Diary of a Sea-Going Sailor
The on-going series that describes life aboard a Navy ship. In part seven, all about the importan aspects of safety aboard a United States Navy ship. Diary of a Sea-Going Sailor
The on-going series that describes life aboard a Navy ship. In part six, all about the chain of command and organization of a United States Navy ship. Diary of a Sea-Going Sailor
What's it like being assigned to a U.S. Navy Ship? In this 5-part series, STG1 Patrick Long describes life aboard the USS Porter (DDG-78). In Part 5 - Patrick wraps it all up. Diary of a Sea-Going Sailor
What's it like being assigned to a U.S. Navy Ship? In this 5-part series, STG1 Patrick Long describes life aboard the USS Porter (DDG-78). In Part 4 - Assignments, Watches, and Ship's Routine. Diary of a Sea-Going Sailor
What's it like being assigned to a U.S. Navy Ship? In this 5-part series, STG1 Patrick Long describes life on the USS Porter (DDG-78). In Part 3 - Indoctination. Diary of a Sea-Going Sailor
What's it like being assigned to a U.S. Navy Ship? In this 5-part series, STG1 Patrick Long describes life on the USS Porter (DDG-78). In Part 2 - Welcome Aboard. Diary of a Sea-Going Sailor, Part 9
Every so often in the life of a Navy ship, it becomes necessary to enter a shipyard for various reasons – repairs, upgrades, removal of prototype equipment… and nuclear vessels require refueling. Enter the Navy Shipyard. Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
Chain of Command that recruits must memorize in Air Force Basic Training. Air Force Organizational Structure
I'm often asked what the elements of command are for the U.S. Air Force. While this can change somewhat based upon the type of unit, the basic elements for the Air Force can be found here. Army College First Enlistment Program
The Army offers a unique enlistment incentive called 'Army College First,' that allows college students to enlist in the Army in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), continue with their college education, receive a monthly stipend from the Army, then enter the Army as an E-4. Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
Here is a workout schedule that will prepare you for the rigors of basic training and help you to get the most out of it. Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
The physical conditioning (PC) program ensure you are physically capable of enduring the demands of military duty. Additionally, the Air Force (AF) is very concerned about keeping you healthy by ensuring you show and develop true fitness gains from the beginning to the end of Basic Military Training (BMT). Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
In 1938, Liberty Magazine sponsored a song contest for an official song of the Army Air Corps. Robert Crawford won the competition with his song titled "What do you think of the Air Corps Now?." The title was changed to "The Air Force Song" when the Air Force became a separate branch of the military in 1947. Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
Air Force Education and Training Command implemented even tougher standards for basic training and technical school, effective in October 2003. It is no longer advisable to show up at Air Force Basic Military Training out of shape, as recruits have only six weeks (including the inprocessing week) before they must be able to pass the new standards. Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
Whoever you are and wherever you fit on the Air Force team, this is your basic guide to the Air Force Core Values. The Core Values are much more than minimum standards. They remind us what it takes to get the mission done. They inspire us to do our very best at all times. They are the common bond among all comrades in arms, and they are the glue that unifies the force and ties us to the great warriors and public servants of the past. Free Airline Tickets for Wounded/Sick Military Heros
Although the Defense Department provides a travel entitlement for service members and their families in serious medical emergencies, the Fisher House Foundation is hoping to help those service members and families not covered under the rule. Free airline tickets are available to service members undergoing treatment, as either an in- or outpatient at military and VA medical facilities as a result of their service in Iraq, Afghanistan and the surrounding area. Getting a Copy of Your Military Records
The National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR), in St. Louis, MO, is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century. Here's how to request a copy of military records on file at the Center. Military Folks and Politics
As we enter a new presidential race, I've been receiving more and more questions about what military members are allowed and not allowed to do when it comes to politics. Federal Law (Titles 10, 2, and 18, United States Code), Department of Defense (DOD) Directives, and specific military regulations strictly limit a military active duty person's participation in partisan political activities. Army Testing New Basic Training Schedule
Recruits who attend Army Basic Training at Fort Benning, GA, will be part of an Army test which intensifies the current basic training schedule. Depending on which test group they are selected for, training in the field will increase from the current three days to either 10 days or 23 days. The length of basic training, however, is not changing. Concurrent Receipt
As part of the FY 2004 Military Authorization Act, Congress has acted to phase out "concurrent receipt" for military retirees, with 50 percent or more disability, entitled to both retired pay and VA disability Pay. Here's how the phase out schedule is going to be implemented. Military Federal Income Tax Guide
The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. United States Military Federal Income Tax Guide
The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide
The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide
The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Federal Income Tax Guide
The information here is derived from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide. This information covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. | 