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What to Bring to Basic Military Training

Packing for BMT When packing for Basic Military Training, less is more. You want to stay as comfortable and under the radar as you can to avoid any unwanted attention. Do not bring anything that is considered inappropriate or it will be confiscated. Clothing and Accessories Four days worth of civilian clothes Civilian eyeglasses Boxers or briefs - Male Underpants - … [Read more...]

Air Force Physical Fitness Requirements

    It is suggested that you be able to complete the minimum Graduation Standards before reporting to Basic Military Training. Recruits that exceed the minimum standards are awarded and recognized upon graduation. The three Physical Fitness Test events are: one minute of push-ups, one minute of sit-ups, and a timed 1.5 mile run. Graduation Fitness Standards for … [Read more...]

Requirements to Join the Air Force

Updated July 2019 Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some qualifications are required by all five services: You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. You must be at least 17 years old (17-year old applicants require parental consent) to apply and in BMT before your 28th birthday. … [Read more...]

Air Force Height and Weight Requirements

Here are the height and weight requirements you must meet before entering the Air Force: Height Max Weight (lbs.) 58 132 59 136 60 141 61 145 62 150 63 155 64 160 65 165 66 170 67 175 68 180 69 … [Read more...]

How to Join the Marine Corps – 7 Easy Steps

Your decision to join the U.S. Marines will have life-changing implications. The lessons you learn in the military about yourself and the world around you will make an indelible impression on you for life. The United States Marine Corps has always been an expeditionary naval force ready to defend the nation's interests overseas. Marines are a highly exclusive, highly … [Read more...]

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Coast Guard Prepares for Lobster Mini Season

JULY 24, 2026 — The Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are ramping up safety inspections and fishery boardings during the 2026 Lobster Mini Season, July 29- 30, along the Florida coast. Coast Guard and FWC officers will be patrolling coastal waters, conducting boardings to enforce the state and federal fishery laws […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Summer Spike in Military Retirements: Easing the Transition to Civilian Life

JUNE 5, 2026 – There are typically about 95,000 to 110,000 retirements from the military in a given year, as service members conclude careers that have often spanned more than two decades, crossing the 20-year service threshold required to access military retirement benefits. These retirements tend to steadily occur as the year rolls on; however, […]

Trump Accounts Lay Financial Foundation for Military Children

JUNE 26, 2026 – Thanks to newly available Trump Accounts, military families can lay the foundation to ensure each of their children has a head start on a rock-solid retirement plan, decades before they have jobs. First announced in conjunction with last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax-deferred Trump Account allows parents to […]

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