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Boot Camp Tear Chamber: A Common Recruit Concern
Overcoming the fear of the CS gas (tear gas) chamber in boot camp is a vital part of the basic training experience. Learn what to expect when going into the gas chamber before signing up for it!
Remembrance Day
Why we commemorate Remembrance Day. Services are held at 11.00am at War Memorials, schools and in towns across the country.
The USAID Procurement Policy
In efforts to further U.S. foreign policy, expand democracy and free markets and improve the lives of those in developing countries, the U.S. Agency for International Development spends 0.5 percent of the federal budget in its work around the globe. The procurement and acquisition of commodities and
US Army South Steeped in History
There is a rich history associated with U.S. Army South. The location of the headquarters was reserved in 1903. Four years later the location was declared a military project.
Oliver North - A True Patriot
Born on October 7th, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas and grew up in Philmont, New York. Oliver or Ollie as he is called by his friends graduated from Ockawamick High School in 1963 and furthered his education at the State University of New York at Brockport for the next two years. In 1963 he was fortunat
How to Decide on a Firearm for Home Defense
In a recession, many homeowners become concerned about their safety. Some often decide to buy guns as their last line of home defense. However, deciding on which gun is best can sometimes be difficult. Following this checklist should help in this decision.
Air Raid Procedures
Air raid procedures, once indoctrinated into all schoolchildren and a source of worry among their parents, have been reduced to arcane pop culture trivia over the past 2 decades. Modern technology, including surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles and the speed of aircraft carrying them, have rendere
Homemade Mandalorian Armor
Store-bought Halloween costumes are often expensive, and some are not as authentic as your child prefers, especially in depicting well-known figures with intricate parts such as the Mandalorian. Constructing homemade Mandalorian armor keeps costs down because you can choose the material, and the pro
Troubled Days Ahead for Our Military
As of this posting I am confident that most of my readers are most likely aware the Secretary of Defense Gates has recommended that our nations CIA Director Leon Panetta serve as his impending replacement. Naturally, it will be Panetta's responsibility to pursue the White Houses plans to slash
What Were Swords Used for in Medieval Times?
Film and literature has romanticized the Middle Ages (5th to 15th century A.D.) as a time of noble knights, fair maidens, righteous kings and majestic castles. The reality of this period was much harsher, however, as men and women lived in a world of unrelenting violence. Central to this life of blo
The Three Stages of Import Substitutions
One method a government implements when its economy is suffering is import substitution. This form of economic policy is designed to promote domestic production of goods and services over importing them from foreign countries. Basic necessities such as food, water and energy are often the primary fo
The Flag Over Iwo Jima
February marks the 66th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. The famous photo of the flag raising still stands as a symbol of Marine Corps determination and bravery.
How Blacksmiths Made Weapons in Medievil Times
Blacksmithy BasicsBlacksmithing is the trade of creating useful objects from steel and iron by heating them to a red hot state, which is softer, but still solid. Blacksmiths then pound them into shape. Complicated objects will require multiple rounds of heating and cooling, as different...
Gender Roles of Men in the 1950s
After World War II ended and veterans returned home in 1945, it ushered in a new era in American history. Prosperity took an upswing and the traditional family unit set idealistic Americans apart from their Soviet counterparts. The gender roles between men and women drove popular culture and even en
What Are the Causes of Political Conflict in Africa?
May issues fuel political conflict in Africa.africa image by Luka76 from Fotolia.comMany Sub-Saharan African states have been warring since the 1980s. Poverty is a cause of instability and civil conflict across the continent. Political corruption, no respect for rule of law or humans are...
Cooking Supplies for Civil War Re-enactments
Civil war re-enactments are a popular pastime for historians and families alike. Re-enactments are held all over the country and might re-enact an actual battle or just provide a glimpse into what soldiers of the 1860s experienced when at war. Uniforms are exact replicas of the ones worn by Union a
What Is Indonesia's History?
Indonesia not only is the world's biggest archipelago, it also has the world's largest Muslim population. Roughly three times the state of Texas, Indonesia's population is 240 million, making it the world's fourth-most populous nation.
Requirements for Palmetto Sharp Shooters
The Palmetto Sharpshooters comprise a camp, or local chapter, of the South Carolina Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV). They meet the third Thursday of each month, at 102 Northwest Drive, in Anderson, South Carolina. The group is composed of male descendents of Confederate Civil War
How to Make a Bed in Basic Training
While it may be the last thing on your mind when you first get on the bus, knowing how to make a bed is one of the fundamental things that will get you through basic training, no matter what military branch you are serving. Making up your bed the right way and in the right amount of time instills di
Do Fish Schools When Evading Predators Follow the Mathematical Maneuvers of OODA Loop Theory?
There is no way for me to know if you have ever studied or heard of Colonel John Boyd, he is the fighter pilot philosopher who came up with the OODA Loop Theory. OODA stands for observe, orient, decide, and act. In other words first you observe, and then orient yourself, and make the decision as to