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.
The Sea Service Ribbon holds a special place in the military award echelon.
It’s designed to recognize military personnel in various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces that perform a specific service.
Therefore, “sea service” is attributed to duty while … Click Here To Read the rest
The Good Conduct Medal, as the name implies, indicates a measure of behavior, attitude, and conduct that is desired by the Armed Forces.
As such, members of the various service branches are eligible for the military award.
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Air Force ribbons are proudly displayed on the service uniform.
Often, military ribbons serve as an alternative in the event the airman is unable to display the full medal directly on the uniform.
Therefore, recognizing the colors and patterns, along … Click Here To Read the rest
Military training for civilians provides a rare opportunity to experience the life of a service member.
Accordingly, civilians are grateful to receive some of the highest quality military training on earth.
The United States Armed Forces are highly regarded both … Click Here To Read the rest
What do all the Army patches on a uniform represent?
The military uniform is one of the most important items, if not the most important, a soldier possesses.
In fact, some argue the uniform is as crucial as any weapon.… Click Here To Read the rest