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The women of today's Air Force can look back with pride to Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin Blake.

In military basic training, there's no such thing as sleeping in. You'll get up at 5 a.m., every single day.

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

In the military, sick call simply means going to see the doctor because you don't feel well, but you better not fake it.

Basic training isn't the place for leisure. Personal grooming and even eating become timed, organized and regulated affairs.

You probably won't be court-martialed in basic training, but a number of other punishments can be used.

Dealing with instructors during basic training can be frustrating, but over time, you'll appreciate what they do.

Each branch has a chain of command. It's used to issue orders and to ask for clarification and resolve problems.

Arriving at base is the moment you've been waiting for. It's the point where your life, as you know it, is now over.

Training to become a marksman lasts approximately 2-3 weeks and ends with qualification testing.