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President Obama has just received a notice co-written by multiple military and intelligence insiders warning him that an Iran War resulting from an Israeli strike on Iran nuclear targets is about to break out as early as this month unless he takes quick action to stop it. The last time that a group of intelligence professionals warned a sitting president about the potential for war was in February of 2003, when George Bush Jr. was warned that he was surrounded by, "advisers clearly bent on a war for which we see no compelling cause." Needless to say, the warning was concerning the country of Iraq, and we know that the Iraq War was not avoided. Have we learned nothing from history? Does the President...

As a company commander in the Army National Guard, you have the responsibility to maintain accountability of your equipment, just like that of an Active Duty commander. Per military regulations, you have command responsibility for your unit's equipment. That means if something gets loss or destroyed, you will ultimately be held accountable. This article is not created to teach you Army Regulations concerning supply procedures. Instead, the purpose of this article is to simply give you basic tips to help you succeed with unit supply. This guidance does not replace any Army regulation, local procedures or directives from your Property Book Officer. It's simply one former company commander's opinion...

The purpose of this article is to provide a sample company commander's philosophy for an Army National Guard company commander. Obviously, you will want to put this on your unit letterhead, in a memorandum format. 1. My vision for this organization is to be a winning team; a cohesive band of competent, disciplined, and motivated logisticians who are effective, efficient and excellent. 2. Our mission dictates everything that we do. Our tactical mission is to sustain our Task Force with food service, supply and maintenance support. We also have the responsibility to deploy statewide on short notice, to preserve peace, order and public safety. 3. As an organization, we live by the Army values and we...

Serving as a Detachment commander is a unique, challenging experience. In the Army National Guard, some units are organized as Detachments. According to Wikipedia, "a detachment is a military unit. It can either be detached from a large unit for a specific function or be a permanent unit smaller than a battalion. The term is often used to refer to a unit that is assigned to a different base than its parent unit (paraphrased)." Most Army National Guard detachments are disseminated in 2, 3 or 4 different locations. For instance, one platoon or section could be located 50 miles away from another platoon. And, the second section could be 75 miles from the third section. Normally, each section would have...

In the Army National Guard, maintenance operations are done differently than on Active Duty. On Active Duty, units are responsible for their equipment 24/7. They have maintenance personnel assigned to their unit to maintain the equipment. If the repair can't be done by the unit's maintenance personnel, it is evacuated to a higher level of maintenance for repair. In the Army National Guard, commanders are still responsible for maintaining their equipment. During IDT weekend, Soldiers conduct PMCS and scheduled services on their equipment to ensure it is maintained properly. Soldiers use a technical manual to PMCS the equipment. When the Soldier finds faults with the equipment, he or she inputs that...

President Obama announced this week (December 2009) that he is sending 30,000 more military troops to Afghanistan as soon as possible. He made this announcement at West Point, (the Army Academy, whose official name is the United States Military Academy.) The President was extremely articulate, eloquent, and convincing. Of course this is not surprising, as President Obama is an extremely talented public speaker. I've always enjoyed listening to him. This time was no different, and his decision to put more troops into Afghanistan was well received by the audience at West Point, and by the world at large. The United Nations and the NATO alliance have already expressed their agreement and support for...

nited States military is the strongest and most disciplined military in the world. The troops in the U.S. military have fought and died for many of the freedoms that we enjoy today. Without our troops we would not have independence at all, because they rose up against the tyrannical reign of the British government to fight for our freedom. As the United States became a super power the U.S. military has also waged many wars in defense of our nation as well as other nations that could not defend themselves. I do not believe that war should be glorified, but I do believe that sometimes war is necessary. Also since our country is the most powerful country in the world, I believe that we should look out...

If you turn on the news you are pretty well guaranteed to hear about the war. You will hear terms like "middle east or Iraq or Africa terrorist attack", "intelligence support to combating terrorism", the "Iraq surg", and "terrorist target surveillance". I just returned home from being in the Middle East for three years so I am going off of hear-say on some of the generalities, but it sounds as if "the war" in the states is referring to the war in Iraq. Many refer to the war in Afghanistan as "the forgotten war". Of course there is also the "War on Terror." Regardless of which one we refer to, there is plenty of talk and attention given to "the war." I have to admit I believe it is a good...

During the late 1940's, a practical hydroponic method was developed by Robert B. and Alice P. Withrow, working at Purdue University. Their hydroponics system alternately flooded and drained a container holding gravel and the plant roots. This provided the plants with the optimum amount of both nutrient solution and air to facilitate rapid and efficient growth. During World War II the shipping of fresh vegetables overseas was not practical and remote islands where troops were stationed were not a place where they could be grown in the soil. Hydroponic technology was tested as a viable source for fresh vegetables during this time. In 1945, the US Air Force built one of the first large hydroponic...

The Troops to Truckers program provides active-duty servicemen and women the opportunity to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at no cost. To make the transition to civilian life smoother, the Troops 2 Truckers program educates servicemen while serving active duty so that they are qualified for a transportation job immediately. Chris Lopez has worked with the Troops 2 Truckers program for the past two and one half years and spoke to Magazine about the services they offer. “The Troops to Truckers program was born out of an idea, and that idea stems primarily from the American Dream. Our service members have spent the early parts of their life defending the American Dream and when they...

Pipers were present in clan battles nearly 3000 years ago and continue to be present in war today. There were pipers in both World Wars, the Gulf War, Desert Storm, the Boer War and more. The pipes were used as an incentive to battle, motivation for the troops, and intimidation of the enemy. They celebrated victories and mourned the fallen. Drums were used as a motivation and for communication. They signaled orders, tactical maneuvers, and firing of weapons. Pipers were not only soldiers, but morale boosters. Thousands of pipers died while playing their men into battle, as they could not carry a weapon and their pipes at the same time. This was a great act of bravery. Below is one such example of...

Care packages for troops on duty overseas are not only needed, but are still the best way to 'thank you'. While most basic needs of troops are already provided for, there are always certain items that are in short supply. For example, prepaid phone cards are the best and most useful things to send troops overseas, according to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, whose phone campaign is called Help Our Troops Call Home. Prepaid phone cards can be sent to individual troops or to any troop via a service such as the American Red Cross. As well as phone cards, send a batch of blank greeting cards, so that troops can remember loved ones back home. Food and beverage items that remind troops of the...

When you gather round the table to share the blessings of food and family this year, remember those who are far away from their loved ones and living daily, with danger, in difficult conditions: our military. Perhaps you have a loved one overseas or undoubtedly know of someone who does. (Two of my own young relatives are serving; one in Kuwait, one in Iraq.) As well as praying for their safety, consider ways you could brighten this holiday season for them. A care package with the simplest of items from home is an excellent way to show how much you care. The things we take for granted are luxury items to them. To send a care package, you really need to know the guidelines for doing so. Packing and...

Not a day goes by that we don't read an article or hear about a piece of news involving the latest new gadget in the field. Years ago this would have been the stuff of dreams, or maybe a cool prop in a science fiction movie. Now, the military is heavily invested in augmented reality applications for its foot soldiers and vehicle operators. The popular technology blog Read Write Web just posted an article, which focuses on military-grade augmented reality apps and how they could redefine warfare as we know it. As the article states, many of us are familiar with augmented reality to some extent. We see it on TV - the 1st and ten line that appear on the field of a televised football game, for example...

To begin, there are nine levels of enlisted rank in the United States Army. Rank begins with the Private, and ends with the Sergeant Major of the Army. Along with each proper rank name, is an abbreviated rank identifier and an enlisted grade, or pay grade. The enlisted grades also start at E1 and end at E9. Four grades, E4, E7, E8 and E9, are distinguished because they each have multiple ranks associated with them. People usually recognize that soldiers wear 'stripes' on their sleeves and collars. There are two types of stripes that are used with one another. The stripes that point up are called chevrons. The lower stripes that attach to the chevrons are called arcs or rockers. Private, PV1...

If you're a woman who wants to enlist in the military, you may need to lose weight in order to pass the military physical exam for enlistment. Unfortunately, many women -- and men too -- are turned down by the military because they are overweight. In fact, an increasing percentage of all applicants - men and women - can't pass the military physical because they are obese or overweight. Obesity has become the number 1 reason why military applicants fail to qualify According to the Defense Department, nearly 48,000 applicants flunked the military physical over a recent four-year period. In some communities 30 percent of applicants flunked. Military service is an attractive option for many women. It...

Most people aren't aware of the fact that the mortgage lender will be unable to foreclose on your home, if one of the people holding the mortgage is on active service in the military. That's right! No matter how far behind you are on your mortgage payments, no lender is legally permitted to foreclose or make a seizure on the property of an active military service person until a period of 90 days after they have returned to civilian life. This position is guaranteed by national mandates which have been instituted by Congress. In addition to this foreclosure moratorium, those who obtain a mortgage prior to enlistment or the call to active duty may also qualify for a reduction in their interest rates...

