Navy Warfare Insignia: Every Qualification Pin Explained
From the surface warfare pin to Navy dolphins, learn what each Navy warfare insignia depicts and how sailors earn it.
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Navy Warfare Insignia: Every Qualification Pin Explained
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What Is The Army Reserve? A Complete GuideWhat Is The Army Reserve? A Complete Guide
The mission of the U.S. Army Reserve is to provide combat-ready units and soldiers to the Army and the joint force. The Army Reserve has a force of nearly 200,000 soldiers and civilian...
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What Are The Blue Angels And Do They Fight In Combat?What Are The Blue Angels And Do They Fight In Combat?
The Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy’s premier flight demonstration team. The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the...
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Naval Aviation: 5 Surprising FactsNaval Aviation: 5 Surprising Facts
What’s not to like about naval aviation? Pilots and their aircraft get sling-shotted off of their aircraft carriers, afterburners aglow as they fiercely fly off the deck. When they returned...
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What Is VE Day? 7 Facts You Need To KnowWhat Is VE Day? 7 Facts You Need To Know
When President Harry S. Truman, British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill and Soviet Premier Josef Stalin simultaneously announced that Nazi Germany had surrendered on May 8, 1945, the United States...
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Armed Forces Day: Everything You Should KnowArmed Forces Day: Everything You Should Know
There are numerous ways to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The simplest way is to fly the U.S. flag. Attending an Armed Forces Day parade is another solid choice. Lastly, find...
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Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal: Who Qualifies?Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal: Who Qualifies?
The Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal is awarded to airmen serving in remotely piloted aircraft, cyber, space and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance career fields, who create direct combat effects from...
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Army Fleece Jacket: How It Should Actually Be Worn
Army Fleece Jacket: How It Should Actually Be Worn
The pamphlet reads that “Soldiers may wear the ECWCS jackets and trousers as outer garments, to include the layer III fleece jacket, when authorized by the commander.”
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Fighter Pilot Helmets: Why Are They Yellow?Fighter Pilot Helmets: Why Are They Yellow?
There is one unit with a striking fighter pilot helmet that stands out amongst other Air Force units. It is almost like someone took a giant yellow highlighter and marked...
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Military Moms: 3 Reasons They're The BestMilitary Moms: 3 Reasons They're The Best
While moms are awesome, military moms are even more awesome because they support our country. Whether they are wearing combat boots themselves, or supporting the homefront by supporting their warriors,...
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Navy Medal Of Honor: 5 Things You Didn't KnowNavy Medal Of Honor: 5 Things You Didn't Know
The Navy Medal of Honor is our country’s oldest continuously awarded decoration. Some might argue that the oldest and first U.S. medal would be the Purple Heart, originally named the...
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Military Service Medals: How To Tell Where A Veteran Has Served
Military Service Medals: How To Tell Where A Veteran Has Served
Military service medals, however, are medals that can be earned by participating in a campaign or serving in a particular theater. Military service medals were created to recognize the military...
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The Ultimate Guide To BDUs: Know Your UniformThe Ultimate Guide To BDUs: Know Your Uniform
The Battle Dress Uniform, known more widely as the BDU, was worn by millions of U.S. military personnel while it was in active service as a combat uniform for the...
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The History Of Boonie Hats In The U.S. MilitaryThe History Of Boonie Hats In The U.S. Military
Simply put, boonie hats (the most common spelling) or “booney” hats are a military hat with a wide brim used by military forces in hot climates. They tend to replace the standard patrol...
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What Is Ripstop Fabric & Why Is It Important For Tactical Gear?What Is Ripstop Fabric & Why Is It Important For Tactical Gear?
Ripstop is actually a fabric stitching method and not really a fabric type. For example, ripstop can come in various nylon fabrics and natural fibers like cotton too. What makes...
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Military Appreciation Month: Honoring America's Heroes
Military Appreciation Month: Honoring America's Heroes
The resolution for Military Appreciation Month was introduced because leaders felt it was important to preserve and foster the honor and respect that the U.S. military deserves for vital service...
