The military branches have several basic training locations. Your destination depends on several factors.

As a Louisiana native, when I joined the Army in March 1974 following a discussion with my dad — a tale for another day — I was assigned to the Fort Polk Reception Station where I was then ...

The reception battalion —responsible for receiving and in-processing basic training soldiers at Fort Jackson — plays a critical role in the voting program, said Army 1st Lt. Chavonda Andrews ...

Basic training at Fort Knox started a bit vague during the buildup to War World II, said Matthew Rector, Fort Knox historic preservation specialist.

So you're to report to Fort Jackson for basic training. Welcome to the Army's largest Training and Doctrine Command post.