We have been learning about Marland Burckhardt, who grew up in rural Russell. He lived with his paternal grandparents while he completed school, graduating with the Russell High School class of 1959.

The Army has surpassed its goals for recruiting new soldiers, and that means more enlistees will be training at nearby Fort Leonard Wood. The Army added 10 new basic training companies over the past ...

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and a 30% increase in soldiers training there. The Army has ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is exploring the return of the “shark attack” to Army basic training, a practice known for its high-intensity introduction to military life. The move would mark a ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may bring back the practice of several Army drill sergeants swarming and screaming at recruits during basic training in what is known as a “shark attack.” The practice, ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the "shark attack," the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The ...

If you know of a supporting family member who deserves recognition, contact the Killeen Daily Herald at news@kdhnews.com using the subject line, “Unsung Heroes.” KILLEEN – Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st ...

The 715th batch of Navy recruits take part in a ceremony at a boot camp in the southeastern city of Changwon on Aug. 1, 2025, to mark the completion of their five-week basic military training, in this ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department on Monday celebrated the graduation of 11 new officers from its Recruit Officer Basic Training (ROBT) academy. This group of graduates, ...

An Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadet died during a summer training camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, officials announced on Saturday. Cadet Neil Edara, 22, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed ...

Neil Edara, 22, died on July 24, officials said. An Army ROTC cadet died during summer training at Fort Knox in Kentucky, according to the U.S. Army Cadet Command. Neil Edara, a 22-year-old student at ...