Allowing recruits to use their cellphones during basic training comes as the Navy eyes ways to lower attrition rates and increase interest in joining up.
The Florida base has been initially selected as a new home for the Pegasus aircraft, beating out Fairchild AFB in Washington. A final verdict is slated for fall 2023.
Paratroopers train in Alaska, Marine recruits take part in Basic Warrior Training at Parris Island, a cadet shapes hot steel at the Air Force Academy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms.