How Many People Are in the US Space Force?
Since its inception, the U.S. Space Force has captured the imagination and curiosity of people around the world. As the newest branch of the U.S. military, the Space Force is...
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How Many People Are in the US Space Force?
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National Guard Facts You May Not Have KnownNational Guard Facts You May Not Have Known
The National Guard is an often misunderstood, yet vital component of the uniformed services. It is a state or territorial military force controlled by state governors, but it can be...
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The 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army: A Brief HistoryThe 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army: A Brief History
On December 10, 1917, the same year that America entered World War I, the 4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, was organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina to begin its long...
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10 Military Stocking Stuffers for Your Service Member10 Military Stocking Stuffers for Your Service Member
The holidays are around the corner and if you’re looking for some military stocking stuffers to fill the stockings of your favorite service member, look no further. We did it...
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Happy Birthday Space Force: A Look at the Youngest Military Branch
Happy Birthday Space Force: A Look at the Youngest Military Branch
The US Space Force is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Guardians to conduct global space operations that enhance the way U.S. joint and coalition forces fight, while also offering decision...
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Tis the Season: 10 Thoughtful Military Gifts for Him
Tis the Season: 10 Thoughtful Military Gifts for Him
The venerated veterans of USAMM have struck again. We got together and asked each other what gifts we would like to receive during the holidays and while “world peace” was...
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Tactical Survival Gear Must-Haves for Your Next Camping Trip
Tactical Survival Gear Must-Haves for Your Next Camping Trip
Whether you traverse the wild solo or with others, it is important to pack tactical survival gear that can help keep you alive. USAMM’s employees, which includes our crusty crew...
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Military Care Packages: 5 Ideas for the HolidaysMilitary Care Packages: 5 Ideas for the Holidays
Thinking about sending someone you love a military care package? The veterans who work at USAMM put their heads together and came up with their top 5 military care packages...
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USMC Mascot: What is the Mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps?USMC Mascot: What is the Mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps?
The U.S. Army’s Military Academy has a mule for a mascot. The U.S. Naval Academy has a goat. The U.S. Air Force has a falcon, and the Coast Guard Academy...
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Female Marines: Celebrating 100 Years of Women in the CorpsFemale Marines: Celebrating 100 Years of Women in the Corps
Female Marines have spent a little more than 100 years serving in the Marine Corps and today, they have the ability to serve in any military occupational speciality. They are...
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USMC Awards & Medals: How They Should be WornUSMC Awards & Medals: How They Should be Worn
How to wear U.S. Marine Corps awards is covered in Marine Corps Uniform Regulations MCO 1020.34H dated 1 May 2018. The regulation is pretty straightforward and guides Marines on how...
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Marine Corps Uniform Regulations: Tips & Advice for Appropriate WearMarine Corps Uniform Regulations: Tips & Advice for Appropriate Wear
While some might say this point is arguable, most agree, the U.S. Marine Corps has the best-looking uniforms in the U.S. military. That’s not to say that the U.S. Space...
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Marine Corps Gifts for the USMC BallMarine Corps Gifts for the USMC Ball
If you haven’t already done so, it is probably a good idea to start shopping for the Marine Corps Ball especially if you are shopping for perfect Marine Corps gifts...
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Happy 247th Birthday US Navy: 5 Navy Facts to CelebrateHappy 247th Birthday US Navy: 5 Navy Facts to Celebrate
On October 13, 1775, the US Navy was founded and the US Navy birthday was created. The US Navy was established by the Continental Congress at the onset of the...
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10 Places to go for Veterans Day This Year
10 Places to go for Veterans Day This Year
America has plenty of patriotic holidays to celebrate and Veterans Day is one of them. While Veterans Day doesn’t get the same level of attention as say, July Fourth, it...
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When Was Veterans Day Established? A Brief HistoryWhen Was Veterans Day Established? A Brief History
Every year since 1918, the United States pauses to reflect and honor its military veterans. November 11 is Veterans Day, an event meant to commemorate the service of all U.S....
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Military Promotions: How Do They Work?
Military Promotions: How Do They Work?
