What Is MEPS, and How Do I Deal with It? MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, this where you'll go for testing and medical screening.
Understanding Stationary Drill Stationary drill consists of drill movements that are accomplished without marching.
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The Basics of Marching Once you get the hang of stationary drill commands, your training instructor will take it to the next level and have you...
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Preparing For MEPS' Medical Questions If you decide to start the application process, your recruiter will give you a list of questions. These questions will again...
From Active Duty to Reserve, Soldier Finds 'Best of Both Worlds' Spc. Michael Edwards encouraged others who have left or plan to leave active duty to consider service in the Army Reserve.
Oldest-Known Veteran, 110, Blazed Path for Blacks, Women Emma Didlake had no idea what a big deal it was when she joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943.
New Air Force Basic Training Fitness Standards Fitness standards for basic training used to be different from operational Air Force standards, but that is no longer the...
Navy Weapons Qualification Course The Navy is unique: Before you get to handle an actual weapon, you get a chance to fire one in a computerized simulator.
Military Moves, School Enrollment and Spouse Employment Were Upended by Tuberville Promotions Blockade For the bulk of 2023, Tuberville placed the hold on all nominations for general and flag officers, which must be approved by...
Navy Officer Charged with Murdering Wife Last Year in Japan Hotel The family of Jesse Olsen said the Navy has provided little support since notifying Olsen's parents of the news.
Pentagon Will Use Health Screenings, Commanders to Ferret Out Trans Troops for Separations Despite the unresolved legal challenge, defense officials now say that they plan to utilize the military's regular health...
'They Don't Care About My Kids': Marine Families Take Military to Court After Child Abuse at Yuma Day Care In November, the families filed a federal tort claim, which allows individuals to litigate against the government. The filing...
One Trillion Dollars?! Nine Charts to Help Demystify the Pentagon's Budget Golden Dome, shipbuilding, warrior ethos: Here’s your primer to start following the Defense Department’s billions.
