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In today’s post, I am going to explain a little about an Additional Skill Identifier that is extremely important. This is an ASI for Army Officers and I believe that any unit who “moves” consistently should have at least oneContinue reading… Army Officer ASI 3S: Unit Air Movements Officer
The key for any relationship to be healthy is communication. It doesn’t matter if it is a client – business, boss – employee, parent – child or husband – wife, communicating is what keeps the relationship strong, and non-communication canContinue reading… Communicating During Deployment: 18 Important Tips
I was recently talking with an old friend of mine and he described to me his time in the Army and stationed in Germany. I asked him what all places he visited when he was on leave, and he toldContinue reading… 31 Places To Visit In Europe On Military Leave
On nearly every deployment, there are soldiers, officers and spouses always saying, “Why didn’t I do this?” There is nothing easy about deploying. For the new soldier just leaving to Basic Training, or the experienced officer being deployed with hisContinue reading… 10 Important Pre-Deployment Considerations
The War in Iraq lasted a long time. There were many deaths on both sides, and it also effected people in other ways emotionally and physically. There is debate after debate on whether we should have invaded Iraq on theContinue reading… Top 44 Iraq War Facts
When I look back on what I think were some of the most difficult times while serving in the Army, it wasn’t the hard work or the difficult person I would have to work with or for. No, the mostContinue reading… Army Family Separation Pay: What it is and How it Works
EVER VIGILANT When an objective look at law enforcement is made, we would all have to admit that the police are needed to keep a measure of control. The fact that the military has its own system means that itContinue reading… The 18th Military Police Brigade: 10 Cool Facts
Vietnam was a long engagement for United States forces who were aiding the South Vietnamese against the North Vietnamese being backed by Communist sources. Vietnam lasted from 1964-1975. Over 2,500,000 Americans served in the military in Vietnam. While there wasContinue reading… Top 10 Units in the Vietnam War
There are circumstances when separation from the Army is necessary. In many cases, separation is voluntary, but there are also situations of involuntary separation too. We have noticed a large amount of involuntary separations as troops are brought home fromContinue reading… Involuntary Separations in the Army: What You Should Know
Lasting from 2003 until the last day of 2011, our Soldiers battled in the Middle Eastern country of Iraq. The Iraqi War was divided into 7 different campaigns. Those campaigns were then broken down into operations. In today’s article, weContinue reading… The 7 Different Campaigns of the Iraqi War: An Overview
