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The bus. The barber. The Drill Sergeant. Basic Combat Training marks the start of every Soldier’s journey. In honor of our 250th Birthday, take a look back at BCT through the decades. #Army250 🎥 Staff Sgt. Dustin Biven, Defense Media Activity — Army Productions

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U.S. Army1 year ago

Soldiers and veterans: What was your favorite memory from BCT?

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Terrence Houlahan🇺🇸🇬🇧1 year ago

Need to bring back yelling at recruits. Basic just isn’t the same withou it 😉

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Jim1 year ago

This definitely isn't today's woke Army.

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ラムジーセネカ1 year ago

so you brought back the 'shark attack'?

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American Stories Network1 year ago

Adrenaline. Courage. Victory. 🏆 Experience the rush of Surviving Mann, where every moment counts. Follow for updates & airing times. #SurvivingMann #VictoryAwaits #NavySEALs #SpecOps #TacticalTraining

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Misttina Brownfield1 year ago

If it were easy, everyone would do it! Go get em ARMY!

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Ahab1 year ago

💪💪💪💪

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notmycircus1 year ago

Drill sergeants "adjusting" our TA-50 when we messed up.

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Louie Fillet 🌔1 year ago

Ready to die for Israel?

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christopher francis terlizzi1 year ago

my favorite part?!?! the parts that were easy, and graduation

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Bob Pelletier1 year ago

Ah, good times. I remember those. 😬🙂😁

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