absolute panic. They were well worth it! Continue

Added by Deborah on December 5, 2009 at 12:02pm — 2 Comments

Leaving for BCT at 39 years old

I enlisted in the Army on March 10th of this year. I am finally shipping out (after 6 months of waiting) on Sept. 1st. The anxiety is starting to mount. I have done as much training as I possibly can so, I know that I am mentally prepared. I still worry about my physical shape a little bit. I didn't exactly take care of my body over the past decade and my age certainly doesn't help. I have, however, tried to overcome my poor health habits since enlistment. I have quit smoking, drinking alcohol,… Continue

Added by Scott Harrison Levy on July 19, 2009 at 6:42am — 6 Comments

How to Impress Your Drill Sergeants at Basic Training

Let’s face it, surviving boot camp is tough. This article applies to all military branches, whether your going into Air Force boot camp or the Army. For the first time you will be dealing with Drill Sergeants who love to yell at you and hang on your every move. I made it through basic training hardly ever getting yelled at, here’s how I did it:

In my best-selling book, The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook I teach recruits how to make basic training as stress free as poss

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Added by SGT Volkin on June 16, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Shin Splints

Shin splints are a common cause for concern for each military recruit. Whether you are leaving for Air Force boot camp and just trying to prepare yourself for the Army basic training workout, shin splints can easily occur. And, to make it even worse, there is no magic pill to cure them. Shin splints are a result of fatigue and trama of the muscles near your shins. This trama can feel like someone is hammering at your shins with each step. For military fitness style workouts,… Continue

Added by SGT Volkin on May 11, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

The Top 5 Tips to Arrive at Basic Training Prepared

The Top 5 Tips to Arrive at Basic Training Prepared by Michael Volkin author of The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook: Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Surviving Boot Camp www.UltimateBasicTraining.com Many recruits aren’t aware that they can learn secret tips before arriving at basic training to make boot camp much more enjoyable. Follow the below tips to reduce your stress at basic training and avoid getting yelled at by your drill sergeants. Below are the top 5 tips to arrive at basic training p… Continue

Added by SGT Volkin on April 18, 2009 at 8:43am — No Comments

Somali Pirate Situation Shows Great Example of Quality US Military Training

Many of you have watched the news this weekend and saw the Somalia pirates story unfold into a happy ending as a result of the Navy Seals. In my book The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook I quote “Train hard, fit easy and win. Train easy, fit hard and die.” Although this was not my quote and is in fact, centuries old, it rings true this day as it did centuries ago.

When you are in basic training, you have to focus and train hard because everything in basic training has a reason. There is a r

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Added by SGT Volkin on April 13, 2009 at 8:16am — No Comments

well its happend

i finally did it i enlisted and on sep 9th im off to DEP,BCT which ever thay see fit to send me first. ever sence i was a chiled i wonted to be in the militery. i have always looked up to my grandfathers becouse thay served there contry with honor. i will be the first one in my family to enlist sence korea/WW2 my grandfathers would tell me storys of back then that would scare anyone and for a time i was wondering if i should, but i am! im 17 and born and raised in a contry called texas, well its… Continue

Added by Regal_Beagle on March 21, 2009 at 8:26pm — No Comments

Coming Home to a Drill SGT

II think this is a funny story and wanted to share. If all goes well at meps shortly, I will be going to BCT. Here is the kicker, while I'm being "improved" by a Drill SGT,my boyfriend will be training to become one! I will be coming home not to have a break from the Campaign Hat, but to see it everyday. Luckily, I could never look at him that way, (I wash the guy's underwear after all!) except to be proud of him. Continue

Added by Michelle on February 25, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

GI TV ~ CONNECTING TROOPS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS!

STAND TALL, STAND PROUD, STAND UNITED!

There is a new network dedicated to the armed forces, friends and families; where they can come chat, request and dedicate songs to and from all over the world.

Military news, information, and questions answered can be found on our blogs or in our groups, and more. New features are always being added.

Come and join us, listen to some good music and chat. Tell everyone to join us at

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Added by ANJA D'MARIANO on February 23, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

my path

Thought I would blog a bit about myself, where I am from, where I am at in life, and where I plan to go with my life and in particular with the military. At least in very short version... I was born and raised in the great state of Alaska. When I was in my senior year in high school (94-95) I planned to join the military following graduation. God it seems had other plans as I found out I was pregnant before I could leave for basic. I am now the blessed mother of three and a very proud Army wife.… Continue

Added by Karen Stafford on February 13, 2009 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Better late than never

Well I figured to try this site out and even post a blog. Handle is sockpuppet, but you can call me "al." Well at the ripe old age of... how old are you? 21 sir!! (lies thru his teeth! he's FOURTY!!!) Yep. 40. Always had a lot of admiration for veterans but wasn't that interested in joining the military until I got quite a bit older. It was probably working in the hospital, where I met hundreds of WWII and Vietnam vets, and even one WWI vet (almost got in trouble for hanging out with him fo… Continue

Added by sockpuppet on February 13, 2009 at 5:41pm — 11 Comments

Once a Marine

I had the pleasure of having dinner with this guy..do you like an incredible story? Check out this 5 minute video: http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/21814156/once_a_marine.htm#q=red+eye his book is available at www.OnceAMarine.com Continue

Added by SGT Volkin on February 4, 2009 at 6:11pm — 1 Comment

The Top 5 Reasons Why People Fear Boot Camp, and How to Overcome

SGT Michael Volkin is the author of The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook: Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Surviving Boot Camp, available at www.UltimateBasicTraining.com.

Fear is a recruit’s number one enemy. Without fear, a recruit can glide through basic training focusing on how to better themselves and their country. I have met thousands of recruits because of the success of The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook. In doing so, I have l

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Added by SGT Volkin on February 1, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments