There is one acronym no commander wants to hear. The very hint of this process-who-must-not-be-named drives generals, congressmen, and entire communities to the edge of panic: BRAC.
The Base Realignment and Closure process started in 1988…
Retirement might seem like a long way off, but if the military teaches you anything, it’s to have a plan. Even if that plan ends up changing a million times,…
If you’re visiting a loved on on a military installation or if you’ve decided to take the plunge and don a green suit yourself, you might have questions about what…
This article is sponsored by Camp Lejeune Justice. After a series of protracted legal battles, investigations and lobbying Congress, new legislation was finally passed to permit military personnel and families…
Clarence L. Tinker wasn’t always an airman, but he was always a warrior. I don’t mean that in the way that we call everyone in the military a “warrior” these…
You don’t get a say in where you’re stationed, but that doesn’t mean a sailor can’t dream, right? This list includes the top 5 Navy installations in the world, taking…
Military installations are built to be self-sustaining. Many have their own water and power supplies, housing facilities, and enough entertainment options to keep troops on the installation. Just off-post, however, you’ll always find the same selec…
Readiness is a character trait instilled during basic training that echo throughout one’s career. When in an earthquake zone, a disaster may strike at any time, so it is always…
Being forward deployed in a foreign country has many dangers. No matter how well you fortify your Forward Operating Base, it’ll never be safe — only safer.
But for mo…
When the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into WWII, the US military had a lot of catching up to do. Having sent much war material…