While every branch of service has their own military promotions system, at their core, they are all essentially the same. Military promotions usually require a certain amount of time in...
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Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day? History & Facts
Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day? History & Facts
For nearly 250 years, Americans have celebrated their independence. For many of those years, we’ve celebrated the same way with cookouts, fireworks, recreational activities and of course, the red, white,...
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Army Officer Ranks & Insignia: The Complete GuideArmy Officer Ranks & Insignia: The Complete Guide
For the uninitiated, the U.S. Army officer ranks can seem confusing, but the fact is, learning the rank insignia and rank titles is a lot easier than you might think....
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Military Camping Gear You Don't Want to Leave BehindMilitary Camping Gear You Don't Want to Leave Behind
Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the best things about being an American. There are so many city, county, state and national parks to explore and each of them...
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Marine Corps Ball: 10 Etiquette Do's & Don'ts
Marine Corps Ball: 10 Etiquette Do's & Don'ts
The Marine Corps Ball is an event Marines and their loved ones look forward to every year. Since 1921, the Corps has celebrated their birthday and honored the legacy of...
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When Is The Marine Corps Ball? 9 Facts You Should Know
When Is The Marine Corps Ball? 9 Facts You Should Know
The founding of the Marine Corps has been celebrated with a birthday ball every year since 1925. Whether they are stateside or deployed around the world, Marines always find a...
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24 Navy Ships the U.S. Navy Wants to Decommission24 Navy Ships the U.S. Navy Wants to Decommission
The Navy wants to decommission 24 Navy ships in 2023. The move could save up to $3.6 billion over the next five years. Is your favorite ship on the chopping...
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U.S. Navy Drone Ships: Unmanned Ships of the FutureU.S. Navy Drone Ships: Unmanned Ships of the Future
The applicability of drones in various combat spaces seems endless, so it is no surprise that US Navy drone ships are actually a thing. In fact, the US Navy’s Chief...
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U.S. Navy Ship Classes: A Close Look at Classifications
U.S. Navy Ship Classes: A Close Look at Classifications
The U.S. Navy's surface fleet is comprised of various classes of vessels, and the submarine force is made up of attack submarines, ballistic missile submarines, and guided missile submarines. USAMM assembled...
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Selfless Service: A Core Value in Service Pride
Selfless Service: A Core Value in Service Pride
Years ago, the U.S. Defense Department had an identity crisis. Its members had scruples, but they were varied and based on the individual. Then, in a drastic change, the U.S....
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Military Retirement Gifts to Honor Their Service & SacrificeMilitary Retirement Gifts to Honor Their Service & Sacrifice
How much should a person spend? What is and isn’t appropriate? For those who are inexperienced with the military culture, deciding on which military retirement gifts to purchase can be...
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10 Tactical Gifts For The Service Member in Your Life
10 Tactical Gifts For The Service Member in Your Life
Whether it is a birthday, the holidays, Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or marking a career milestone like retirement or a promotion, tactical gifts make great presents, and they are a...
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10 Military Apps Worth Checking Out
10 Military Apps Worth Checking Out
Military apps are no different and military members can load up their phones with all sorts of apps that make their lives, on and off duty, much easier. The difference...
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10 Military RV Parks & Campgrounds To Visit This Fall10 Military RV Parks & Campgrounds To Visit This Fall
Fall is a wonderful time of year to get out and see America. While most take to the roads during summer, fall’s cooler temps are alluring to many, and the...
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Army Officer vs. Enlisted: What’s The Difference?
Army Officer vs. Enlisted: What’s The Difference?
That said, it’s important to know the difference between officer vs enlisted. The answer is simple, but like anything, there are some variables that make this a moving target to...
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How Is A Purple Heart Earned? A Deep DiveHow Is A Purple Heart Earned? A Deep Dive
The Purple Heart has the distinction of being the American military’s first medal. The medal was once awarded for military merit, but since it was created by George Washington, the...
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Purple Heart Recipients: 8 Men Who Earned the Most Purple HeartsPurple Heart Recipients: 8 Men Who Earned the Most Purple Hearts
The Purple Heart is one of those military awards that most military members would be proud to receive, however, it isn’t an award anyone in uniform necessarily wants, because to...
