Ft. McMellan Basic Training 1977, Co F, 2 BN,1 PLT 9:28:77

Fort McClellan, located in Alabama, was a key training center for the U.S. Army throughout much of the 20th century. In 1977, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Platoon began their basic training cycle on September 28th, shaping new recruits into disciplined soldiers. The training emphasized physical fitness, marksmanship, and core military values, preparing enlistees for service during the latter years of the Cold War. Graduates of this cycle joined the ranks of soldiers who served in various assignments across the globe, upholding the traditions of the United States Army.