April 19, 2016, by Kathryn Smith - In recent times, countries like Sweden, Ireland, Poland and even the U.K. are trying hard to control their military expenditures. The fact that these countries have increased their retirement-pension-eligibility-age for military personnel, further strengthens the point. On the other hand, the United States sticks to its status quo – the global … [Read more...]

April 14, 2016 - It can be hard to keep up with your fitness after leaving the force, but there are ways to keep fit. For instance, the second Invictus Games for wounded, injured, or sick armed services personnel is due to take place in Florida next month. Invictus means ‘unconquered’ or ‘invincible’, and the Paralympic-style event will see competitors from more than a dozen … [Read more...]

April 7, 2016, by Anum Yoon - When you’re on active duty, you may be stationed far from your parents. You may also be required to move from country to country. If your parents are aging, they may need care that you cannot personally provide because of the geographical distance. People may have concerns about the care of their aging parents even when they live nearby. … [Read more...]

March 8, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - Military veterans provide a rich source of life experience for many career options. One of the most influential and meaningful is the position of Military History instructor. Although not every veteran is qualified or suited to teach military history, many have the aptitude and experiences to become great teachers of this important aspect of … [Read more...]