Sending a care package is one of the best ways to support someone who is deployed, in training, or stationed far from home. A well thought out package can boost morale, provide comfort, and remind them that people back home are thinking about them. With so many options available it is easy to overthink or … Read more
Becoming a member of the military is a big commitment. Some people are ready to take that step the minute they graduate from high school. Others pursue a 4-year college degree while participating in military activities as part of a Service Academy or Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Unit. Others decide that they want to … Read more
The United States Military Academy at West Point, known as USMA or West Point, is the oldest military college institution in the United States. The significance of the campus’ location along the Hudson River in New York goes back to the Revolutionary War. Since its establishment in 1802, West Point has graduated military leaders who … Read more
U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers perform one of the most physically demanding and high-risk roles within the Coast Guard aviation community. These specialists are formally designated as Aviation Survival Technicians (ASTs) and serve as helicopter rescue swimmers during maritime search and rescue operations. ASTs are trained to respond to emergencies in extreme conditions, including rough … Read more
Enlisting in the military is an intensely competitive process. If you are thinking of joining the military without a high school diploma, it may seem like the odds are stacked against you. However, the military enlists General Equivalency Diploma (GED) holders as long as they meet a set of requirements. So, how can you join … Read more