July 30, 2012 By Vernetta Garcia, Columbia Recruiting Battalion The third time was a charm for Columbia Recruiting Battaionp; its third annual Military Career Pathways (MCP) 101 Course in June earned rave reviews from South Carolina educators and national observers. "MCP 2012 was the highest rated since MCP began." said Martha Daniels, Columbia Battalion education services … [Read more...]
Presidential Proclamation — National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2012
NATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION July 27, 2012 - Sixty two years ago, the Communist invasion of the Republic of Korea summoned a generation of Americans to serve. From the landings at Inchon to the Pusan Perimeter, from Heartbreak Ridge to Chosin Reservoir, our forces fought with immeasurable … [Read more...]
What is the Maximum Age Limit for Each Branch of the Military?
Updated December 2022 It truly depends on whether or not you are a non-prior or prior service member, looking at enlisting into the active duty or reserve components, etc. In the United States military system, you may enlist into any branch at the age of 17 years old with parental consent, or 18 years old without parental consent. Age waivers, although rare, are possible. … [Read more...]
DOD Warns Syria Against Use of Chemical Weapons
July 23, 2012 By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Syrian leaders should not even think about using chemical weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today. “The Syrian regime is already responsible for unacceptable levels of deplorable violence against the Syrian population, and they should not think one iota about … [Read more...]
The Anatomy of a Soldier
July 17, 2012 Written by Steven Madison When you are in the military, you know that reporting to your unit in poor physical fitness starts things off on the wrong foot. It's not just a matter of pride; it's important for the job. Studies have found a strong correlation between the survival of soldiers on the battlefield after being wounded and the level of their physical … [Read more...]