ATHENS — U.S. Army recruits got a glimpse Saturday into what their military lives will be like during a pre-basic and physical training at the U.S. Army Reserve station off Winterville Road in Athens. “This is huge — probably the biggest help,” Drill Sgt. Kevin Elrod said of the training. “This is putting the (new recruits) in front of real drill sergeants. ... Some are scared to go to basic training.