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UltimateBasic

  1. So you wanna be a special ops soldier huh? Well, here is what it takes:... fb.me/1wxi5Nh8j 6:53 PM May 3rd via Facebook
  2. Basic Training Tip of the Day! eepurl.com/lnrT9 8:32 AM May 3rd via Tweet Button
  3. NEW, sign up for the Basic Training Tip of the Day! Just go to UltimateBasicTranining.com and put your email in the red box on the right. 8:46 AM Apr 30th via Facebook
  4. My latest SlideShare upload : Basic training webinar slideshare.net/MikeVolkin/bas… via @slideshare 9:29 PM Apr 26th via Tweet Button
  5. Every single piece of paper your recruiter gives you, file safely. I recommend scanning everything and keeping... fb.me/1ZO9IRmAl 10:22 PM Apr 13th via Facebook
  6. Always follow the directions of your drill sergeant, even if you know they are giving you incorrect orders. 9:08 PM Apr 11th via web
  7. just past 22,000 followers. thanks everyone! 1:17 PM Apr 10th via web
  8. Now on pintrest, a basic training board! pinterest.com/pin/2431944485… via @pinterest 3:40 PM Apr 6th via Tweet Button
  9. Should be nice weather throughout much of the country. How will you be working out this weekend? 1:17 PM Apr 6th via Facebook
  10. new workout DVD coming soon to get you in shape for basic training. What have you been doing to prepare for the military fitness tests? 11:11 AM Apr 2nd via Facebook
  11. Basic training tip: Don't ever lean on anything (i.e. a wall) or put your hands in your pockets, both of these... fb.me/1eaMtLjSA 11:10 AM Apr 2nd via Facebook
  12. new website launced! Post here and let me know what you think: UltimateBasicTraining.com 6:21 PM Mar 11th via Facebook
  13. Are you considering the military as a career option? If so, maybe you would be right for a realty TV show:... fb.me/1HPxGhavZ 8:36 AM Mar 2nd via Facebook
  14. one more like and we have 900 fans! someone click that like button :) 9:42 AM Feb 21st via Facebook
  15. Top 10 things to expect at boot camp: exm.nr/yrzIBQ 10:55 AM Feb 9th via web
  16. my first posting on Examiner.com... fb.me/15jRP5wUV 10:54 AM Feb 9th via Facebook
  17. cool. I have been accepted to write for the Examiner.com:... fb.me/uaISiZjl 3:36 PM Feb 8th via Facebook
  18. now on Pintrest! Post your basic training pictures, likes/dislikes, fears, etc, on this board:... fb.me/1FECqC68x 12:00 PM Feb 6th via Facebook
  19. Inspiring story about a man who lost 100 pounds to join the Army:... fb.me/QJeks42q 8:21 AM Feb 3rd via Facebook
  20. Learn what you can do to support your recruit at military basic training: ultimatebasictraining.com/blog/?p=342 8:14 AM Feb 3rd via web