FEBRUARY 6, 2015, GULF OF ADEN (NNS) - When most of us picture an amphibious assault, we see waterborne craft loaded with Marines, trundling through the surf as bullets, bombs, and landmines thunder across the beach. This is an exciting scene, and one that Hollywood has shown us many times, but the Marines wouldn't make it far without the dedicated men and women of a Navy … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Brigade Pilot at National Training Center Lengthens Rotation to Increase Training, Save Money
WASHINGTON (Feb. 6, 2015) - The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, received a bonus when they deployed to the National Training Center, or NTC, at Fort Irwin, California, last month: four extra training days. The usual rotation is 14 days, said Maj. Rob Ensslin, spokesman for NTC's Operations Group, which runs the training. The team instead … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Air Force with a GED?
The short answer is yes. You can join the Air Force with a GED. Is it as easy to join the Air Force with a GED as it is with a high school diploma? No, it is much more difficult to join the Air Force with a GED compared to a high school diploma. As of 2015, when you apply to join the Air Force, your education qualifications will determine if you are a Tier 1 candidate or … [Read more...]
Can I Join The Military?
Each of the branches of the military have different requirements for joining their branch. Many people are concerned about if they can join the military if they have a GED, tattoo, asthma, or if they are over weight or have dependents, etc. The best way to determine if you are eligible to join a branch in the military is to contact a recruiter. The recruiter will know how … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Pay Chart
When you join the Army Reserve you will earn competitive pay in addition to the income from your civilian job. You will receive regular paychecks for one weekend per month unit training and two weeks of field training each year. The higher your rank the higher your paycheck. Below is a list of the Basic Pay that Army Reserve Soldiers should expect to receive. This does not … [Read more...]