The service dogs in the military are just as committed to serving their country as the men and women of the Armed Forces are. The military has utilized dogs to help fight the enemy since World War I. Dogs have evolved to become veterans themselves and they play a distinct role in the lives of […]

One of the hardest and most dangerous jobs in the military is EOD. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Army, Navy, or Air Force, they’re each, by far, both mentally and physically challenging. I’ve spent 16 great years in the military and all 16 of those have been on an EOD team. And I wouldn’t change […]

Our military academies are some of the best academic institutions in the country. They teach you about the military, as well as how to be a leader and an excellent individual. The Different Institutions There are differences in each of the institutions but they all have one thing in common. They produce some of the […]

One of the freedoms we get to enjoy in the United States is freedom of choice. It’s a freedom many countries don’t have. In some countries, military service is mandatory. In ours, the only time service was required was when the draft was in place, and that was many years ago. For some, the military […]

We live in an era that’s surrounded by technology. For most people, they can’t get five feet away from their phone. As for the youth today, they can’t spend a few minutes away from their Xbox or some other computer game. It’s my honest belief that this is what has weakened our military as a […]

Other than wanting to serve my country, I do have other plans contingent upon my relief of duty from the United States Army. But my plan is to build a strong basis for that relief. So in the meantime, I would like to embellish my resume, not only with the service to my country, but […]

One of the most important things related to basic training is actually being prepared for basic training. That doesn’t mean having your priorities straight, although that is definitely a plus. It’s also not making peace with whatever demons you have in your closet before heading out. It means being in shape. One of the worst […]

For many, it will probably amaze you when I tell you what the hardest job in the military is. It’s true that the military has many professions that are extremely difficult. Even just completing the schools that are required to call yourself a specific profession is both physically and mentally demanding. These schools include Navy […]

Anybody who has spent a good amount of time in the military knows that members of the Armed Forces live a life without necessities. I’ve spent over 16 years in the military and I’ve lived, slept, and trained in some of the harshest conditions in the world. For those in the National Guard, you’ve endured […]