Military Ranks: Everything You Need to Know Understanding military ranks can be tricky, especially when it comes to knowing the military ranks in order.
Learn About the Armed Forces Service Academies These tips give you an edge in getting into one of these elite institutions.
Military PT Test Workout: Prepare for the Pushups, Plank, Run Following changes in military fitness tests, along with corresponding pass/fail standards ,over the past few decades, most...
These Are the Current DoD Fitness Tests for 2026 Over the past 20 years, to say that all branches of the military have changed their fitness testing and standards is an...
Warmup Ideas for Your Cardio Workouts Here is a list of warmups you can try out before your next cardio day, along with a sample workout of the week that requires...
Ask Stew: Endurance Athlete Prepares for Army Ranger Selection Endurance athletes typically need to focus more on resistance training, including both calisthenics and weight lifting, when...
What Happens to Military Recruits at MEPS? MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station. This is where you'll go for testing and medical screening.
Are You Eligible to Join the Military? Eligibility rules to join the U.S. military can be a little confusing. Different rules exist for enlisting and for officer...
Ask Stew: The Best Recommendation Letters for Military Special Programs Here is a question from a young OCS-to-BUD/S hopeful concerning the best letters of recommendation to help with the...
Coast Guard Ranks: A Complete Guide to Enlisted and Officer Ranks Explore U.S. Coast Guard ranks from seaman to admiral. Learn about the rank structure, pay grades, insignia, and promotion...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
