The Reserve of the United States Marine Corps, since its establishment by law in 1916, has been responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals to be mobilized for active duty in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations. Over the past eight decades, Reserve Marines have regularly operated alongside the active component in the two World Wars, … [Read more...]
Earning College Credit for Military Service
By Kevin Flynn College credit for military service A good way to leverage service in the military is to take advantage of the educational benefits associated with serving. In addition to the GI Bill which may pay up to $51,000 in benefits, soldiers, sailors and marines may be able to earn college credit for knowledge acquired while on the job. First there are ACE credits. … [Read more...]
Education for Military
October 6, 2010 The GI Bill is a fantastic military benefit that helps all military personnel attend college and go on to have exciting, successful careers. Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $81,756 to help pay for college. All you have to do is give $100 a month during the first year of service. As of August 1, 2009, … [Read more...]
Veterans Day is a Day to Remember
https://youtu.be/pVfMp2f94po?si=mik_3SZJrwpT6gjc By Kevin Flynn The feeling of this day has changed since 9/11. During the Cold War, a much larger segment of society experienced military service. There was a shared point of reference after Vietnam was lost. Economist Milton Friedman argued for an all-volunteer force in his famous book, Capitalism and Freedom, and … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Military if I’m Obese?
By Kevin Flynn Can I join the military if I am out of shape? Does the military want people who are already in shape or are they happy to take less than fit personnel and build them into fit soldiers or sailors? This is an important issue because today's youth are trending towards couch potatoes. Recent statistics point to 23 percent of 18- to 34-year-old are now obese, up … [Read more...]