5 military parenting hacks civilians need
We all know military kids have grit. They are resilient. Gone are the days when t…
This MOH recipient reenlisted to avenge his brother’s death
Ron Rosser was a patriot and a hero. The Medal of Honor recipient who reenlisted in the Army to avenge his brother, died in August at the age of 90.
Army Master Sgt. Ron Rosser served for three years in the post-World War II Army in Japan and…
7 dumb things troops do the first week home after a deployment
It’s the moment troops have been waiting for. They’ve counted down the days until this moment since they first arrived in-country. The second those wheels touch the ground, families rush towards their loved ones and fill them with all the love the…
5 rifles that almost replaced the M4/M16, and one that did
With the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon Project, the days of the M4 Carbine and M249 SAW may be numbered. The prototypes from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc., Textron Systems, and Sig Sauer are vying to replace both 5.56mm …
How ‘having guts’ actually meant being an able US troop
These days, having the guts to do something just means someone is brave enough to take on what seems to be an overwhelming undertaking. Any herculean task could require guts: quitting a job, suing city hall, or voting third party could all require a…
Top 5 necessities to keep on hand when traveling for deployment
Like traveling for a trip or vacation, military men and women need a few necessities to keep them afloat during their service. Getting free time to go shopping is also…
Why only an idiot would render a salute in a combat zone
It’s inevitable. Someone will get deployed, spot an officer, and render a proper salute as if they were back in the garrison only to be met with a look of disdain. We’ve seen it the other way around, too. A troop walks by an officer who gets offen…
5 ways officers know there will be an incident during liberty call
Liberty call is a roller coaster of emotions. There are times when you can almost feel it in the air that something is going to go down over the weekend….
5 ways to make storytime memories with military children during deployment
Some memories are made from routine, and some memories are made during adventure. For our military children, routine is often disrupted, either through a PCS, TDY, or even deployment. And…
8 of the best things about a combat deployment
Being deployed in combat has its fair share of ups and downs. Things can be very dull one minute, then quickly turn south the next.
Although deployed service members work seven days a week, there are few things we get a kick out of that m…