Navy Boot Camp Timeline at a Glance From in-processing to graduation, recruits undergo eight weeks of training during Navy boot camp.
US Naval History and Roles The U.S. Navy is the most lethal force on the high seas. But what makes it so lethal?
The History and Roles of the US Army Originally formed to protect the freedom of the first 13 colonies, the Army has evolved and grown from this small militia...
The History and Roles of the National Guard The Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation.
The History and Roles of the Coast Guard The history of the Coast Guard is very complicated, because it is the amalgamation of five federal agencies.
Substance Abuse Could Keep You from Joining Most services have zero tolerance for any drugs harder than marijuana, including heroin, cocaine and ecstasy.
Staying Connected During Basic Training Basic training can leave some recruits feeling isolated, but phone calls, mail from home, and battle buddies will help.
US Navy's Values and Missions The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars.
US Army's Values and Missions Because the Army's missions are vast and varied, it is impossible to sum them up in one comprehensive list
The Unstoppable Airman: Busy Mother of Four Joins National Guard Airman 1st Class Tanya Brown was a fulltime everything three years ago. Then, the 35 year old decided to join the Air...
Federal Government Shutdown Grinds into a Second Week as Tempers Flare at the Capitol As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.
Trump Targets Blumenthal, Calling for Investigation into Senator's Vietnam Service Claims President Donald Trump is targeting U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal again after Connecticut’s senior U.S. senator grilled U.S...
At 50, He Survived Marine Boot Camp — Then Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa When 50-year-old Paul Douglas showed up at Marine Corps boot camp in 1942, the white-haired economics professor looked more...
Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Cavalry Troops in Rare 21st-Century Encounter A short video circulating online this month appears to show a Russian mounted patrol being struck by a Ukrainian drone near...
When The Government Can Afford Everything Except The Essentials Every shutdown forces the government to decide what counts as “essential.” Air traffic controllers and TSA agents fall into...
