February 3, 2016, by Helen Duke - Overcoming addiction as a Veteran is hard to do, but not impossible. A look at the numbers of veterans who struggle with addiction once they return home is not pretty reading. The mental image is even worse. These are men and women who have served their country, dedicated their life to it, and who now find themselves alone, forgotten, and in … [Read more...]
Drinking on Duty: Rules Concerning Alcohol within the Military
January 27, 2016, by Brooke Chaplan - Many years ago, military officers in all branches of the armed services were able to consume alcohol at any age. However, rules concerning alcohol within the military have significantly changed over the years. Several decades ago, a bill was passed that raised the minimum drinking age for all military personnel. As of right now, the legal … [Read more...]
Transitioning From Military To Civilian Life
January 20, 2016, by Helen Duke – While on deployment, many personnel dream of the rose-tinted life on Civvy Street, surrounded by the comforts of home and the smiling faces of loved ones. In reality, however, returning to civilian life after a career in the military can be surprisingly tough. The military welcomes its recruits into a whole world of its own - and that world can … [Read more...]
The Unique Requirements of Snipers and their Body Armor
January 13, 2016, by Chris Taylor - Military body armor brings with it a different set of requirements compared to those needed by any other profession. Law Enforcement Officers, for example, are under constant and severe threat of attack and injury, and are particularly dependent on body armor in order to perform their work to the best of their ability. However, this pales … [Read more...]
Maintaining Your Armor and Finding the Right Fit
January 13, 2016, by Chris Taylor - While those in the Military will be all too aware of the importance of body armor, and the advances made in the field of personal protection, many may overlook just how to best care for armor. One would expect a vest designed to protect against bullets and explosions to not need too much in the way of maintenance, and to some extent this is … [Read more...]