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7 Military Care Package Ideas To Send Overseas
7 Military Care Package Ideas To Send Overseas
If you’ve ever been deployed, you know how important care packages are to the troops. When they arrive there is a tangible sense of excitement because inside are little things...
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Army Values: What Being A Soldier Is All About
Army Values: What Being A Soldier Is All About
In 1995, the Army officially adopted the Army values listed in Army Regulation 600-100, Army Leadership, dated March 8, 2007, stating all soldiers were required to live them daily in...
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Five 9/11 Movies & Documentaries Worth WatchingFive 9/11 Movies & Documentaries Worth Watching
September 11, 2001 was one of the darkest days in American history. As we know, four planes hijacked by terrorists, flew into the Pentagon, the north and south towers of...
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Honoring 9/11: Five ways to Remember & Reflect
Honoring 9/11: Five ways to Remember & Reflect
The attacks of September 11, 2001 forever changed the United States and set in motion a series of events that would impact the U.S. military and millions of service members...
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Who Were The Buffalo Soldiers? 5 Things to KnowWho Were The Buffalo Soldiers? 5 Things to Know
The Buffalo Soldiers were a part of Army units created from legislation passed in 1866 not long after the end of the Civil War. The U.S. Congress enacted the Army...
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Buffalo Soldiers Day: Celebrating Black HistoryBuffalo Soldiers Day: Celebrating Black History
Not long after the Civil War ended, and units like the 54th Massachusetts Regiment were disbanded, Congress passed the Army Reorganization Act in 1866 which doubled the size of the U.S....
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A Life of ServiceA Life of Service
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Dave Flynn spent his life in the Corps serving his country. Today, he still manages to serve, just in different ways.
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Fighter Pilot: What Do They Do?
Fighter Pilot: What Do They Do?
By definition, a fighter pilot is a military aviator who flies tactical aircraft, normally jets, in order to engage in air-to-air or air-to-ground combat. A fighter pilot can also fly...
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Military Spouse Appreciation Day: 5 Ways To Show Your Appreciation
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: 5 Ways To Show Your Appreciation
It is no wonder we have a Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Military Spouse Appreciation Day was created on May 23, 1984, when then-President Ronald Reagan made a proclamation to recognize...
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Military EDC: 10 Essentials To Build A Great EDCMilitary EDC: 10 Essentials To Build A Great EDC
Everyday Carry refers to what a person carries on their person each day to help them with any challenges that may arise and those things that are unexpected. These are...
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What Is A Blue Star Family? Everything You Need To KnowWhat Is A Blue Star Family? Everything You Need To Know
A Blue Star Family is the immediate family of a U.S. military member who is serving during war. They are authorized by the U.S. government to hang the Blue Star...
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How To Thank Someone For Their Military Service: 10 Ideas To Make A Difference
How To Thank Someone For Their Military Service: 10 Ideas To Make A Difference
Of course the simplest way to do it is to look them in the eye, say thank you for your service and shake their hands.
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What Is A Seabee? The U.S. Navy's Construction BattalionWhat Is A Seabee? The U.S. Navy's Construction Battalion
Since then, for more than 80 years, Seabees have been the Navy’s construction force, building bases and airfields, conducting underwater construction, and building roads, bridges, and other support facilities. They...
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The Navy Cross: Five Facts About This Prestigious MedalThe Navy Cross: Five Facts About This Prestigious Medal
The Navy Cross may be awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces while serving with the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard (when a part of the Department...
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U.S. Naval Submarine Force: An Overview
U.S. Naval Submarine Force: An Overview
Today, the U.S. naval submarine force, known as the “Silent Service” consists of three types of submarines: fast attack, ballistic missile and guided missile submarines. The naval submarine force, as...
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Three Military Uniform Rules That Are Non-NegotiableThree Military Uniform Rules That Are Non-Negotiable
Uniforms make an individual a part of a larger organizational culture. The military services expect their members to comply to military uniform rules which govern wear and use of the...
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