Nick Anderson has been serving on Active Duty in the U.S. Navy for the last 10 years. He graduated from Saint Leo University with his B.A. in Accounting and is a graduate student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, pursuing an M.B.A. in Finance. Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Nick enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. During his deployments onboard the USS Fort McHenry, he traveled to 23 countries on four continents, sailing roughly 42,000 nautical miles across 30 seas and five oceans. He currently resides in Meridian, Mississippi.
Nearly all men between the ages of 18 and 25 living in the United States are required by law to register with the Selective Service System.
Draft registration is a legal requirement that exists regardless of whether an active military … Click Here To Read the rest
The military is constantly evolving when it comes to innovations in equipment and gear for its troops.
One of the most significant of these innovations is the poncho liner, also affectionately known to service members as the military “woobie” blanket.… Click Here To Read the rest
Stop-loss is one of the most feared terms in the military.
It means the service can involuntarily extend your enlistment beyond your original end of service date.
It was used heavily during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and still exists … Click Here To Read the rest
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a voluntary elective program offered at many U.S. high schools for students in grades nine through twelve.
The program focuses on leadership, citizenship, character development, and educational growth, with no requirement or expectation … Click Here To Read the rest
MEPS is the place where the military decides if you are qualified to serve.
They run background checks, medical exams, and ask detailed questions about your past.
Many recruits feel tempted to hide something.
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