Remembering Vietnam Prisoners of War
The Vietnam War began more than 60 years ago when the United States joined forces with South Vietnam against North Vietnam and its allies in order to stop the expansion of communism. Through this long (20 years) and controversial war, over 3 million people were killed, which included about 58,000...
Presidents Military Service
Presidents military service is a rare thing. How long has it been since we had a president that has had military experience? It is ridiculous to see our president saluted by our military and his return salute has his palm in the air. It is not what I would call...
Military Service Dogs—They Are Veterans Too
There is an unsung hero in the military—a hero who trains sometimes as hard as a soldier, works longer hours, doesn’t wear a vest, ACH, or even carry a weapon. However, over the years, many of them have risked their lives in order to save soldiers. They have been there...
New Mexico Military Bases
Military bases in New Mexico include the Los Alamos demolition range and 3 air force bases. The southwestern state has breathtaking blue skies and a variety of terrain. New Mexico became a state in 1912 and has become another important state for our national defense. Map of New Mexico Military...
New Jersey Military Bases
New Jersey military bases help guard the East coast and support our nations overall defense. New Jersey is a state rich in culture and military history. Map of Military Bases in New Jersey New Jersey Military Bases Fort Dix Fort Dix is an Air Force base that was established in...
Defcon levels
When I think of defcon levels I always think of the 1983 movie War Games. If you haven't seen it check it out, its an oldie but a goodie. The defense readiness condition (DEFCON) is an alert system used by the military United States. The DEFCON system prescribes graduated levels...
Mobilize the Troops
Time to mobilize the troops! Mobilization is a somewhat long and enduring process that everyone in the National Guard, Reserves, and Army has to go through. It is a necessary process because it allows the National Guard and Reserves members to complete training that active duty members do on a...
New Hampshire Military Bases
Map of Military Bases in New Hampshire There are no military bases in New Hampshire, but even though there are no currently active Coast Guard stations, there are four inactive stations that were all part of the 1st life-saving station district, and all have a history of protecting the eastern...
Military Leadership Traits and Principles
Military leadership traits and principles do not come easy. The big difference between leadership in the corporate world versus the military is what’s at stake. A CEO risks profit or loss; a military leader risks life or death. The average military leader is between 23 and 32 years old, while...
Veteran Benefits and Entitlements
There are now millions of veterans in the United States, and it’s unlikely that all of them are fully aware of their VA benefits and entitlements. Veterans have unique access to monetary and benefits that can extend to their parents, spouses, and children. In order to better understand these VA benefits,...
Veterans Health Care
Veterans health care simply needs to be better. The fact that so many veterans and service members go untreated after being wounded in combat or injured on duty is despicable. Here at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, wounded warriors do not receive the treatment they need to return to...