11/14/2011 No other country has a defense budget quite like the United States. The military spends billions of dollars each year on the most advanced, top of the line vehicles and aircrafts that will support the latest military technology in the fields that they were specifically designed for. Here are a list of the Top 10 most expensive aircrafts and vehicles today. 1. … [Read more...]
Criminal Justice as a Career
Criminal Justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterrence of crime, or punishing those who violate laws with criminal penalties. Criminal Justice is one of the most sought out careers to go into. There are numerous specialties that one can choose from when thinking about going into the field. Amongst those … [Read more...]
Happy 236th Birthday to the U.S Marine Corps
By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Before the United States was born, there was a Marine Corps. For the last 236 years Marines have fought tirelessly to preserve the freedom of the United States and the traditions of the Corps. This year, the Marine Corps commemorates 236 years of service as well as the sacrifice and dedication of countless Marines that those years … [Read more...]
Free Meals for Military Members and Vets
A variety of restaurants and fast-food chains are offering free or discounted meals to active-duty, Reserve and retired military members and veterans in thanks for their service this Veterans Day. Most participating restaurants will require patrons to arrive in uniform or with some form of military identification, officials said. This can be a U.S. Uniform Service card, a … [Read more...]
Hire a Vet to Honor Veterans Day
By Donna Miles One of the best ways Americans can honor the nation's veterans this Veterans Day is by giving them a job. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis and U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen G. Mills praised initiatives under way to support returning combat veterans, including those President Barack Obama announced … [Read more...]