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What Does an Army Engineer Brigade Do?

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U.S. Army engineer brigades play an important role in the support of the ground-fighting force. They are the jacks-of-all-trades when it comes to construction, explosives and demolition. They help both to protect their own soldiers and work against the opposing force.

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The Role of a Navy Spouse

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A navy spouse can be an asset or a liability. Although the navy spouse does not enlist and take an oath, she must understand that she is still a large part of the Navy.

The Nitty-Gritty of Body Armor Clothing

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Body armor clothing is designed to be worn for different purposes. It also has different levels of protection, hence knowing the type of threat you are most vulnerable to encounter is vital in achieving the appropriate protection.

Uncle Sam Legend Has Roots in War of 1812

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Uncle Sam has been an American symbol since the War of 1812. Along with the Star-Spangled Banner flag, Uncle Sam is one of the main symbols to come from what has sometimes been called America's Second War of Independence.

Area 51 Theories

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Area 51 is (or used to be) the hub of the American Air Force's secret weapons manufacturing and research center. It is located in Lincoln County, southeast Nevada. The tremendous secrecy surrounding the base and the strange sightings in the general area have given rise to many ideas and...

How To Use Military Uniforms And Clothing In Everyday Life

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Military uniforms and clothing are not just for those who are in the armed forces. Many people assume that you cannot use them unless you have served in the military or are currently serving in the military. This is just not the case at all.

How to Locate a Person in the Army

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Trying to locate a person in the Army can be a frustrating task. As of 2009, there were 1.4 million people serving on active duty in the United States Military. Of the 1.4 million, 548,000 people were in the Army. There are websites and services dedicated to helping families and friends find and rec

How to Get a Military Discount and Start Saving

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Enrolling in the United States military is more than likely one of the leading decisions a person can certainly make in their life. Soon after just placing your signature to several papers and transferring a few exams you are almost moving toward a huge everyday living change- one which desires ardo

Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2008

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The Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2008 establishes the finances for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 2008. More than $500 billion was appropriated for the DoD in the act, with most of it going to the U.S. Military.

DoD 5000: The New Directive and Its Effect on Acquisition

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DoD 5000 post acquisition integration is the process of combining two or more organizations to form a single organizational system such as resources and people. Links can be found in the DoD directive 5000.1. Consequently, changes made would destabilize the organizational structure.

Who Invented the Submarine?

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The first working submarine was built in 1620 by a Dutch inventor named Cornelius Drebbel. His invention, however, has roots that go back even further in time, and descriptions of submersible watercraft date back more than 2,000 years to the time of Alexander the Great.

What Part of Society Were Doctors in Medieval Times?

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Medical doctors, or healers, have practiced since prehistoric times, and beginning with Hippocrates in Ancient Greece, their practice has been considered a scientific art. The Middle Ages were a period of unique circumstances that created a number of different types of medical professions whose role

50s Kitchen Textiles

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The 1950s are the center of the decorating age termed mid-century modern. This was a period when American's were flush with victory and able to purchase new things for the first time in a long time, following the Depression and the war years. The exuberance of the kitchen textiles from this period r

Marine Corp Boot Camp Tips

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Being in the Marine Corp boot camp is certainly not easy but there are things you can do to make your life less painful during the 13-week intense training you would have to go through. The Marine's boot camp is said to the toughest boot camp of the United States Armed Services aside from it&ap

What Do Army Medals Mean?

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The first medal in United States military history was commissioned by Gen. George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782. Known as the Badge of Military Merit, it was later re-commissioned in 1932 as the Purple Heart. Medals have been awarded to soldiers of the United State Army for service as far back as the R

The Myth That Iraq Had No WMD

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Iraqis close to Saddam's WMD program adamantly insist that Saddam had WMD, and that he moved them. Those that come forward with their first hand accounts receive character assassination attempts rather than a thank you. The media would rather brush these WMD accounts aside so that they could co

Army Facilities' Unisex Bathroom Standards

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In 2004 the U.S. Department of Defense issued a memorandum regarding bathroom accessibility, including unisex bathrooms, for the disabled working within any military branch. This memorandum includes unisex bathroom standards for Army buildings both international and domestic.

About the Battle of Scary Creek

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The Battle at Scary Creek was one of the first significant Confederate victories of the American Civil War. Although the clash at Scary Creek was the largest battle of the war up to that point, it suffered many flaws. The battle was ripe with inexperience, insufficient arms and general confusion on