Military respect is something every soldier hopes to gain. We all know the age-old saying to treat others how you want to be treated. This starts with showing respect. In the military and everyday normal civilian life, respect is about more than just how you treat a soldier or individual;...
The term “situational awareness” refers to the perception of environmental elements and events with respect to a particular time or area and being aware of the change in surroundings and elements within it. As an example, if I am driving a route around Tampa at 0800 checkpoint 95A, I know...
Our troops aren’t alone when they leave their families and ship out across the sea to serve. In every American war since the beginning, military working dogs, or war dogs, have been trained to assist troops in the battlefield. They did not gain official recognition for this service until World...
Corporal in the Army just may be the most unfavorable military rank. I was a corporal for 3 years, and besides the fact of being a so-called “NCO,” it sucked, and there is no other way to put it. I had other lower-level E4s and below say, “you’re not really...
The Army takes a lot of pride in its values, way of life, and the training and discipline it instills in its soldiers and leaders. The Warrior’s Ethos, a code of conduct to live by in combat and in life, is no different. The principles laid out in it are...
The subject of women in combat is still one of mixed opinion. There are a lot of people out there (and not just men) that still believe women do not belong in combat MOS. I have to ask, why? Is there a specific reason? Maybe it’s because women have been...
The Army values have been around for many years. These are taught to a recruit on or before entering boot camp. The great thing about the Army values it is the way the Army not only wants you to be as a soldier but as a person and true professional....
The United States Marine Corps is a branch with so many stories and traditions that you could never finish writing about them. Marines take the words discipline, dedication, commitment, loyalty, courage, and honor to another level. There is no battle, conflict, or war that has even been won or ever...
The United States Coast Guard Ethos is a testament of courage and dedication. When it comes to the military, we seem to forget that our first line of defense is right here at home protecting our borders, north, south, east, and west. The men and women of the Coast Guard...
I can remember my enlistment like it was yesterday. I was 18 years old and couldn’t wait. I had spent days in MEPS, waiting to be a Marine. But after four long days of enduring a corporal who was a power-hungry Marine, my chance of being a marine was ruined...
There has always seemed to be this age-old question and competition of what is the difference between Army and Marines and who is better? So, let’s try to answer it. Understanding the Difference Between Army and Marines The following is my personal opinion of the difference between Army and Marines....
Throughout history there have been several elite Army units that we have counted on in a moment’s notice to serve and protect our country, to lead us in battle and win any war. I have had the distinct honor of serving with several of them, and I will now list...