We’ve all been lectured about what parts of military life are most relevant in the civilian world — things like showing up on time and being respectful. Those things are mostly nonsense and ingredients in a recipe for disaster when you make the t…
No one enters the military on a whim, and you certainly don’t re-up just for kicks. No, you join the military, and you stick with it for two primary reasons:…
Getting out of the military can be a difficult transition. Once you’re out, fitting into the civilian world can be even more difficult. Luckily, there are a plethora of resources…
After dedicating several years to a structured military life, it can be difficult to come home and adjust to a civilian one. Depending on what your military experience was like…
Every year, the U.S. military spends tens of millions of dollars on researching and developing new products — AKA R&D. From the behind-the-scenes work that tracks what’s necessary, to the…
Too often does a company rate their product as military-grade as a way of marketing it to the public.…
Transitioning from the military is hard. Habits and disciplines established over years of service are supposed to fall away as you drive off base. Here are the biggest things you’ll have to deal with when becoming a civilian.
Returning to civilian life after years of service is bittersweet. Having more time with family is a blessing, but after getting used to an intense job that comes with lots of rules and regulations, it’s unnerving for some to suddenly have the freed…
Life without orders is like staring into the abyss — of choices. We all know finding a new groove is essential to success after the military, but which habits should die-hard, and which should you begrudgingly hang onto?
While it may seem…
Remember your initial indoc school to the military? I do: It was hot and heavy, and not in a good way, like at a rave or water park. You were asked in a short period of time to learn the entire guiding doctrine of your service of choice, so much so …