As I grow older, I often wonder about my family members and the homes they?ve lived in for so long. I would wonder about my ?Grandma?s house? and who would take care of cleaning it out when the time came. This summer, the wondering stopped and the time came. The task of cleaning out and selling Grandma?s house came down to my sister and I. We?ve spent 8 weekends cleaning out … [Read more...] about A Forgotten Flag
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America’s Homeless Veterans: More Than Just A Number
MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER America?s homeless veterans have served in World War II, the Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Grenada, Panama, Lebanon, Persian Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq (OEF/OIF), and the military?s anti-drug cultivation efforts in South America. Nearly half of homeless veterans served during the Vietnam era. Two-thirds served our country for at least three … [Read more...] about America’s Homeless Veterans: More Than Just A Number
Are You Sure You’re Now Eligible To Join the US Military?
This is a question that goes through the mind of many youngsters who are interested in serving their country by joining the armed forces. But, joining the military takes more than just guts and ambition, the US military look for candidates that have the right abilities. When it comes to joining the military, applicants should be comfortable talking to recruiters since it?s the … [Read more...] about Are You Sure You’re Now Eligible To Join the US Military?
Dangerous Military Jobs That May Shock You
Military jobs all have an element of danger to them, even if it is a desk job at the Pentagon. However, there are still some jobs in the military that tend to be more dangerous than the rest. Here is a list of the five jobs (in no particular order) that are considered to be the most dangerous. 1. Motor Vehicle Operator Recently, the job of driving a military truck has … [Read more...] about Dangerous Military Jobs That May Shock You
Five Amazing Myths of the US Military Debunked
There are over 330 million people living in the US, out of which only 1.4 million serve in the military. This is less than 0.4 percent. Most US citizens do not think of serving in the military and make assumptions based on Hollywood movies. The following are five myths that have been created in a Hollywood studio that most people think are true. If you?re in the Air Force, You … [Read more...] about Five Amazing Myths of the US Military Debunked