What are the age requirements for joining the Military? Each branch of the Service has different requirements. Minimum entrance age requirements are 17 (with parental consent) or 18 (without parental consent). What are the physical requirements for joining the Military? Because of the varying physical demands on servicemembers in each branch, physical requirements … [Read more...]
Obama Announces Military-to-Civilian Skills Certification Program
June 4, 2012 By Claudette Roulo WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – President Barack Obama announced a new presidential initiative aimed at preparing service members for civilian employment. Obama provided details about the military-to-civilian certification program during his visit to a Honeywell International Inc. plant in Golden Valley, Minn. Defense … [Read more...]
2012 Air Show Calendar
2012 AIR SHOW CALENDAR BY DATE Calendar last updated: May 2, 2012. Currently 230 airshows are on this schedule. Note: there WILL be many schedule additions, cancellations, corrections & changes! Verify all info Locally! January 7-8 Cable Air Show 2012 Cable Airport, Upland California … [Read more...]
Obama: Memorial Day Honors the Memory of the Fallen
May 25, 2012 American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Memorial Day is a time for Americans to honor the memory of the service members who died in the nation’s wars and an opportunity to pray for the day when such wars no longer occur, President Barack Obama said in his Memorial Day proclamation issued today. “Our nation endures and thrives because of the … [Read more...]
Free Gym Passes to On-Leave Military Personnel
May 24, 2012 Chicago, IL — Charter Fitness is giving a free gym pass to any member of the military who is on short-term leave from active duty. Members of the military only need to present their Military IDs and leave papers to receive the free pass. The pass is good for the duration of leave and entitles them to full benefits at their local Charter Fitness … [Read more...]