By Kevin Flynn College credit for military service A good way to leverage service in the military is to take advantage of the educational benefits associated with serving. In addition to the GI Bill which may pay up to $51,000 in benefits, soldiers, sailors and marines may be able to earn college credit for knowledge acquired while on the job. First there are ACE credits. … [Read more...]
Veterans Day is a Day to Remember
https://youtu.be/pVfMp2f94po?si=mik_3SZJrwpT6gjc By Kevin Flynn The feeling of this day has changed since 9/11. During the Cold War, a much larger segment of society experienced military service. There was a shared point of reference after Vietnam was lost. Economist Milton Friedman argued for an all-volunteer force in his famous book, Capitalism and Freedom, and … [Read more...]
How Can I Send a Care Package to the Troops?
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...]