What Military Recruits Can Take from the 'Miracle on Ice' USA Hockey Team Coach Herb Brooks assembles a team of undisciplined individuals and turned it into a team capable of beating the Soviet Union...
How Old Is Too Old to Join the Military? If you really want to join at an "advanced" age it may be possible.
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.
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.
Be Ready To Raise Your Right Hand Everyone who joins the military has one thing in common. They must swear-in by repeating the enlisted or officer oath.
Substance Abuse Could Keep You from Joining Most services have zero tolerance for any drugs harder than marijuana, including heroin, cocaine and ecstasy.
The Military Gives Enlistment Bonuses and Incentives. Find Out More The Armed Forces offer enlistment incentives, the most common being enlistment or signing bonuses.
3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Enlistment Here are the three key ways you can navigate your way from recruitment through service to make the most of your enlistment.
Be an Asset: Train for the Military Mindset There are many things besides fitness that you should consider working on while you prepare to join the military.
Joining the Military: What You Should Know Before Committing Joining the military is a big commitment - by both you and the military. This commitment is not to be taken lightly.
'I'm Very Proud of Him:' Sergeant Major of the Army Reacts to Black Lieutenant's Traffic Stop "He represented himself and our Army well through his calm, professional response to the situation -- I'm very proud of him."
FBI Seeks Suspects After Laser Hits US Air Force Aircraft in Georgia The FBI says that around 9:50 a.m. on March 9, a U.S. Air Force aircraft was deliberately struck by a high-powered laser for...
For the First Time, a Woman Has Been Nominated to Lead the Army The Biden administration plans to nominate Christine Wormuth, a former top Defense Department official, as the first female...
Sleep Disorders Are Skyrocketing Among US Military Personnel, Study Finds The increases should concern military leaders and doctors as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Female Cadet Sets New Record for West Point's Punishing Obstacle Course A female cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point set a record on the grueling obstacle course standing between every...