By Kevin Flynn The United Service Organizations (USO) has a program to send care packages to the troops. Operation USO Care Package was created to support the troops involved in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom Operation. The USO is a rock solid ethical organization that has been vetted (the USO has been serving the troops for 67 years, it was formed during WWII) so … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Military if I’m Obese?
By Kevin Flynn Can I join the military if I am out of shape? Does the military want people who are already in shape or are they happy to take less than fit personnel and build them into fit soldiers or sailors? This is an important issue because today's youth are trending towards couch potatoes. Recent statistics point to 23 percent of 18- to 34-year-old are now obese, up … [Read more...]
ASVAB and How it Relates to Joining the Military?
By Kevin Flynn The ASVAB is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and it is a test a person takes when they are considering joining the military. This test determines what job an applicant may be suited for and if the required minimum aptitude is met. The Navy's website describes the test this way: It's an aptitude test that will determine your strengths and … [Read more...]
JAG Officer
By Kevin Flynn JAG officers are Navy lawyers. They have law degrees from civilian universities but serve on military staffs. They are not 'line' officers, meaning they do not command combat troops. This is an important distinction in the military because war fighters are the principle decision makers in the military. In a civilian organization a lawyer can eventually run … [Read more...]
Education Bonus for Enlisting
By Kevin Flynn The Post-9/11 GI Bill is very important for those considering enlisting in the military. This bill outlines the educational benefits earned by those who serve in the military. This bill was signed in July 2008 to mirror the World War II GI Bill. Since the bill was signed, approximately 295,000 members have received $4 billion worth of benefits. A person must … [Read more...]