June 14, 2012 2nd Marine Division Story by Cpl. Andrew Johnston CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and more than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day. Less than 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood which makes it tough for the military that can only use donations from its … [Read more...]
Marine and AF Pilot Temporarily Swap Services
By Senior Airman Melanie Holochwost 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 6/11/2012 - LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFNS) -- Two instructor pilots assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron are currently on very similar and overlapping career paths at Luke Air Force Base as part of the Joint Service Pilot Exchange Program. Air Force Capt. Michael McGrew is on his way to Marine Corps Air … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car Courtesy of USAA You don't have to be a mechanic to know when something's not working right, but narrowing down the problem helps when it's time for a fix. 1. Your Engine Won't Start When you turn the key, do you hear a click, a whirr or … nothing at all? It's probably one of three things: Keep These in … [Read more...]
Biden Family Shares Deployment Experiences at USO Event
June 11, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and their five-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, shared their first-hand experiences on how the deployment of a military parent can impact children during a USO-hosted book reading here today. The … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the age requirements for joining the Military? Each branch of the Service has different requirements. Minimum entrance age requirements are 17 (with parental consent) or 18 (without parental consent). What are the physical requirements for joining the Military? Because of the varying physical demands on servicemembers in each branch, physical requirements … [Read more...]