It’s important to know which items can be shipped via the US Postal System before you send the time and money packaging the item and paying for shipping. With increased security, many items are now inspected and scanned via X-Ray before they are shipped, and if your package contains hazardous materials, it may not reach [...]

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the military have a long history of working together. In fact, many of our former and current astronauts have worn the military uniform. Veterans Day Message from NASA and Space Station Crew What follows is a message from Expedition 25 Commander Doug Wheelock, an Army colonel, and [...]

Veteran’s Day is a holiday near and dear to the millions of Americans who have worn a military uniform, or loved someone who has. Veterans Day serves as a way for Americans to honor and celebrate the sacrifice and bravery of the millions of men and women who have worn a military uniform in defense [...]

Cell Phones for Soldiers  is a special program intended to help soldiers around the globe stay in contact with their friends and family back home. It was started in 2004 by two siblings in Massachusetts.  At 13 years of age, Brittany Bergquist and her 12 year old brother Robbie set a goal to help servicemembers [...]

You’ve probably seen military movies before where the actors portraying military members recite a series of words and numbers that don’t seem to make any sense. You were most likely hearing the Military Phonetic Alphabet, which is an open code used to communicate letters phonetically to ensure the communication is clear. Military Phonetic Alphabet Why [...]

Are you are planning on joining the military? If so, 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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]