What is it? On June 14, 1775, the nation's leaders established the Continental Army. This year the Army celebrates its 241st birthday honoring the American Soldier as part of the Army Total Force. The Army birthday focuses on The American Soldier -- Always Ready, Always Leading. The Army is the strategic land power of the joint force and the Soldiers are trained and ready … [Read more...]
7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home
June 13, 2016, by Jerry Nelson - The big day has arrived. You're an E7 and ready to buy your first home. Retirement is just a few years off. You're stationed in an area which you wouldn't mind calling home. It's time to buy - or is it? Often, service members find themselves surrounded by real estate agents ready to pounce and make that commission on a home sale. Stop. … [Read more...]
Female Army Diver Finds Scuba Training Levels the Playing Field
June 6, 2016, by Jerry Nelson – What’s life like for a female scuba diver in the military? Army Lt. Christie Plackis knows two answers to that question. The short answer: it's challenging. The longer answer: well, keep reading. In the military, tests are all about logistics. Plackis worked for 24-months to get ready for dive-school trials. Much of that time was spent … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Your War Veteran’s Homecoming Easier
June 3, 2016, by Meghan Belnap - The stresses and high-level situations our soldiers face overseas are difficult to relate to. It’s easy to show appreciation and respect to those that currently serve, but what about veterans who find themselves in the difficult process of assimilating back into home life? It's never easy to transition from the war zone to civilian life. Help … [Read more...]
How to Safely Remove Unwanted Tattoos
June 2, 2016, by Jerry Nelson - What were you thinking? It was a night on the town. You and your buddies were out on the town. Completely wasted, vaguely remember meeting "her." The right one. The love of your life. You were so sure she was the one for you, that you had her name, "Juanita", tattooed across the back of your hand. Now, it's a couple of years later. Again, you've … [Read more...]