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In the event of an attack on Washington D.C., what types of planning exists for continuing the operation of the federal government, even if evacuations or ot...

What is the Secretary of Defense and what does this job require? Title 10 of the United States Code provides both the legal basis for the existence of the De...

Are you up for a security clearance? Do you have to undergo a background investigation to get your clearance? If you have never done this before, the level o...

The military uses a series of codes to describe all of the occupational specialties you may be assigned to once you join the service. Each branch has its own...

The Gold Star family is one that has experienced a loss of a loved one–an immediate family member who died as the result of military service. Those who...

What’s a military lockdown? It’s usually a response to some kind of emergency situation such as an active shooter incident or other issues that present an im...

What is a SCIF? Short for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, a SCIF is a specially constructed building, or specially constructed rooms within a l...

If you’ve ever met a Marine – and even if you haven’t – you’ve likely heard the phrase Semper Fidelis. This phrase is steeped in history and tradition, but m...

MOPP levels are something every soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, and Coast Guard member learns about as early as possible in their military Career. MOPP is a...

How far is a klick in military terms? The shortest answer is that a klick equals one kilometer. PBS.org reports this in a glossary of terms used during the V...