June 15, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The pursuit of equality is fundamental to the American story, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said in a video message released today to thank gay and lesbian service members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civilians for their dedicated service to the nation. Recognizing June as … [Read more...]
National Guard Troops Battle Western Wildfires
June 13, 2012 by Army National Guard Sgt. Darron Salzer National Guard Bureau Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen from five states are working alongside civilian first responders as they continue to battle wildfires in Colorado and New Mexico. New Mexico Army National Guard members are still battling the Little Bear wildfire near Ruidoso, … [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...]