Archives for December 2008

Rico Tactics B-9 Sabre Tactical Illuminator

www.ricotactics.com PRODUCT REVIEW Rico Tactics B-9 Sabre Tactical Illuminator Product … [Read more...]

North Korea Spot Report

North (and South) Korea Links AFN Korea Google News Korean News (DPRK) North Korea Weblog USFK U.S. State Dept. Yahoo News Publications About North Korea North Korea Country Handbook (PDF) Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (Declassified - 429 pages) (May 1997) Kim Jong Il and North Korea: The Leader and the System (PDF) By Andrew Scobell Strategic Studies … [Read more...]

Military Time

Civilian time uses the numbers 1 to 12 to identify each of the 24 hours in a day. In military time, the hours are numbered from 00 to 24. Regular and military time both use minutes and seconds in exactly the same way. (For example 1:05PM would be 1305 hours.) When converting from regular to military time and vice versa, the minutes and seconds do not change. Midnight is written … [Read more...]

America’s Army Game

THIS VIDEO America's Army Special Forces Overmatch Take a peek at some of … [Read more...]

Veterans Lawsuits

Important information about medical and legal issues of particular concern to U.S. Military veterans: Agent Orange - Agent Orange was a herbicide used in Vietnam to kill unwanted plants and to remove leaves from trees that otherwise provided cover for the enemy. The name, "Agent Orange," came from the orange stripe on the 55-gallon drums in which it was stored. Other … [Read more...]

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Counter-Drone Prototype Succeeds

DECEMBER 17, 2025 – A new, innovative detection system for countering uncrewed aerial systems (c-UAS) conducted its first field tests at sea during the Bold Machina (BOMA) exercise in the Netherlands this September. Rapidly developed by a small team led by officer-scholars from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the c-UAS system deployed aboard a Dutch […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]