posted by admin on Apr 1
The Mexican government has already deployed 2,500 of their soldiers to control the growing violence in the border - across Texas and New Mexico. Agents from Mexico started arriving on March 26 in Ciudad Juarez along El Paso, Texas. This is because 200 people have been killed since January 1. The continues killing within the area could be blamed on the drug cartel reaction to a government crackdown under President Calderon.
posted by admin on Apr 1
An experience in the Military could be a college credit. How does this work? When you intend to pursue a college degree, a military background is eventually worth 5 months of a standard 3-credit college course. You could actually save as much as $600, which does not cost you anything at all. The first thing to do in claiming the credits is to request a transcript from your military service. The service is very willing to give an unofficial personal copies and send these to the school as an official copy (at no cost). If you don’t find any school that acknowledge military credits, your military service and training will provide you with free information. You just make the request.
posted by admin on Mar 31
“One shot, one kill” is the new motto of the Army sniper. However, for soldiers qualifying in Basic Rifle Marksmanship, this rule may no longer be applicable. Thus, the Basic Combat Training Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade, are testing a new way of qualification. The method is a combinations of battlefield elements - concealment, movement, civilian presence and using multiple rounds on an enemy. The reason behind this new standard is to ensure that soldiers are more combat focused. It will provide them the necessary skills for modern-day battlefield setting.
posted by admin on Mar 28
In a March 25 ceremony, 31 fallen service members posthumously accepted the Hawaii State Medal of Honor (HMOH) from the Hawaii State Senate and House of Representatives. The awarding ceremony took place at the Hawaii State Capitol. Family and friends of the service members who were killed in the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in 2007. Thirteen of the service members were represented by their relatives and friends during the occasion, each receives a certificate and plaque. Also, all personnel were rendered with honors of two bells after their names were announced.
posted by admin on Mar 24
On March 23, the USS Theodore Roosevelt has traveled to the destroyers and cruisers of the TR Carrier Strike Group. The mission was to bring Easter joy to the crew on board. The Holy Helo provided by Helicopter Squadron (HS) 3 “Tridents,” and ferried a couple of chaplains and religious program specialist (RP) to the ships. According to Lt. Charles Johnson, TR Catholic chaplain., “For our faith and many others, Easter is the holiest of days.” Thus, providing the service to the Sailors of the ships enable them to observe the Lent services that they would at home.
posted by admin on Mar 18
It has already been five years since the troops are aiding Iraq in restoring its peace and order. Although things have been getting better than before, but it’s still going to be a long way to really build back Iraq as a country. This would also means that war will still be on for years, or at least that’s what many military analysts would put it. Eventually, the U.S. combat role would have to be around for another five years, depending on the insurgency.
posted by admin on Mar 11
The US Military has come up with a special program for those in Afghanistan and Kuwait. Soldiers who intend to continue their education could now choose to learn not just in an online learning environment. However, they could have a real classroom experience with highly qualified local adjunct instructors. Such local teachers are thoroughly evaluated before they have been offered the positions. Thus, higher education requires excellence from faculty.
Online students are still given the same educational assistance just like the students in the classroom. However, online learning students has the disadvantage when their deployed locations don’t have a consistent Internet access.
posted by admin on Feb 1
Soldiers, who had worked so much in securing peace in the Fahama region in Iraq, had made a great impact as they focused on rebuilding and helping local citizens with several projects. Soldiers from Company D, 1st Platoon, 4th Infantry Division assisted the local school as they brought many supplies for the schoolchildren as well as their families. Soldiers give out pencils, pens, paper, schoolbags and even stuffed toys and snacks.
Not only the local citizens were delighted about the goodwill, but also, soldiers themselves were just as happy. In fact, the scenes remind them of children back home in the United States.
Such small projects are small steps that gain and build trust as well as promote goodwill between the locals and the coalitions.
posted by admin on Jan 23
US Navy Reserve is a good option for just anybody who are interested in military experience. The great thing about it is that it is a part-time commitment, allowing sailors to pursue or continue with a civilian career at the same time receive a military training. Being in the US Navy Reserve does not mean being lesser than an active sailor. Reservists are still at par with Active Duty Sailors.
One of the benefits while being in the US Navy and Navy Reserve is education. Sailors could pursue education either on base or on a campus.
Generally, US Navy promotes its core values which are honor, courage, and commitment.
posted by admin on Jan 12
Technically, there are several programs and schools for teenagers with personal issues. Parents should choose the most appropriate military academy. However, a little help from someone could come in handy:
> Get an advice from someone who also been dealing with the same problem. The guidance counselor of your kid’s school could become a great help.
> Information from education authorities could also come handy. You could research online and call the schools’ information hotline.