Rob V. is the founder of OperationMilitaryKids.org. While he never actually served in the US Military, he has a passion for writing about military related topics.
Born and raised in Woodbridge, NJ, he graduated from the New Jersey Institute Of Technology with an MBA in eCommerce. His hobbies include beach volleyball, target shooting, and lifting.
Rob is also a Commercially rated pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), with over 1,500 hours of flight time.
Back in the day, joining the military was a simple and straightforward process. The requirements to join the service were relatively lenient, especially during wartime.
Nevertheless, this is no longer the case. Things have changed, and the requirements have become … Click Here To Read the rest
There are several different branches of the United States Military, but often the first one that comes to mind to the general public is the U.S. Army.
The Army has an outstanding tradition in the United States. Many have direct … Click Here To Read the rest
When enlisting in the U.S. Army, all new recruits may select a job. This more specialized form of occupation is known as a Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS.
There are over 140 MOSs in the Army, which is why we … Click Here To Read the rest
The Military Alphabet, also known as the NATO phonetic alphabet, has been in use since 1927 as a way of effectively and clearly communicating critical information.
There are many reasons why the military uses the phonetic alphabet, including:
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