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.
Have you ever noticed the blue flag with a red stripe and wondered what was the purpose of it?
There are numerous U.S. flag variations, each with its own specific meaning and representation.
Often, the colors of the flag reveal … Click Here To Read the rest
The American flag with gold fringe seems like a subtle, decorative detail.
However, upon deeper examination, some believe that the gold fringe represents an ominous meaning.
For this reason, the precise meaning of the American flag with gold fringe has … Click Here To Read the rest
The United States has many important symbols for freedom and liberty.
These include obvious and very recognizable icons such as the American flag and the Statue of Liberty.
Meanwhile, other symbols for freedom are much more subtle yet apparent in … Click Here To Read the rest
What is the deal with the upside down American flag?
Recently, more U.S. flags have been spotted flipped around, leading some to question the actual purpose of the demonstration.
Be that as it may, the upside down American flag is … Click Here To Read the rest
Marine Corps awards and medals represent noteworthy achievements within the service branch.
As such, the Marine Corps presents a variety of service ribbons and medals to recipients.
These include important military distinctions like the Navy Cross, Commendation Medal, and Achievement … Click Here To Read the rest