How Old Is Too Old to Join the Military? If you really want to join at an "advanced" age it may be possible.
Guide to Military Uniforms The first U.S. military uniforms date back to 1779 when General George Washington chose to use the blue uniform coat with...
By the Letter, Here's a Glossary of Common Military Acronyms Check out the acronyms service members use every day in the military, both common and rare.
The Military is Big on Customs and Courtesies. You Should Be, Too The U.S. military comprises five branches that instill pride in their members through history, mission, capabilities and...
In Basic Training, Surviving the Gas Chamber Requires Sound Strategy Every recruit who goes through basic training is subjected to training in the gas chamber. Learn how to prepare for it.
From the Final Oath to Arriving at Basic: Where Does the Time Go? When you're done with MEPS, it's time to take the oath and head out to basic training.
From Bare Feet to Combat Boots, Marine Lives His American Dream During a high school job fair, Osmar Gorish noticed a man in blue with a big blue banner reading "MARINES" and approached.
Fort Jackson Basic Training: What You Need to Know So you're to report to Fort Jackson for basic training. Welcome to the Army's largest Training and Doctrine Command post.
Former Soldier Earns His Air Force Wings After Being Shot in Arm in Iraq Air Force pilots play a vital role by delivering supplies and flying wounded troops in hopes of saving their lives.
After Accident, Former Football Player Regains His Footing in the ROTC After an accident short-circuited his football career, Anderson Mack turned to Plan B: Joining Army ROTC.
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.