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Navy Combat Action Ribbon: A History and Overview
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: A History and Overview
The Combat Action Ribbon is an award for Navy and Marine Corps personnel who render satisfactory performance under enemy fire while actively participating in a ground or surface engagement. The...
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What Are The 3 Types of Medals of Honor? A GuideWhat Are The 3 Types of Medals of Honor? A Guide
The Medal of Honor is the highest decoration awarded by the United States to members of the armed forces for combat valor. It is presented by the president of the...
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Air Force Commendation Medal: How Is It Awarded?
Air Force Commendation Medal: How Is It Awarded?
The Air Force Commendation Medal was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on March 28, 1958, for award to members of the armed forces of the United States who, while...
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Military Flag Folding: A How-To GuideMilitary Flag Folding: A How-To Guide
In fact, Title 4, U.S. Code, the legal framework that governs how to display the flag, amongst other things, makes no mention of how the flag is to be folded,...
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5 Best Tactical Backpacks: The Ultimate Guide5 Best Tactical Backpacks: The Ultimate Guide
Tactical backpacks are uniquely personal things and what you purchase is based on what you need. Some people need tactical backpacks that have a lot of storage space while others...
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Honor The Hero in Your Life: 3 Military Shadow Box Ideas
Honor The Hero in Your Life: 3 Military Shadow Box Ideas
Beyond helping preserve the military medals and ribbons of your loved ones, there are a multitude of military shadow box ideas that you can use to not only preserve your...
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GWOT Expeditionary Medal: Who Is Eligible?GWOT Expeditionary Medal: Who Is Eligible?
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal was established by Executive Order 13289 on March 12, 2003 to recognize service members of the Armed Forces of the United States who...
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Lost Military Dog Tags: 5 Inspiring Stories of Dog Tags Returned HomeLost Military Dog Tags: 5 Inspiring Stories of Dog Tags Returned Home
Considering that the U.S. has thousands of military members still accounted for, it should come as no surprise that there are thousands of lost dog tags. Lost dog tags have...
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Military Dog Tags: A Brief History and OverviewMilitary Dog Tags: A Brief History and Overview
The American military, like American culture, has plenty of tall tales, myths and legends. Americans, especially American soldiers, can spin a yarn like nobody else. It makes the military culture,...
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U.S. Navy Caps: Wear Your Personalized Cap with PrideU.S. Navy Caps: Wear Your Personalized Cap with Pride
US Navy caps can also be used to commemorate service. Whether you are purchasing US Navy caps for yourself, or purchasing US Navy caps for someone else, these US Navy...
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Naval Rate Insignia: Honoring Our Sailors
Naval Rate Insignia: Honoring Our Sailors
To civilians, and even members of other military services, the U.S. Navy’s naval rate insignia can be confusing. The history of naval rate insignia is complicated, and has ebbed and...
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Military Memories: How to Preserve Your Family's Military History
Military Memories: How to Preserve Your Family's Military History
If you are trying to collect information about someone’s military service solely for your family’s personal knowledge then a great place to start might be with the veteran. Veterans will...
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Military Pride: Connecting with The Past Through Tradition
Military Pride: Connecting with The Past Through Tradition
This type of complete, emotional, spiritual, personal and professional commitment often leads to military personnel having military pride. Military pride is basically the feeling a person has that arises from...
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Military Patches Meaning: Pride and TraditionMilitary Patches Meaning: Pride and Tradition
Military patches in the American military date back to the Revolutionary War when George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, originally a patch that would go on to become...
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Military Mottos: Have Pride in Your UnitMilitary Mottos: Have Pride in Your Unit
U.S. Air Force pararescue, also known as PJs, by far have the most selfless missions in all of the U.S. military (not counting the Coast Guard). Therefore, it makes sense...
