10 Tips for Kids in a Military Family I’ve never been a military kid myself, although I come from a military family, including my paternal grandfather who served in the Philippines during World War II. But as a teacher, I’ve taught a variety of military kids because I’ve lived in military-dominated areas, and I’ve learned … Read more
2026 Update: BUD/S Class 234 graduated on June 1, 2001. This page compiles public updates on graduates, roll-ins, drops, and instructors from the 2001 Discovery Channel documentary. Many bios are from 2015–2021 sources (e.g., retirements, career shifts, promotions); some statuses remain unknown or unchanged since last checks (e.g., 2019–2021). No major new public developments or … Read more
Many people curious about military traditions ask about the differences between Hoorah, Oorah, Hooah and Hooyah, the distinctive battle cries of U.S. branches. These chants boost morale express agreement and build unit cohesion during training and operations. The Army uses Hooah, the Marines Oorah, the Navy Hooyah, and the Air Force Hoorah, each with unique … Read more
This is a free list of active military bases in NC, by branch, in alphabetical order. Air Force Bases In NC Charlotte Douglas International Airport Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Pope AFB Army Bases In NC Camp Butner Camp Mackall Fort Bragg Simons Army Airfield Marine Bases In NC MCAS Cherry Point MCAS New River … Read more
Many aspiring Soldiers question the true difficulty of Army Basic Combat Training BCT to prepare effectively. BCT lasts 10 weeks transforming civilians into disciplined warriors through physical mental and tactical challenges. The program divides into phases like Red for basics White for weapons and Blue for field exercises culminating in a final test. Difficulty varies … Read more