Adventure seekers, this PCS wish list is for you!
We all know we’re supposed to blossom where the military plants us. And embrace the suck. And not get our hopes too high when it comes to our next PCS….
6 top secret bases that changed history
Secrets are hard to keep, and secrets that require a lot of real estate are even harder to keep. Here are six examples of large-scale efforts that managed to maintain the utmost secrecy and wound up changing the course of history as a result:
4 reasons Fort Polk is paradise on earth or… pick your own expletive
Deep in the swamp – or what feels like the swamp at least – lies a training ground whose memories haunt your dreams forever. What pops up when your headlamp…
Check out this Cold-War era abandoned military base in Vermont
North Concord Air Force Base located in East Mountain, Vermont used to be a radar base during the Cold War. The station opened in 1956, its purpose to provide early…
Fort Benning hosts ‘Shark Tank’ style competition for changes to the base
On December 1st of 2020, Fort Benning launched a new type of platform. One where soldiers could bring their best ideas to the table and have them heard by the…
14 things only people working at the Pentagon understand
The Pentagon. That big, awkwardly shaped building that is the epicenter of all military goings-on in our country. Contrary to Hollywood’s portrayal, the Pentagon is not some cool, dimly-lit operations center f…
What it’s like at the US’s Arctic Air Base
The United States’ northernmost military base, The Thule Air Base, is located in Greenland. Established in 1941 to aid Denmark in its defense against Germany, the base is just 947…
The ultimate Pearl Harbor tour for history buffs
2020 marks the 79th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. While it’s been nearly eight decades since the attacks, December 7, 1941, as noted by President Franklin…
5 military golf courses to visit
Military MWR provides many benefits, but one of the greatest is access to world-class golf courses. With well-manicured fairways, nice practice facilities, and cheap green fees, it’s hard to beat…
Country music star Chris Young is asking for your help this Veterans Day
USAA is stepping forward to honor the nation’s nearly 18 million veterans with its #HonorThroughAction challenge. Country music star Chris Young, who has close ties to the military community, is…