The Pentagon announced this week that it is extending its ban on most military and domestic travel by two months as COVID-19 cases continue to grow within the military. This ban will also place a pause on the permanent change of station moves. During a phone call with reporters on Saturday, Matthew Donovan, Secretary for […]
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VA Secretary Confirms First Case Of A Veteran With Coronavirus
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie confirmed on Capitol Hill Wednesday that a veteran is being treated for coronavirus. The veteran is currently being treated at a VA center in Palo Alto, California, and a section of the campus has been designated for receiving any veterans who have contracted the virus. “We began moving on supply […]
Pentagon Uses Crowdsourcing For Help in Naming Members of Space Force
This past December, the U.S. Space Force was signed into law making it the newest military branch. As entering the military as a newbie, there are still many things to sort out in regards to Space Force, such as uniforms, rank structure, and more. In a move to gather more ideas, the Pentagon reached out […]
Space Force Military Branch
Due to President Trump’s months of recommendation of a new free-standing Military Division, on August 9th 2018, our Vice President Pence introduced a plan to initiate the sixth branch in the U.S Military as a “SPACE FORCE” as soon as 2020. White House officials have been working with national security leaders to quickly move forward […]
Military Veterans Career Transition
Where do you start your career after serving in the Military? Many men and women who have served our country are often found asking themselves this question after their Military service is completed. The transition from Military Service to the civilian work force can at times seem overwhelming according to 69% of respondents to a […]
Military Scholarships Becoming More Popular
Military Scholarships are becoming more popular due to increasing funding from government assisted programs and non-profit associations. The Federal government and nonprofit organizations offer multiple scholarships to partially and fully cover tuition costs for college to veterans, active duty personnel, as well as family related to members of the military. The Army ROTC, in addition […]
Rappahannock Forge Army Base in Virginia
America’s first sidearm was produced at this historic Virginia landmark. A replica of the British Model 1760, the Model 1775 was a muzzle-loading .62 caliber hand cannon. Rappahannock Forge was a key manufacturing base for colonial forces during the American Revolution. In 1775, British regulators marched on Lexington and Concord, the consequence of which was […]
Holster Choice Integral to Army M17 Introduction
When it was announced that the M17 handgun would be replacing M9s in military armories, some important decisions needed to be made. First and foremost, the US Army decided that more of these new handguns would be issued down to team leaders than M9s were previously. This was a bold move since carrying handguns used […]
Why (and How) Spec. Ops Soldiers are Customizing Their AR-15s
When Major General William Rupertus famously said, “This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine,” he was emphasizing an important point about the relationship a soldier must have to his weapon. This Rifleman’s Creed illustrates the kind of bond one should have with their rifle. Despite the fact that […]
Another Microwave Weapon: Maybe this One Will Actually Work?
