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.
How long is basic training?
This is a question we here at OMK get very frequently, for good reason.
Unfortunately, the answer to the question depends on which military branch you intend to serve.
While there are several aspects of … Click Here To Read the rest
Unfortunately, in the modern era, it’s relatively easy to obtain a fake military ID.
There are a variety of reasons people seek to steal a military ID or copy one, including access to hundreds of military discounts.
Consequently, it’s important … Click Here To Read the rest
What is the military pistol used in each service branch?
The answer depends on the time period and other factors.
In recent years, several branches have adopted the same military pistol (Sig Sauer M17) as its standard-issue weapon.
However, in … Click Here To Read the rest
Military dog tags are one of the most recognizable features of a uniform.
The iconic piece of identification has origins with the military that dates back more than 150 years.
As a result, dog tags are generally considered one of … Click Here To Read the rest
As technology has taken over interpersonal communications through internet messaging and texting, it’s rare to find people who still exchange letters as traditional pen pals.
Yet, receiving letters from “home” has always been a significant part of the U.S. military … Click Here To Read the rest