While most Army personnel are trained in self defense, combatives and how to survive in wartime situations, there are some soldiers who are taken to a “higher level.” That is what the Army Special Warfare Center is all about. Many assume war is just men and machines shooting at and killing each other. But there …
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It only makes good sense to take advantage of all the education the military is willing to provide. From what I see, there are 9 graduate schools within the United States Armed Forces. I am going to go through the one by one and tell you a bit about each. National Defense University This University …
Understanding the GI Bill can be difficult. The benefits from it are immense but attaining those benefits can be nearly impossible if you do not understand the system, or you may find you have to pay back the government because it was discovered you are ineligible for the benefits. First and foremost, you need to …
How exactly does a person explain the sport of rugby? If we were to try and draw you a picture, first consider the sport of soccer (football in Europe), and the sport of American football. Rugby is essentially a mix of these 2 sports. Like soccer, there is no pads or helmets except the occasional …
The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, is the educational zone that has developed some of the greatest leaders our nation has ever known. Fully accredited, students at the United States Military Academy can choose from over 40 academic majors that cover a wide variety of areas. Upon graduation, students earn their …
One way that leadership has been taught is through sports. The United States Military Academy at West Point understands that basic principal and that is why sports are a huge part of the system that the USMA uses. In today’s post, I am going to explain the many sports programs offered at the USMA at …
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One of the best ways to pay for college and become a commissioned officer in the United States Army is to travel the Army ROTC route. ROTC stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps. ROTC became a reality by the National Defense Act of 1916. The first Lieutenants commissioned into the Army were in 1920. Cadets …
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I distinctly remember Grandpa telling me, “Boy, if you don’t learn something new each day, it was a wasted day.” How right my Grandpa was…may he rest in peace. We must always learn, and whether you are in the Army, the Army National Guard or Reserves, or even on IRR, the Army now has a …
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When we think of military aviation, the Air Force is usually the first thought that comes to mind, but the Army also has aviation units too. As a matter of fact, the United States Air Force began as a unit of the United States Army. In today’s post, we are going to examine Army Aviation …
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It is a program that has been in place for many years. The United States Army, and other military branches have gained magnificent leaders from this program. JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. In today’s post, we are going to examine the Army JROTC and explain what it is and how it works. …
