There are many benefits in serving the United States and her citizens by being a member of the United States National Guard. Some of the most common benefits are: Gaining skills to help in the civilian world Earning extra money to help offset the rising living costs Travel But another benefit that isn’t mentioned as …
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Today, I’m going to give you an overview of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Children are the future, and it is our duty to make sure that future shines bright. Those were the words I used when, several years ago I was involved with helping teenagers get their skate-park rebuilt in Lebanon. Missouri. In …
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This post is about what it will take an officer to attain the position of Army Functional Area 47: Academy Professor at the United States Military Academy. Approximately 50 miles North of New York City is the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. This military educational institution is considered the best of …
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With an intense history that goes years back, the Army War College has provided resources to leaders unlike any other educational institution could. In today’s post, we are going to provide an overview of the Army War College. In keeping theme with the expectation that US Army Officers are to engage in lifelong learning and …
Every Soldier in the Army has an important position. If the job is available, it is important in keeping the Army running smoothly. As some jobs have been done away with, there is one job within the Army we are quite sure will be around as long as there is an United States Army. That …
Do you know, or have you seen a Soldier wearing a tab that says: Jungle Expert? Maybe you are quite familiar with uniform regulations, and you are curious about the where, why, and how this patch can be on a uniform. In today’s post, we are going to research the Jungle Expert Tab: what you …
Today, we’re going to take a few minutes and discuss the military HALO badge. Have you ever watched an individual jump out of an airplane and fall for what seems like miles before opening their parachute and drifting safely to the ground? For many of us, we call these people crazy or nuts. The ones …
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In today’s post, we are going to have an overview of the Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning Course. Whenever a unit needs to relocate to a new area of operations, a plan of movement needs to be developed. In many cases, a Mobility Warrant Officer is utilized, but there are others who are involved in …
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Today, I want to take some time and educate you about the U.S. Army Sniper School. The original Sniper School originally launched in 1955 at Camp Perry, Ohio, but it closed down in 1956. The current Sniper School was established in 1987 at Fort Benning, Georgia, as part of the 197th Infantry Brigade. This is …
The National Guard SMP Program is a program for R.O.T.C Cadets who are willing to serve in the National Guard while they are a college student. It’s basically a two-year program where you serve simultaneously in the National Guard and R.O.T.C. Normally it’s reserved for Cadets in their Junior and Senior year of college. To …
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