There are a few different factors to consider if you want to know which military branch sees the most combat. Technically, it's going to be the US Army, but that's just by the numbers. Military Branches by the Numbers In total, there are 1,359,685 active duty personnel in the United States armed services, and 799,845 in reserve in a recent year. In the US Army … [Read more...] about What Military Branch Sees the Most Combat?
School Plays an Important Role for the Children of US Military Families
Know the Students Children from US military families, also known as “blue star kids”, can have a very mobile upbringing. This can make it difficult for them to make friends and get adjusted to a new learning environment. The faculty and students can make transitioning into a new school much easier by getting to know the students and allowing for a few key … [Read more...] about School Plays an Important Role for the Children of US Military Families
Coveted technology contract for the Air Force is awarded to powerhouse General Dynamics
After years of neglect and numerous military budget cuts, the U.S air force is slowly roaring back to life. The Trump administration has made good its promise to reverse the course of reduced spending in the military. The military was granted a total budget of $684 billion dollars for the fiscal year 2019. Although the Air force is the youngest of the military branches, it … [Read more...] about Coveted technology contract for the Air Force is awarded to powerhouse General Dynamics
US Marine Will Adopt the Service Dog After Years Apart
The relationship between dogs and human traces back to early interactions between human hunters and wolves. Although nobody can explain how exactly humans and dogs first got together, the phrase ‘man’s best friend’ is universally accepted to refer to these canines. As human beings traded their nomadic lifestyle for a more agrarian and later an industrial life, … [Read more...] about US Marine Will Adopt the Service Dog After Years Apart
Having the Local Community Cheering You on Is a Big Boost for the Military Installations and Its People
There are over 420 military installations across the U.S. Apart from being crucial to the mission readiness of the troops, they also play a big part in the development of the local economies. As the population continues to surge, the competition for land and other resources can cause conflict. The US military relies on the local communities for water, electricity, labor, … [Read more...] about Having the Local Community Cheering You on Is a Big Boost for the Military Installations and Its People