March 21, 2011 - If you are wanting to enlist in the U.S. Army, you might have to wait. The age limit for people who want to join the Army or Army National Guard will be changed from 42-years old to 35-years old, beginning April 1. Not only are they lowering the age, but they are also potentially closing off a lot of career fields. This change is due to the number of … [Read more...]
Christmas Care Packages
By Stacey Abler - When your soldier is overseas during Christmas, it can make the holidays difficult. My soldier referred to his Christmas deployment as the absolute worst and it took him quite some time to get into the Christmas spirit again once he returned home. But you can make the holiday a little brighter for him, even if he is overseas. There's no reason for him to … [Read more...]
Military Boots
Every soldier knows how important protective gear is, and soldiers spend most of their time on their feet. Below are some of the black boots used by the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. If you're getting ready to be deployed or just want cheap boots good enough for even the toughest terrain on the planet, then take a look at the combat boots below. Military Boots … [Read more...]
Should I Marry My Soldier Before He Enlists?
This seems to be a very popular question among girlfriends or fiancées of soon-to-be Army soldiers. Many want to know if it will be easier if they are already married before their soldier enlists rather than waiting until after he enlists to tie the knot. First and foremost, if you are rushing into marriage simply because he is enlisting - stop. While there can be certain … [Read more...]
Meaning of Veterans Day
While many realize that Veterans Day, which always falls on November 11, is a day to honor our Veterans, few realize the historical significance behind the day. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Therefore, the day is always recognized on November 11th, … [Read more...]