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The Marine Corps Values: Words to Live ByThe Marine Corps Values: Words to Live By
Corporate greed and institutional decay brought about a tidal wave of organizational reflection in the 1990s and the U.S. military wasn’t immune to the introspection. During the 1990s, all the...
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How to Honor Veterans: Show Appreciation to the Veteran in Your Life
How to Honor Veterans: Show Appreciation to the Veteran in Your Life
American veterans are a unique group of people all bound by one commonality—service to country. Regardless of what led a person to military service, the fact is that they were...
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How to Display Military Medals: 3 Ways to Show Your Military PrideHow to Display Military Medals: 3 Ways to Show Your Military Pride
If you’re a military veteran, odds are great that you have earned military medals over the course of your time in uniform. Some of those awards were hard-earned, others were...
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How to Build a Military Shadow Box: A Complete GuideHow to Build a Military Shadow Box: A Complete Guide
Some people are good with their hands and some can barely use a screwdriver. There are those who are more comfortable than others when it comes to creating crafts or...
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Boot Camp Graduation Gifts: Five Ideas For Their Special Day
Boot Camp Graduation Gifts: Five Ideas For Their Special Day
Basic training for every branch of service is different and varies in difficulty, but when its over all participants are happy about their accomplishment and a great way to show...
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Gifts for Veterans: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Gifts for Veterans: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are closing in fast and if you have a former service member in your life, you might be looking for gifts for veterans that will show them how...
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Gifts for Airmen: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Gifts for Airmen: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are closing in fast and if you have a U.S. airman in your life, you might be looking for gifts for airmen that will show them how much...
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Gifts for Soldiers: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Gifts for Soldiers: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are closing in fast and if you have a U.S. Soldier in your life, you might be looking for gifts for soldiers that will show them how much...
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Gifts For Marines: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Gifts For Marines: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are closing in fast and if you have a U.S. Marine in your life, you might be looking for gifts for Marines that will show them how much...
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Gifts For Navy Sailors: The Ultimate Holiday Gift GuideGifts For Navy Sailors: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are closing in fast and if you have a sailor in your life, you might be looking for gifts for Navy sailors that will show them how much...
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Army Alphabet From A-Z And How To Learn It
Army Alphabet From A-Z And How To Learn It
Many people who have never served in the military refer to the phonetic alphabet as the Army alphabet. The truth is, there is no such thing as the Army alphabet....
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Is The Military Affected By Shutdowns From COVID-19?Is The Military Affected By Shutdowns From COVID-19?
It’s hard to believe, but in late 2019 the COVID-19 pandemic began in China and spread worldwide within months. As the virus spread across the globe, many future recruits found...
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Military Fashion & How It Became Mainstream
Military Fashion & How It Became Mainstream
Military fashion. Two words that you never thought would go together, yet they do. Military fashion, that is, military-themed clothing, is a huge industry and it is more than a...
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Military Fatigues: What Are They?Military Fatigues: What Are They?
If you serve in the U.S. military, you still might hear a couple of people referring to the primary military work uniform as military fatigues. In the next 20 years,...
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Military Doctor Benefits: Are They Worth It?
Military Doctor Benefits: Are They Worth It?
All branches of the military, with the exception of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Space Force, have military doctor billets. Being a military doctor can be rewarding because a...
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Air Force Vs Army: Which Branch Is Better?
Air Force Vs Army: Which Branch Is Better?
A considerable amount of subjectivity comes into play when selecting a branch of service to join. If you are thinking about joining the U.S. military, your personal preferences should play...
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Tiger Stripe Camo: Does It Hold Any Significance?Tiger Stripe Camo: Does It Hold Any Significance?
Tiger stripe camo. If you’ve been around the military for any length of time the mention of the tiger stripe camouflage pattern, also known as tiger stripe camo, conjures images...
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What Is Protected Veteran Status And How To Get ItWhat Is Protected Veteran Status And How To Get It
Protected veteran is a term defined by the U.S. government as someone who is disabled, recently separated from the military, served in wartime or during a campaign, or earned the...
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