Basic Training: America's Proving Ground

2003Returning Series1 Season · 1 Episode

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines - Explore the history and process of joining America's fighting forces. From the frost of Valley Forge to the dizzying heat of California's desert, go step-by-step through the trials and pride of Basic Training.

Released: Oct 15, 2003

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