Everyone in the military has coffee running through their veins, but when it comes to having things in joint there is very little that stands out quite as much as the love for coffee that everyone has. It’s the staple that keeps them all together in one way or another. It gives everyone a reason to gather around and chat about things that are happening in their training. From … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Coffee Is a Major Lifeblood of the Military
Military Retirement Requires Long Range Planning For Best Success
(USA.Gov) Military retirement requires a lot of planning and consideration for best success. In addition to finances, you need to think about when and where you’ll retire. Big city or small city? Near a VA base for medical benefits is a huge consideration as you mature physically and need more medical attention. Experts advise that you may need as much as 80 percent of your … [Read more...] about Military Retirement Requires Long Range Planning For Best Success
Farm Stores Announces New Franchising Opportunities For Veterans
Farm Stores Franchising has announced the formation of an internal committee of veterans focused on the recruitment of new veterans into its family of franchisees and area developers.The company specializes in the development of drive-thru neighborhood markets as a network of business owners and has been a favorite of Floridians for generations since the brand’s founding in … [Read more...] about Farm Stores Announces New Franchising Opportunities For Veterans
Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot: To Maintain a Watchful Eye, “Above the Best”
Written by CW4 Karl Metz For USMilitary.comI have been asked several times what it is like to fly the Apache attack helicopter in combat. The answer I usually give is what I think the person asking wants to hear; often along the lines of "it's like driving a Ferrari" or something similar, but always including a comment about the resourcefulness of the gun on the front of the … [Read more...] about Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot: To Maintain a Watchful Eye, “Above the Best”
“I Was 12 Years Old When My Brother Mike Was Killed in Viet Nam.”
(USMiltary.com) I was 12 years old when my brother Mike was killed in Viet Nam. It was early on a Saturday morning, late November, 1968, when there was a knock at the door. My Dad was upstairs shaving, and my Mom was in the kitchen making breakfast. I answered the door, and there was an Army soldier in his Class A uniform. He asked to see my Mom and Dad. My Dad called out “Who … [Read more...] about “I Was 12 Years Old When My Brother Mike Was Killed in Viet Nam.”