There was a welcome piece of news released at the beginning of December about the United States development of a microwave weapon, which could potentially fry North Korea’s electronics and render them unable to launch any missiles. Considering the world has been on edge after North Korea’s tests of missiles and even a hydrogen bomb, […]
Getting Clear on Gun Rights – Where Our Representatives Stand
Anyone with a tactical background knows the importance of carrying a reliable firearm. But politicians are always in a hurry to ban them after a mass shooting or terrorist attack. As if the answer to such an outbreak of violence is to deny our citizens the right to protect themselves against such an attack. In […]
The Marine Corps Begins Adoption of the IAR M27 Rifle
The US Marines Corps have recently started to receive a new weapon, the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. There have been calls for such a weapon for many years, which is designed to replace the M249 Light Machine Gun. [1] Today, we’ll take a look at why the new weapon is needed, and some of the […]
VA expands role of technology to provide better health care services for veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently announced a new telehealth initiative that includes regulatory changes to go along with new mobile apps to expand healthcare services to the nation’s veterans. The “Anywhere to Anywhere VA Health Care” initiative allows VA providers to treat veterans anywhere in the country using telehealth technology. Prior to passage, […]
Three-Lane Option for VA Claim Appeals Fails to Find Favor with VVA
I should preface this post by saying that I grew up in a family whose members served in active military duty. My brother was a Marine during the Gulf War and our father was (“was” being the operative word) a proud soldier in the Vietnam War. As such, I have plenty of misgivings when it […]
Finding Deals Online is About to Get Much Easier for Veterans
That’s because the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is expanding to the online world. Where you would previously need to visit an exchange in person to take advantage of the bargain prices with no taxes, by November 11, you’ll be able to order products through an exchange website and either pick your order up […]
Technical Overview of Modern Optics Systems
Optics systems are some of the most popular after-market accessories for rifles and pistols, but there is no other area of firearm equipment that is so full of jargon. If you are new to optical systems for guns, or if you are an old pro who needs some reminders, I’m here to help. Choosing an […]
Check Out 9 Everyday Items Originally Created for the Military
9 Inventions Intended For Military Use But Used Daily By Everybody There are quite a few military inventions that found their way to the general public and are part of our civilian lives. Here are just a small number of those inventions. EpiPen The auto-injecting syringes used to inject epinephrine into your system in cases […]
Resurfacing Of Star Wars: North Korean Threats Lead Congress To Reconsider Space Defense
Which was heavily feared and anticipated among national security planners, the testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile by Kim Jong Un’s regime poses the theoretical capability of striking Alaska. But with North Korea’s threats posing a much more serious threat than ever, the American approach of ICBM defenses could possibly be an approach of little consequence. […]
Warning Shots Fired At An Iranian Ship In The Persian Gulf By Us Navy Vessel
According to two US defense officials, a US Navy vessel fired warning shots on Tuesday at an Iranian patrol boat, which was armed and situated in the Persian Gulf at the northern end. The Iranian ship is assumed to have been in operation under the command of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, as reported by […]
Trump Refers To The Navy’s USS Gerald Ford Carrier As A Symbol Of Power
Trump Refers To The USS Gerald Ford Carrier As A Symbol Of Power Commander In Chief Donald Trump is celebrating what he sets forth as America’s return to global military prominence. At 4:40 p.m., Trump delivered a speech saying there has been “a shortfall in military readiness” and declares “a very, very bad time for […]
Fighting Words: What Past Presidents Have Said About the Wars They Fought
Fully one-third of US presidents had to oversee a major US war. This country emerged from the smoke of battlefields. We were carried on the backs of patriots to the position of world leadership that we enjoy today. And while war is a bleak reminder of the depths from which we have risen, it is […]
Hawaii Military Bases Prepare For Missile Attack By North Korea
Hawaii Making Preparations For Missile Attack By North Korea The American state of Hawaii and its military bases are assembling a plan of preparedness in case of a missile attack launched by North Korea, an unsettling concept that lessens the effects of tourism boosters offered by the state. “We do not want to cause any undue […]
US Navy’s Drone-Killing Laser Witnessed First Hand
In the occasionally hostile, Persian Gulf, the U.S Navy’s- and the world’s- first active laser weapon is looming. The Laser Weapons System, referred to as LAWS, is not an imaginary concept. It is not an experiment to explore a possibility. Aboard the USS Ponce amphibious transport vessel, it is deployed and prepared to employed in […]
Massive Mobile Naval Military Base Sets Course To Middle East
After undergoing extensive modifications, the Alaskan class oil tanker referred to by the military as the Expeditionary Mobile Base USNS Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, made its’ departure on June 10th from Norfolk, headed towards the Middle East- with no return date scheduled and a lengthy deployment anticipated. This is the first time that this insanely […]
Military Families: Tips For Handling Always Being On The Move
Even if you like the lifestyle that allows you to move to various parts of the country, and even to various parts of the world, you might find that it can get to you after a little bit. It can be a slight adjustment, even if you wanted this more than anything. To help make […]
