Every Memorial Day weekend, many Americans pack up their vehicles and go camping, to picnics, or just travel to see friends and family. Since it is the beginning of summer season, it is a great time to get away and relax. What everyone needs to keep in mind is the real reason we celebrate Memorial Day. While …
Those who have been awarded a Purple Heart deserve our respect and thanks. The award is presented to individuals who suffered injuries from acts of aggression by enemy forces. In today’s post, we are going to research the Purple Heart. There are cases where some assume they, or someone they know deserves to be awarded …
In today’s post, I’m going to cover what I believe are the top 10 most decorated Army Soldiers of all time. Putting together a detailed list like this is fun, yet subjective. If you were to ask 100 people who the most decorated Army Soldiers of all time were, you would receive 100 different answers. …
If you see a woman wearing the Women’s Army Corps Service Medal, I suggest you thank her for her service and help her with anything she needs. She will be quite elderly because this medal was only distributed to women who served in World War II. Anyone who served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps …
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No matter how we look at it, every Army division that served in World War II performed to its utmost ability. In today’s post, I am going to provide my opinion of the top 10 Army Divisions in WW2, but please know that we feel a huge amount of gratefulness to all the Soldiers and …
Finding a job in this volatile job market is tough for anyone…especially Veterans. You have sacrificed 4+ years of your post-high school life (for the most part) serving your country and acquiring skills that most could only dream about obtaining or experiencing. You may or may not have a college degree to add to that. …
If you’ve spent any time in the military, you’ve heard of the Green Berets. These select few are the best of the best. They are some of the most physically fit, mentally tough, and technically and tactically proficient Soldiers the Army has to offer. But there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the Green …
Regardless of what most people think, Memorial Day is not about getting drunk, having a BBQ and getting an extra day or two off work. Instead, Memorial Day is designed to celebrate all who have gone before us and given their life to defend our freedom. It’s a day to remember those great folks who …
Currently, there are 51 Department of Veterans Affairs federal grants, government grants, and loans that are available to all military Veterans (and sometimes, their spouses too). But, with any benefit available to Veterans from the government, a little leg-work and research is needed to know what is out there and what you qualify for. In this …
We’ve all seen the “Support the Troops” magnets that pepper many cars across our great Nation. I personally have always felt that supporting the troops means a lot more than just slapping a magnet on your car bumper. To me, support typically means action. While I’m sure we all appreciate the thought, there are actually …
