David D.

David is a former Marine and did four tours of duty in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan. A graduate of the US Naval Academy, he left the Marine Corps as a Captain, and then briefly returned to the Marines and retired as a Major. David also worked as a Private Military Contractor with several different companies, and worked closely with companies such as Blackwater (now Academi). He also runs a non-profit organization called Vigilante Cares, which uses drones to help veterans with PTSD. He currently resides in California, and works as a freelance writer, photographer, and commercial drone pilot. Connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

9 Private Military Contractor Jobs List (Updated For 2026)

March 9, 2026June 17, 2024 by David D.

Private military contractor (PMC) jobs cover a wide range of contracted roles that support security, logistics, medical, training, and technical work for government and private organizations.

Because the term “PMC” is often used broadly, job duties and requirements can vary … Click Here To Read the rest

5 Free Ways to Verify Military Service in 2026 (Records Search)

April 22, 2026June 17, 2024 by David D.

6 free ways to verify military service - find out if someone served in the military

Verifying military service can matter for employment, benefits paperwork, family research, and situations where someone’s claims don’t match the facts.

However, there is no single public database that provides a complete “military lookup by name” for all service members, and … Click Here To Read the rest