Building an army and developing state of the art weaponry is something that countries must do to protect themselves. However, if each neighboring country has a strong army and sophisticated arsenal, then a war amongst them would prove catastrophic for everyone involved. Therein lays the need for arm
Panzerkampfwagen IV is a medium sized war tank that was developed in late 1930's during Second World War in Nazi Germany. At the time of its design, Panzer IV was not intended to be engaged as an enemy armor as this was supposed to be a support tank to be used against enemy anti tank guns and f
In the 1992 movie "A Few Good Men, " young Navy lawyer Tom Cruise confronts crusty Marine Col. Jack Nicholson, who is a key witness in the court martial of two enlisted men charged with murder. Cruise, his face red, demands to know: "Did you order the Code Red?" Nicholson's response, the movie's d&#
This article tells you what the Navy and the Marines Corps look for when they choose a pilot.
In order to get an in depth look into what it is really like to serve the great country of the United States, I interviewed retired Lieutenant Commander Rod Lubasky. Lieutenant Commander Rod Lubasky is a twenty three year military veteran, serving nine years in the United States Army from 1978-1987
The inside of the Super Falcon -- its tight, but comfortable enough. Seating is recumbent, and my legs straddle a carbon-dioxide scrubber that, along with an oxygen control at my right shoulder, keeps air in the pressurized hull breathable. Each of the two inline piloting positions has a full set of
If a soldier you love passed on, a pendant in her memory can be a gentle reminder of your loved one through the grieving process. Whether you choose to keep a lock of hair, ashes, a photo or a personal date or quote near to your heart, you can personalize your pendant in any way you find suitable.
Like cocaine and heroin, amphetamines were sold in mass quantities during the first half of the twentieth century. Once such compound, Dexedrine, rose to prominence as a diet pill during the 1950s and remains legal, though strictly regulated, to this day. It is, however, frequently cited as an analo
The reasons adult adoptees and others within the adoption community advocate open adoption records are varied, but there are also universal motives that apply to all.
Most scuba diving tanks owned and rented globally are aluminum, making them common in the scuba diving industry. Though steel tanks in the 21st century become increasingly rarer in use and ownership, steel allows for design offering more air in the same size tank as aluminum. Steel is harder than al
The invasion of Iraq in 2003 by the allied coalition was the start of the Second Iraq War, otherwise known as Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was carried out by troops from the Unites States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland. The war lasted from March 19 until April 9, 2003, and 36 countries hav
We are entering a new era where the C4ISR is developing even stronger capabilities than in the past. This is military technology that has existed for a long time, but the difference is that recently there have been major improvements. The military has been increasing its funding in this area.
If you know anything about the history of aviation, you probably realize that the Air Force used to be called the Army Air Corp, and it was not its own separate branch of service. Today of course we have the United States Air Force, and it is huge with bases around the world. So, where did this conc
Graduating with honors from the U.S. Marine Corps requires you to begin your training long before you get to boot camp. Being prepared for the intense training will give you the leg up on your fellow trainees. To be considered for a USMC honors position, candidates must display determination, ingenu
Mao Zedong became China's ruler in 1949Chine -Lijiang - Mao Ze Dong - statue image by Xavier BOUQUIN from Fotolia.comChina was ruled by a Nationalist party for the first half of the 20th century until the end of World War II when the Chinese Civil War began. From 1946-49 the war raged...
Armor protected medieval warriors and also was a sign of status. Whereas the common soldier would have little protection, a privileged European knight, for instance, would be covered from head to toe with armor. The use of armor in the Middle Ages and its cultural aspects should allow for several in
Tanker boots are U.S. military-issued leather combat boots that are tightened onto a soldier's feet by leather straps instead of laces.
Army Basic Training is 9 weeks long and you should already know that you will be away from home for an extended amount of time to train. It is important that you follow the packing list from your recruiter. Below is a list of things you can bring to basic training.
BAH is an abbreviation for Basic Allowance for Housing. This is a United States based stipend recommended by geographic duty location, dependency type as well as pay grade. BAH rates basically offers uniformed service members reasonable accommodation reimbursement based on accommodation expenses in
The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is right around the corner and it is important to make sure you have an appropriate outfit for this occasion. As a guest it is hard to know the exact protocol for the event. By following these tips you will look great and follow etiquette:
