June 15, 2016, by Dixie Somers - Losing an arm or leg makes a huge and permanent impact on your life. In the first few weeks after the loss, it can be difficult to accustom to regular life, and it may even seem like your entire life has been destroyed. While it is a big loss, there are ways to cope. Learn to do Things Differently Losing a limb may make it impossible to do … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Become a Technician in the Military
June 14, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - The electrical engineering field is competitive and you need a lot of experience and education to stand out. Joining as a technician in the military will give you a huge advantage over other engineers. There are some engineering fields, like satellite communications, where one of the very few places to get training is the military. 1. Get … [Read more...]
U.S. Army’s 241st Birthday
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...]