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.
Separations from loved ones during boot camp are often challenging, but boot camp letters help build morale and confidence.
Fortunately, even though keeping in immediate contact is impossible, it is still possible to stay in touch by writing letters.
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Joining the military does not look the same for every recruit, and many people wonder what the differences are between Active Duty vs Reserves.
Every branch of the military has not only its Active Duty members, but they also have … Click Here To Read the rest
The Army 2 mile run is part of the Physical Fitness Test (APFT).
You need to meet the minimum physical fitness standards of the APFT to qualify for the military.
Consequently, preparing now for the Army 2 mile … Click Here To Read the rest
Subway is well-known for its healthier-than-average meals and completely customizable sandwiches.
Some Subways offer a military discount of around 10% off, and many locations offer a free six-inch sub on Veteran’s Day each year.
The locations that don’t offer military … Click Here To Read the rest
The United States Navy only has one training location for boot camp.
The Great Lakes Naval Training Center serves as the only active training facility in the country for the U.S. Navy.
It processes more than 50,000 recruits each year … Click Here To Read the rest