"Always be better," says Staff Sgt. Monte Gould, who, at the age of 59, became the oldest person to graduate from the current version of Army boot camp. It was his second time going through boot camp since he first enlisted in 1978 — and he says the experience was easier the second time around. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6187HY9ER. | AARP

Boot Camp Challenge 2024 Members of the community gather with Marines and their families to participate in the Boot Camp Challenge at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 19, 2024. For the past 21 years the Boot Camp Challenge has offered the public a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a future Marine. Guided by drill instructors, they tackled a three-mile obstacle course similar to what recruits would experience during training, observe performances, and receive information rela

What is Basic Combat Training all about? Watch this video to learn about the 10-week transformation from civilian to Soldier. Want to join? Check out our about section. #BeAllYouCanBe | U.S. Army