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...]
Supporting Your Military Spouse through Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
January 13, 2016, by Helen Duke - When someone you love returns from active service suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) It can be a scary and confusing time for the whole family. What you were expecting to be a loving reunion with the serviceperson that left you can instead feel like living with a withdrawn and physically and emotionally withdrawn stranger … [Read more...]
Military Holiday Care Package Tips, Mail Deadlines, and Holiday Organizations
December 7, 2015, Washington - Ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents, care packages and cards in time for the holidays is a priority for the U.S. Postal Service and for friends and family members of military and diplomatic personnel serving around the world. To send packages to loved ones serving in the military … [Read more...]
Why We Need The Military Melting Pot
November 25, 2015, by D.M. McCauley - From the humble beginnings of our nation, the United States has attracted millions of foreign-born men and women. This diversity of backgrounds and values makes us stronger. Having a multicultural fighting force led by equally varied senior officers brings new ideas, alternate ways of approaching situations, and combats the danger of … [Read more...]