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Urbahns said many people now share their stories of basic training at Fort Knox on websites. A quick search can yield a treasure trove of stories, many of them filled with the difficulties of getting through the culture shock of civilian life and adopting a military mindset.

So many Soldiers passed through the gates of Fort Knox in basic training that in 1968, leaders celebrated their one millionth graduate there — a Pvt. Gerald Follmar, who would later graduate from Officer Candidate School and receive his commission.

That same year, Reserve Officer Training Camp’s Basic Camp opened at Fort Knox. So many Soldiers passed through the gates of Fort Knox in basic training that in 1968, leaders celebrated their one millionth graduate there — a Pvt. Gerald Follmar, who would later graduate from Officer Candidate School and receive his commission.

Jim McCloughan credits Fort Knox basic training with saving his life. After graduating college, the former Army combat medic and Medal of Honor recipient attended basic training at Fort Knox in 1968 under the draft when there were no deferments handed out.