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Do You Meet Military Entrance Requirements?
Want to be part of something bigger than yourself? Joining the service is a great option if you meet the military entrance requirements.
Trauma Training in the Military
When faced with an individual who is not breathing or in the process of bleeding to death, a military medical staff relies heavily on the training they have received to get the job done. Trauma training for military personnel can be the difference between life and death.
Types of Army Vehicles
The U.S. Army has a diverse collection of vehicles at its disposal. The most recognized Army vehicle is the HMMWV (high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle), or humvee, or hummer as it's come to be known. This vehicle is manufactured by American General in South Bend, Indiana where they also make po
United States Coast Guard: Who They Are
The United States Armed Forces consist of five branches. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps make up the Armed Forces. But what's the fifth? The Coast Guard. Who are the Coast Guard, and why does their work deserve our applause?
How to Transfer the GI Bill Benefits of Dependents
The Post-9/11 GI bill offers service members the option of transferring their educational benefits to dependents. There are requirements for time in service, and only immediate family members are eligible to receive benefits. However, if the military family member is eligible, the transfer process i
What Money is Used in Peru?
Peru has gone through several changes in its monetary system. The current base unit of Peruvian currency is the "nuevo sol" (translated as "new sun"), which is divided into 100 céntimos.
Monuments for Cemeteries
A monument is a building, statue, or other structure erected in order to commemorate a deceased person on their grave. A monument is a testimony to the deceased, as it will exist for centuries to come. There are several different types of monuments, but they fall into a few general styles.
Avoiding the President
A nurse flicked on the light at 5:30 A.M. My first day on Ward 57 had begun. "What's your pain on a scale of zero to ten, with ten the worst pain you've ever had?" she asked. Pain was apparently so endemic here it was charted on a meter.
How to Get to VGA Input on Insignia TV
The VGA input on Insignia TVs lets you connect a computer or other external VGA-enabled device to your TV. Connecting your VGA-enabled device lets you output the video and, if your device has the appropriate audio output and you have a separate cable, the audio so it can be seen and heard on what is
Gather Your Troops... Fighting Chronic Illness
In 2001, without warning, I was struck with a life altering chronic illness: cardiomyopathy. And yet 5 years later, in spite of this unfortunate event, I was able to return to college, enjoy the birth of my 3 grandchildren, and become an accomplished photographer.
Military Combat Shirts - High Tech Apparel For the Military and Law Enforcement Community
Imagine you had to wear body armor all day in an environment where its not only hot and miserable, but bullets fly on a daily basis.Now imagine that the clothing you are wearing under that life saving body armor is digging into your body with every move you make.Your movement is restricted.You'
The Landmine Problem
Land mines continue to kill and maim civilians and children around the world. That the U.S. continues to stockpile anti-personnel mines, and refuse to sign the Ottawa Treaty is a disgrace to our proud country.
How to Deflate an Air Mattress
An air mattress is a convenient, portable bed that you can carry along with you on camping trips, sleepovers, and family visits. If you get a hotel room with some friends and run out of bed space, you can set up an air mattress for the extra person. Because an air mattress can take up a lot of floor
Military Training for Civil Unrest
The U.S. military exists primary to deal with outside threats to the nation. However, military force also receive training in responding to civil unrest and natural disaster situations that arise in the homeland.
Bulletproof Vests in Review
Bulletproof vests or bulletproof jackets simply refer to the protective clothing that is designed to be bullet-resistant. Contrary to their popular name, these vests are actually not bulletproof as the steel in armored vehicles are. They are only made from many layers of woven and laminated fabric m
Naval Warfare and Its Influence on the Course of History
Some of the largest conquests in the history of the world were made on land. But this does not mean that naval warfare is less important. Quite the opposite thanks to this type of combat entire empires were formed.
How to Teach History in the Classroom
History can be loved or loathed. If you are the one teaching it, it can be hard motivating students to learn. Finding ways to make history more interesting will help students develop an appreciation for people and events from the past. This article discusses fun ways to teach history. It can be adap
Civilian Human Resources: A Unique Department Inside the DoD
The Department of Defense is quite vast. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of US military personnel worldwide, the Department employs a host of civilians to perform support tasks. The civilian worker population is large enough that these functions simply cannot be handled under the umbrella o
Atomic Bomb in the Desert
We all know of the effect of the heat of the atomic bomb that exploded on the New Mexican desert in 1945. We have seen pictures of the green glass formed on the sand around the area of the explosion.