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Military Life

How to Ace the ASVAB

If you are planning on joining the military, you will need to first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) or the equivalent qualifying exam for Officers. It is important to do well on this test, not only because you won’t be able to join the military if you don’t pass, but you may [...]

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Happy Veterans Day 2009

Today I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has ever worn the uniform of the United States Military, and anyone who has ever loved, supported, or known someone who has served in our armed forces. It is only because of the men and women who served in our armed forces, and [...]

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Looking for a Job? Consider Joining the Military

Unemployment is a major problem in the US right now. The economic crisis and recession have caused over a million job losses in the past year, and some economists are expecting that number to go as high as 2 million more this year. These are the highest levels of unemployment we have seen in the [...]

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Taking Chance – A New Film on HBO

I was recently sent a link to Taking Chance, a new film by HBO that premieres Saturday February 21, 8PM. The film is based on a true story about Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, a 17 year veteran of the USMC who volunteers to escort the remains of a 19 year old Lance Corporal Chance Phelps, [...]

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone out there, and an extra special thanks to those of you who are separated from your friends and family this year. I have spent quite a few holidays separated from family and friends and I know what it is like to work late into the evening when you [...]

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Happy Veteran’s Day

I would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to everyone who has served in the armed forces. Without the service and dedication of those like you, our nation would be a much different place, if it even existed at all. Hopefully most of you get today off so you can enjoy this well earned [...]

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How the US Military Fights Poverty Worldwide

This article is part of Blog Action Day, a day in which bloggers around the world unite to bring attention to a single issue. This year, the issue is poverty. The US military is known for its ability to strike anywhere at anytime – and the results are almost always effective. While you may think [...]

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