Recruiters Are Failing at Their Mission One of the most difficult jobs in the military is to be a recruiter. With recruitment numbers being down, and I mean they are way down, recruiters are having to work harder and come up with ways to attract today’s youth. There are some 17-19-year-olds out there who have… Continue reading Recruiters Are Failing at Their Mission
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Military Weight Standards
Military Weight Standards I can’t believe that the U.S. Military is allowing members to put on this amount of weight without giving them the boot. I know that we are hurting for military members but, don’t worry, if we run out, all of us old gray-haired Jarheads will more than happily pick up arms and… Continue reading Military Weight Standards
Thank Me for My Service!
Thank Me for My Service! I personally could care less if you noticed I’m a Marine vet and thank me. I’m usually caught off guard or embarrassed that someone noticed and said something. Now I know that they are being polite, and I usually reply to “Thank you for your service” with a short sweet,… Continue reading Thank Me for My Service!
The Problem with Recruiting in Today’s Military
The Problem with Recruiting in Today’s Military The problem with recruitment in today’s military is not the recruiters, it is today’s youth, how they were raised, and the environment that they were raised in. We grew up in a world, where we recited the “Pledge of Allegiance” every day, and the National Anthem / “The… Continue reading The Problem with Recruiting in Today’s Military
As A Veteran Are You Subject To The UCMJ?
As A Veteran Are You Subject To The UCMJ? If you answered “No”, then you might want to read this and watch this video. If you are a retiree, then you can be subjected to the UCMJ, if you just got out, then not so much. And if you retired, they can call your ass… Continue reading As A Veteran Are You Subject To The UCMJ?
Lord Dark Helmet
Lord Dark Helmet One of my favorite movies is Spaceballs. Rick Moranis, was so funny as Lord Dark Helmet. For those who have never seen Spaceballs, I encourage you to watch it. It is a parody of several movies about space, with Star Wars being the main. If slapstick humor is not your thing, you… Continue reading Lord Dark Helmet
What Kind of Veteran Are You?
What Kind of Veteran Are You? I recently stumbled upon a question on Facebook, about how many veterans feel that they are looked at as less of a Veteran if they didn’t serve in combat. This question is a problem for me as I do feel like I’m not a real veteran or a real… Continue reading What Kind of Veteran Are You?
My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality
My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality Not since Mr. Cool Ice (Tommy Steinberger) has someone tried so hard to look like a total douchebag. In fact, Mr. Cool Ice, had it wrapped up for nearly 20 years,… Continue reading My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality
Introducing Nick the Dog
Introducing Nick the Dog Alright, all my Department of Defense (DoD) people. You are going to recognize this picture. It is of a six-year-old German Shepherd, a military working dog Nick. Nick works with the 2nd Military Police Detachment at Fort Meade, Maryland. Nick is one of six patrol explosive detection Military Working Dogs at… Continue reading Introducing Nick the Dog
Military Base Toxic Exposure Map
Military Base Toxic Exposure Map While working on my VA Disability paperwork, I ran across a website that has a very nice database of all the U.S. Military installations and what toxins are on those installations. It might just help you with your VA Disability case. If so check out the Hill & Ponton Disability… Continue reading Military Base Toxic Exposure Map
