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...]
Social Media and the Public Image of the United States Military
June 1, 2016, by David McCauley - Maintaining the public image of the United States military is an important part of gaining national and global support. These perceptions change over time and are heavily influenced by social media interactions. Servicemen and women are tasked with representing their branches of service with honor at all times. When done correctly, it can help … [Read more...]
Memorial Day
May 25, 2016 - Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, … [Read more...]
Major Jenkins Helps Charity at Home While Deployed to Kuwait
May 24, 2016 - Timothy Jenkins of Avon, Ohio, believes we are all called to serve, and he does this not only as an officer on behalf of our country, but also as a volunteer for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational on June 29-July 3 at the Firestone Country Club in Akron. Major Jenkins, who volunteered on site the last four years, encountered an issue when … [Read more...]