Do you have a special person in your life currently serving their country? Do you have multiple veterans who are friends or family members? Military veterans appreciate recognition and receiving gifts associated with their branch of the military. Men can be difficult to shop for, so it is encouraging to know you can purchase Navy jewelry, military pendants, and other gifts that will please them. Consider some of the following dates and military gift ideas. National Military Spouse Day - May 23 This is not a well-known holiday, so it would be nice to remember to present something to your spouse showing your appreciation for their participation in the military. You can purchase a Marine Corps pendant...

Military dog tags have captured the attention of the entire public since their introduction to the fashion world. Now, personalized dog tags have become the newest rave in the diverse offering of teens and adults alike that strive to create their own personal style. Young and old, rich and poor - many people are in mode for a custom made tag. One particular crucial benefit of having authentic dog tags, that sets these apart from the common type, is that nature and uniqueness are integrated. You can have your individuality expressed with hip concepts by way of personalizing your custom tag. You can own quality and stylish individual ones without paying too much. Right now there are many stores where...

One of the most crazy and hard times is when your boyfriend joins the military. This war is a confusing and difficult time. Nobody knows that better than the person who makes the choice to defend their country and make a career of the military. This is really hard for you but don't forget about him. He's actually trying to do something with his life. The times we live in makes it really hard for a young man to build a secure future. It is often the pressure to prove to a girl friend that he can provide for her that tips the scale to his decision. It's hard to be away from family and friends so your guy will no doubt mature a lot and go through many changes. If you broke up with your boyfriend...

Thousands of High School seniors enlist in the military each year. For many soon to be graduates the armed forces offers money for college, in depth training, and much needed job security. Each applicant must first take a test called the ASVAB, a comprehensive aptitude test given by the military, before beginning their services. The type of job an applicant is given and even whether or not they may join the military at all are determined by his or her ASVAB scores. Currently, ten sections make up the test. The ASVAB tests in areas such as arithmetic reasoning, general science, and word knowledge among others. To allow each taker of the test a same scale scoring, the test uses a special model. Also...

While many people have turned to the military as a job opportunity in the midst of the recent recession, most of them finish their initial tours and do not reenlist. With the military offering such benefits as a housing allowance, free medical and dental care, tuition assistance, professional training, exclusive military discounts, it's hard to imagine that anyone would not want to reenlist, but despite earning a paycheck and proudly defending their country, a lot of servicemen and women swear they will never reenlist even if it involved a salary increase. One obvious reason is the uncertainty of both life and location. Upon enlisting, many enlistees are told they will be sent one place to serve and...

What is a day of marine boot camp like? If you are wondering about the answer to this question, then this article will provide with insight into what a typical day in marine boot camp is like. One of the things that anyone who has survived a marine boot camp will tell you is that it is very physically demanding. In camp, you will be required to wake up very early and perform numerous morning exercises and then you spend the rest of the day dealing with yet even more physical activities. If you are sickly or are relatively weak, you will not last a day in marine boot camp. A day of marine boot camp is unlike any other day that you have experienced. It will be tough not only physically, but also...

Having a son or daughter in the US Marines is one thing that you certainly have to be proud of but let's admit that along with pride comes with a lot of worries. Marine moms are expected to be tough and we're lucky that at this day and age, we can find our own support group to get us through the adjustment period. If you do not know of any support group or groups in your area, you can ask your son or daughter's recruiter. He may know a support group or he can put you in touch with mothers of other local Marines. If you can't find a local support group then why not just start a group in your area? You can create a website and this will keep you busy and won't think about missing your son or daughter...

Military service is an integral part of anyone's personal history and so is an important part of family history. From knowing if your great-great grandfather fought in the Civil War to seeing what branch your cousin served in the Persian Gulf War, finding military records can add a richness to your family story. You may also want to verify military service for a perspective employee. Whatever your reason, here are some ways to access military records. First, you can try the National Archives. Most veterans and their next-of kin can get free copies of DD Form 214, which is the Report of Separation, discharge papers, medical information and more. To request these reports, they have to provide the...

Good news for those with military experience who are pursuing a college degree - service in the U.S. Armed Forces can earn you academic credits, saving tuition dollars and time. A number of schools, including many accredited, online universities, give military students credit towards a degree based on their training, coursework, and occupational specialty. By applying your military experience, you could save as much as $600 and five months on a typical three-credit college course. The American Council on Education (ACE), created in 1942 to recognize the educational value of military training and experience, continuously evaluates military schools, correspondence courses and occupations to accurately...

