The military as a whole is dangerous. It does not matter what your MOS is or where you’re at; it’s dangerous. Why do you think only 1 percent of Americans have the courage to put on a military uniform, lace up a pair of boots, load a weapon, and stand up to fight for freedom? […]

The Hardest Job in the Army The Army 2nd lieutenant very well may be the hardest job in the Army. Most 2LT are very young, normally between the ages of 23 and 26, unless they’re lucky enough to have been enlisted prior to receiving their commission. They are immediately put into the military ranks as […]

Combat medics obviously have one of the most vital and dangerous jobs in the military. Combat medics spend countless hours in MOS school over several months in San Antonio, TX. And this isn’t just for the Army. The Navy Combat Medics, known as “corpsmen,” attend the same school. A combat medic has to learn how […]

by Trey Howard What does being a soldier’s child mean? It’s more than a phrase, mannerism, or easy task. It’s a lifestyle. My father began his journey in the armed forces at age 18, fresh out of high school and ready for Desert Storm, almost 10 years before I was born. Although I had not […]

Are you thinking about transitioning from military to civilian jobs? I will begin by saying, do you really want to leave the military? Why? You should really consider staying and think about the reason you want to leave, especially if you are in the National Guard or military reserves. Here are some reasons why: it […]

There are many comparisons between the military and sports. Many people chose a career path in sports and then later became members of the military. Many people also chose to serve in the military and then later became sports stars. If you look at the Naval Academy and West Point, sports are a big part […]

If anybody in the military says the military does great at time management, it’s not true. The military wastes a lot of time doing ridiculous tasks that they have no reason to complete. This is especially true for those who are deploying or preparing to deploy. A lot of time is spent sitting around doing […]

Saving money in the military can be a challenge. When I started my career in the military many years ago, my net gain every two weeks as an E4 was $430. I received no BAH or additional pay until I was deployed and received dive pay and hazardous duty pay. Since then, the pay has […]

Let me begin by saying “What Happened?” Physical fitness among Army soldiers has gone way downhill, especially when compared to what it was several years ago. Is it because we live in a technology-driven world today? Is it because the newer generation doesn’t care? I have it—it’s because we have accepted mediocrity due to laziness […]