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.
No Matter the Reason, a Different World Awaits Civilians in the Military Whether it's a new start in life, serving the country or simply protecting it, all recruits have their reasons for enlisting.
Airman Accused of Firing AK-47 Through Apartment Wall in Latest Gun Death Near Wyoming Base The weekend arrest and firearm death come just weeks after a Security Forces airman was killed by an M18 handgun on base...
Navy Is Retiring the Last of its Storied Cruisers. To Veterans, They Were ‘the Pinnacle of Naval Power’ As the Navy nears its 250th anniversary in October, there's a lot of reminiscing going on about the fleet. Much of it...
Cancer in Military Pilots and Aircrews Will Be Studied Under Newly Signed Law President Donald Trump signed a law last week ordering the review of the prevalence of cancer and deaths by cancer in fixed...
AI Is About to Radically Alter Military Command Structures that Haven’t Changed Much Since Napoleon’s Army AI agents -- autonomous, goal-oriented software powered by large language models -- can automate routine staff tasks...
40 Years of Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunions. Now, a Final 'Taps' In a pesky drizzle, a handful of people recently set out 400 small American flags on an empty lot in memory of the 400...