The main reason why parents send their teenagers to military schools is that their kids are beyond control or so. However, there are also parents, with good and problem-less young children, who decide to send their sons or daughters to such schools for other reasons. For these parents, the military school can provide the desirable discipline and values. If you decide to send your kids to the military school, you need to consider the following: * Make sure that it is a unanimous family choice. Some parents want their children to be future cadets. Or, some parents don't like the idea of military schools, but their kids like to be admitted in those kind of institutions. There are teenagers who consider...

Ongoing military intelligence education is critical to ensure that military intelligence professionals stay on the leading edge of strategic security issues around the globe. For the most part, military intelligence education focuses on the same type of training received from civilian intelligence education programs, but with more emphasis on military objectives and tactical intelligence. The goal of military intelligence is the acquisition and analysis of information on the enemy's plans and intentions, combat capabilities and limitations, and its own intelligence collection. Three Components of Military Intelligence There are three basic components of military intelligence, operational, tactical...

Military payday loans are short-term money provisions. These loans have been specifically configured for the military personnel reeling under sudden cash crises. However, in the midst these loans provide them the required funds to meet their unplanned demands delicately well then their pay days remain a few more days to come. If you are one hailing from any of a massive battalion of military, have a payday loan till the time of your next pay day and cover the cost of your expenses. Usually, amount under military payday loans is around half of what you bring home in monthly. The only thing that is questioned when they can expect the military payday loan and its affording costs. Typically, military...

Being a part of a military organization is a proud feeling, knowing you are doing something for the good of your country and making a difference. Army, air force and navy represent just some of the divisions that make up the military and each of these divisions have their own logo or symbol of representation. As part of the military you have to display said logo or symbol as part of your presentation, this is generally done through badges and general uniform. However other ways do exist and now you are able to demonstrate you're belonging to a military group through the vehicle that you drive. I don't mean you have to buy a specific vehicle if you are in the army or air force, instead you can now...

When we think of military training, sometimes we think of a drill sergeant screaming in the face of a new recruit. Although this does happen, the branches of the U.S. Military utilize some of the same techniques we use in corporate training - except the delivery is different. This delivery creates the extraordinary members of the U.S. military. Many corporate organizations refer to their new hire programs as "boot camps" - it's an appropriate nickname, but in theory only. A military boot camp, as well as a corporate one, uses accelerated learning techniques. A great deal of knowledge is crunched into a short period of time, but that's where the similarities end. Military boot camps use shock value...

Military boot camps are camps where adolescents are trained by military personnel to endure the rigors and discipline of military life. Parents of teens who are out of hand send them to boot camps after exhausting all other methods of making them behave better. The structured discipline imparted to teens to take on the challenges of a life serving in the military prepares them to become more responsible and well adjusted adults. Military boot camps give the same instruction and indoctrination that is given to new cadets who join the armed forces, to teenagers. The instructors are senior or retired military personnel. Typically programs are held for a period of four to six weeks. All communication...

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If you have access to the Internet, then you have a very valuable tool for locating public military service records for the US, Britain and Canada. Often, you can find the records you need absolutely free of charge. Many people are searching for records in an attempt to learn more about their ancestry. Luckily, military records are some of the easiest to locate. You can find a wide variety of records dating all the way back to the Civil War or sometimes even before that if you know where to search. If you are looking for United States military records, there are plenty of fantastic online resources that can be of assistance. For recent records, try the official us military websites. There are...

a woman gets married to a military man, she can expect a most colorful ceremony as military weddings have certain features unique to the organization. Unlike other weddings, the military wedding rites look more of a military ceremony, as the groomsmen this time are more than the young ladies participating as assistants to the bride. A military man tries to get as many of his buddies in the military to participate as his “guard of honor”, flanking both sides of the wedding aisle, all in their whites and wearing glittering ceremonial swords. They march ahead of the bride in formation, in military cadence that the wedding organist cannot catch up with. When they reach near the alter they...

From the time you entered the service of your country you have been filled with an element of pride from day one. Those hard days spent training for the years ahead, and lets be honest there were sometimes during that training when the drill instructor with his shouting and roaring probably made you question why the hell you were there. Quite a lot of us in the military are there because its tradition, our fathers, brothers and relatives were in the service and probably fought in some campaign that we now read about in the history books. We probably look in some shadowbox and find the military service rings that were once worn by these brave soldiers. Army Rings A very popular range in military...

In order to gain the best USMC boot camp knowledge possible, you may have to go to different sources. For instance, I find that it is beneficial to go to someone that has already dealt with the training find out what it's like and what exactly you will be learning while there. I will now outline some other sources that you can use for gathering the knowledge that will help you out at boot camp. 1. Go to your local Marine Corps recruitment office : Talk to someone that knows what it's like to be at Parris Island and learn exactly what you have to do in order to make sure that you are accepted into the camp. At a recruitment office, they will tell you what documentation you need to have and what you...

