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.
Navy Demotion Reversed for GOP Congressman Who Government Watchdog Found Abused Subordinates Jackson was quietly demoted to captain in 2022, three years after his retirement from the Navy, following an inspector...
Camp Pendleton Officer, Wife Sue Military Housing Company over Crash That Killed 8-Year-Old Son A Marine Corps family whose 8-year-old son died last year after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Camp...
Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.
How the Men on a Navy Submarine Survived After Sinking 240 Feet in the Atlantic Trapped 240 feet beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, Lt. Oliver Naquin could not ensure the crew of the USS Squalus...
Rubio Says US Is Designating 2 More Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Groups The two new designees, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, are Ecuadorian gangs blamed for much of the violence that began since the...
