basic training
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Despite having been in basic training only eight months, he knew what that meant, and dove for the floor.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
He joined the California National Guard and met a bunkmate in basic training who worked in the mailroom at Revue Studios, which was owned by MCA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
Where basic training stories like this usually involve a cocky or spoiled character learning a lesson about humbleness and teamwork, Cam is coming from a place of insecurity and fear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
While he was going through his basic training, Shane did not get access to newspapers or watch TV.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
I hadn’t written much during basic training, but now I wanted to, and I really wasn’t sure why.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