> It is an incontestable fact that due to the nature of their work, the insurance needs of military personnel are significantly different from the insurance needs of the civilian population. And it is recognition of this fact the special military insurance packages were designed to adequately provide for the unique insurance needs of the military. And so phenomenal has been the growth of demand for military insurance over the years that we have come to a point in time where there are full-fledged insurance companies entirely devoted to the provision of such military insurance. Now as more and more people come to realize the unique benefits of military insurance, eligibility issues for such military...

Service in the U.S. Armed Forces is considered to be an honorable duty that often requires ordinary citizens to volunteer to support their country in a time of need. People from civilian professions often sign up for the military reserves, knowing that they may be required to leave their positions of employment to serve their nation in a time of war. Fortunately, the law protects a reservist position at work if they are called into active duty. In times of peace, many military reservists may not be called into active duty, and may only be required to commit to occasional weekend service for training and other military duties. In times of war, however, reservists may receive orders from the...

The world of military tattoo designs can be broken down into two basic types: historic and modern. Historic military tattoos usually contain mottos and logos representative of the most well-known fighting men in history. Modern military tattoos represent the designs of various divisions or particular artwork used as a device by particular units or smaller divisions of the armed forces. There are some basic guidelines that one should follow when considering getting these tattoos applied to their body. For military personnel, one must make certain that any tattoo they get is in-line with the codes imposed by their particular branch. Most military tattoos are on the upper arms where they can be...

The economy of every country depends on constant and proper employment. However, with the recent downturn in economy and recession, it has become very difficult for many people to get jobs. Most corporate businesses that are looking to recruit people in the industry are growing choosier of the personnel they hire. This is why the need for skilled professionals is growing in the industry. Among the growing demand are also the jobs for ex forces personnel. The growth in demand has led to a number of recruitment industries growing up. The demand for ex military jobs has gone up in the last couple of years with a number of business organizations realizing the importance of the training these military...

There are many options available to you when it comes to pursuing a college degree or any other form of advanced training. Or perhaps all you want is complete a certification in web design or a diploma in some technical discipline. You have the option to apply for a student loan, you could apply for a credit card and pay some of the education costs with it, borrow from a family member or apply for a scholarship, which is highly recommended because this is basically free money for your studies. If you chose to go for a scholarship, you can try to get one based on your academic merit or achievement in a particular field, like sports or the arts. But there are other programs available that offer free...

July 7, 2006 When President Bush spoke to the soldiers and civilians at Fort Bragg on Independence Day, he called on all Americans to make some kind of contribution to our servicemen and women "...because every one of us owes our freedom to these courageous Americans." Supporting the men and women who dedicate their lives to the defense of our nation can mean so much more than just a "Support Our Troops" bumper sticker or a yellow ribbon car magnet. Any citizen can utter patriotic phrases, fly a flag, or put up a red-white-and-blue sign as a show of support for those who willingly sacrifice the comforts of our society to ensure that everyone else can continue their lives uninterrupted by the...

Most people who just join the military are in an enviable position of having very little or no established credit. While this may seem like a bad thing, it actually puts you in a great position to build good credit. It is much easier to build good credit then it is to repair it so now is the time to thoughtfully establish some and maintain it to improve your credit rating. The military offers its service people an advantage. Lenders like the fact that you will have a guaranteed paycheck for four years and are more apt to extend credit for the first time. The first thing you should do is receive a copy of your credit report. There are three primary credit bureaus, Experian, Trans Union and...

For military personnel who had served the United States with utmost dedication and service, it would be very difficult for them to recognize the issues that are more serious to the "national security" than how the men and women of the U.S. armed forces will benefit from military retirement. In the U.S., military retirement plans are one of the best gratifications these people should have by the time they have reached their retirement age. Considering the services and dedication that the military personnel have offered, military retirement is the best reward to compensate their performances. Today, under the Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986 (REDUX), military people are enjoying a 50...

This would be the perfect place for your child if he or she is interested in joining the military. In the American education system these schools are part of their tradition and their major interest is to inspire the young people to join the military. These schools are privately owned and operate the prep schools the way the military university and colleges are operated. If your child's interest is in the line of military this would be the perfect place for him or her to learn more about it. In such a school, your child will get to learn more on the military values and structures. This would be the perfect orientation for someone who is passionate about taking the military as a future career. In...