What is the Oath of Enlistment? This practice has its origins in antiquity, though not in the form we currently know in the U.S. Armed Forces. There are formal oaths, such as the Oath of Office the President must swear on Inauguration Day, and there are more informal oaths such as the one uttered by […]
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During Black History Month we commemorate the contributions and achievements of African American figures in U.S. History. We remember those men and women of color who served and made sacrifices in support of the United States military – despite the challenges and adversity – and we are grateful for their service every day. The list […]
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What is a military war dog? The dictionary definition includes the description, “a dog trained to serve on the battlefield,” in addition to being used to describe humans who behave in warlike ways. Our article focuses on canines, who have been used in combat nearly as long as they have associated with humans. Roman legions […]
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Dogs and soldiers have long been associated with one another and the United States military is no exception. Such partnerships have traditionally included both companionship and mission-related work for both humans and canines, but it wasn’t until the Second World War that this partnership become official. What is this special relationship between dogs and service […]
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Oct. 2, 2019 was the start of the fiscal year for the government, and the first day the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) was officially open for business. This agency, created by executive order, has responsibility for conducting background checks associated with processing security clearance applications as well as doing background checks for industrial […]
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“Pearl Harbor is the greatest intelligence failure in history. This can never happen again.” That’s a quote from the film Midway, directed by Roland Emerich and written by Wes Tooke. The Emerich film features Woody Harrelson as Admiral Chester Nimitz, and Aaron Eckhardt as Col. Jimmy Doolittle. The film offers moviegoers a clear action drama […]
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There are many traditions in today’s Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps that have easily traceable origins or have a backstory that is commonly accepted. One example is the tradition of the military salute, which does not have a specific event or date to establish when the salute was adopted. But in […]
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There has been much discussion of the military in space. With today’s spy satellites, asteroid threats, commercial GPS systems, commercial space launches, and other concerns it does seem like the right time to focus attention on both the outer limits of Earth’s atmosphere and places where “no one has gone before” to quote the old […]
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In past news, President Trump spoke of his desire to hold a military parade in the United States intended to rival or at least be similar to the Bastille Day parade in France. Pentagon officials received orders in early 2018 to explore the concept, and plans for a grand military parade were postponed until the […]
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The GI Bill is one of the most important military programs available. Over the years, the GI Bill has grown from a “one servicemember, one benefit” program, into a more useful set of education benefits for those in uniform, and their spouses and children. The GI Bill Has Humble Beginnings Something known as the World […]
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