Navy Seal Team Six freed an American woman held hostage in Somalia during a Wednesday early morning raid. United States citizen Jessica Buchanan, age 32, along with Dane Hagen Thisted, a Dane, were serving in Somalia as aid workers on a de-mining mission when kidnapped last October. Their captures were Somalia pirates. Department of Defense officials report that the Navy Seals parachuted in approximately 2:00 am and hiked two miles to the hostages were located near a village named Hiimo Gaabo. It was then that missiles were reportedly launched by a self described pirate by phone. The hostages were » Read More

Prior to enlisting in the military, I still recall my parents encouraging me to ‘sign up’ because of the incredible veteran benefits. Just think about it… who else will open up their wallet and pay for your college degree, living expenses and your books too! This GI bill is almost worth enlisting in the military alone. The term GI bill refers to education benefits extended to any member of the armed forces of active duty, selected reserve duty and the National Guard. These benefits are designed to cover the costs of college such as tuition, books and even » Read More

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics about one of every three young veterans between the ages of 18 to 24 did not have jobs during the fourth quarter of 2011. That is almost double the rate of civilians at the same age. This is even worst that the last quarter of 2010 when the unemployment rate for this age group was one of five young veterans was without work. Many believe that the high rate of employment for these young veterans is due to the lack of civilian skills. In other words, the skills that many were trained » Read More

Barack Obama announced today his strategy to mark a turning point in US Military history by cutting military jobs and reducing funding by hundreds of billions. Obama said from the Pentagon press briefing room that the “military will be reshaped with an emphasis on countering terrorism, maintaining a nuclear deterrent, protecting the United States homeland, and deterring and defeating aggression by any potential adversary.” While many may applaud, others are concerned at what costs? As Obama’s administration orchestrates — along with Congress — reducing military defense spending by 27 billion dollars in 2013, it is unclear how this will play out » Read More

While the US Army, US Navy, US Marines, US Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard each have similar entrance requirements, they all have varying admission standards based on their own specific enlistment agenda and quota. Due to the 2012 unemployment rates and the current political climate, the needs for each branch may vary. Naturally, it is always best to contact your area recruiter. Age Requirements The Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard, Air Force and the Coast Guard have varying age requirements. The minimum age for each » Read More

Joining the Army National Guard is not something you can do on your own. Instead, you need the help of those around you as well as those associated with the Guard. To start, it is important that you schedule a meeting with a recruiter. During this time, you will be able to discuss your interest in the Army National Guard as well as the steps you must take in order to join. There are two groups of people: those who » Read More

It is important that you get to know your National Guard recruiter before your first meeting. While you will have plenty of time to talk in person, you must make sure you are on the right track from the very start. As you get to know your recruiter, it will become much easier to understand what your meeting will be about and how you can benefit. First things first, you need to speak with your National Guard recruiter on the phone. There are » Read More

Before you join the National Guard, you should learn as much as possible about this military branch. Although a popular choice among those interested in serving their country, it is far from the only option. The National Guard is a branch of the military that serves the federal and state governments, at home and in other parts of the world. Along with the ability to go into combat, Guard Soldiers are highly trained to handle a variety of emergencies raging from natural disasters to » Read More

West Point, New York is home to the United States Military Academy. When it comes to training and the overall development of cadets, it does not get any better than this institution. Tragedy struck West Point on Thursday when a cadet died during a routine training exercise. Jacob D. Bower of Fairmont, West Virginia was found unresponsive in a wooded area often times used for land navigation exercises. Despite attempts to revive him, Bower was declared dead at 6:05 p.m. Death under Investigation While the cause of » Read More

There are many different defensive systems which the United States Army will use to defend itself in positions. These systems include everything from large guns to the missile systems which will help to protect from vehicles and aircraft from being able to overtake a position. One of these missile systems is the AVENGER missile system and it is necessary to make sure that it is properly maintained by the AVENGER system repairer.

What You Will Do

You will be in charge of making sure that the AVENGER system » Read More