Edwin Levine

**BASIC CAMP** is an introductory military training program designed primarily for college students interested in joining the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in the United States. Established to provide essential foundational skills, Basic Camp typically takes place during the summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The course covers basic soldiering skills, leadership development, and team-building exercises, preparing cadets who did not participate in ROTC during their first two college years to enter advanced ROTC training. Over the years, Basic Camp has played a vital role in commissioning well-prepared officers into the U.S. Army by instilling discipline, confidence, and core military values.

The 95th Training Division, originally constituted as the 95th Division in 1918, has a distinguished history within the U.S. Army Reserve. Reactivated during World War II, the division gained renown for its role in the European Theater, particularly in the Battle of Metz and the crossing of the Saar River. After the war, the division was reorganized as a training unit, focusing on preparing new soldiers through basic and advanced individual training. Today, the 95th Training Division continues its legacy by providing essential training and leadership development for Army Reserve Soldiers.

The 97th General Hospital was a prominent U.S. Army medical facility located in Frankfurt, Germany, established shortly after World War II. Originally activated in August 1944, the hospital played a vital role in providing medical care to American military personnel and their families stationed in Europe during the Cold War. Throughout its operational years, the 97th General Hospital supported numerous military operations, including the Berlin Airlift and later deployments to the Middle East. The hospital was eventually closed in 1992 as part of the post-Cold War drawdown of U.S. forces in Germany.

Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, has served as a cornerstone of U.S. Army training since its establishment in 1918. Originally created to prepare troops for World War I, Fort Benning evolved into the primary site for Infantry and Armor Basic Combat Training. Over the decades, it has shaped millions of Soldiers, instilling discipline, physical fitness, and foundational combat skills. Today, Fort Benning—now part of Fort Moore—continues its legacy as a premier training center, adapting to the changing needs of the modern Army.