In today’s post, I’d like to discuss mental health support in the Army National Guard. I think it’s best if I take a moment to define mental health before I dive too deep into this topic. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps …
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In today’s post, I’d like to teach you about the DA Form 1687 Signature Card. The military is known for its meticulous paperwork, and the DA Form 1687 Signature Card is an essential piece of documentation in the U.S. Army. While it might seem like just another form, the DA Form 1687 holds significant importance …
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In today’s post, I will educate you about the Army Character Statement. In the U.S. Army, integrity, honor, and ethics are not just values to uphold but crucial components of a soldier’s identity. The Army character statement plays a pivotal role in assessing the character and integrity of soldiers, making it a cornerstone in military …
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In this article, I want to educate you about the Army AGR Program. We’ll cover the different parts of the program, why you should consider it, and how to pursue a career in the AGR. First, here is a simple explanation of what the program is: Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers serve full-time and enjoy …
In today’s post, my goal is to educate you about the Army Leader’s Book. In most small units, leaders are encouraged, and often required, to maintain a Leader’s Book. Both NCOs and officers must compile and maintain their Leader’s Book, with updated information on their soldiers and equipment. This becomes a valuable resource that saves …
In today’s post, I’m going to share what I believe are the top 15 military working dogs of all time. Dogs, these four-legged creatures which are branded man’s best friend are not only amazing household pets but have a long history of being in service with the military. Since ancient times dogs are being used …
In today’s post, I will review the top 16 Medieval Warfare Weapons of all time, as I see it. The Medieval era or somewhat referred to as the middle ages or dark ages stretches from the 5th to the 18th century. The dark ages started after the fall of the great Roman Empire in the …
In today’s post, I will discuss the top 7 legendary Japanese Katanas of all time. If you have read my previous article about medieval weapons, I notably mentioned the katana, the sharpest sword ever made that was able to cut a 9mm bullet without damaging its blade. A katana is a Japanese sword that has …
In today’s post, I’m sharing the top 15 sub-machine guns of all time, as I see it. Compared to a heavy machine gun, sub-machine guns are light, easy to carry, and are a perfect secondary weapon for soldiers. These weapons were first developed in World War I (1914-1918) as close-quarter offensive weapons. The Germans developed …
In today’s post, I’d like to share 10 cool facts about Hannibal Barca. In 625 the Roman Empire (Imperium Romanum in Latin) started their conquest to rule the world. The Empire was fully controlled by the military, the Roman Army was like an indestructible force to fight with because of their numbers, their weapons, the …
