Have you ever thought about joining the US Military? If the answer is yes, then read on. These benefits of joining the military may be enough to persuade you to take the leap. If you have n’t considered joining the military, then treat this article as a primer for some of the benefits which may [...]

The military has a variety of special duty assignments and jobs which fall under the radar. Some of them are assignments many service members aren’t even aware of. I had the pleasure of serving in one such duty assignment while I was in the USAF. In 2002 I toured with a group called Tops In [...]

Military records, medals, awards, and decorations are an important part of a veteran’s service record, and are often cherished by veterans and family members. But service records are also essential for establishing eligibility for certain veterans benefits programs. The most frequently requested document form the National Archives is the DD Form 214, proof of military [...]

The military recognizes that military medals are often a cherished part of family history and makes replacement medals, decorations, and awards available to veterans or their next of kin if the veteran is no longer living or able to make the request on his or her own behalf. Requests for replacement medals, decorations, and awards [...]

The National guard recently created a new online game called My Life. The idea is to show how our decisions now can have a huge impact in our employment and financial opportunities – and it all starts when we are young. For example, this game starts with the assumption that you are a recent high [...]

It’s hard to believe that 10 years have passed since terrorists attacked America on September 11, 2001. But at the same time, the after effects of those events continue to be felt today, making it hard to remember what life was like before those terror attacks shook the world. Like Pearl Harbor, the assassination of [...]

Military life has historically revolved around soldiers forming strong bonds with the men and women they served with; however, through frequent relocations, many service members lose touch with the close friends made along the way. One unique Facebook application has been designed to close the gap and bring veterans and service members together on a [...]

If you have ever wondered what the National Guard does, then you should take a few minutes to look at their new online tool from Epic, which allows you to create a custom music video set to footage from National Guard experiences. Create a Custom National Guard Experience Music Video: 1. Choose a theme for [...]

Many civilians commonly assume that people “retire” from the military when they leave the service, which isn’t always the case. Receiving a discharge, or separation, is not the same thing as  military retirement.  A military discharge is simply defined as a military member being released from their obligation to continue service in the armed forces. [...]