After being introduced in 2004 as the standard uniform for soldiers, the U.S. Army has decided to retire its Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). On Oct. 1, 2019, the Army announced that it would be switching to the traditional Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) featuring non-pixelated patterns of green and brown. To many soldiers, news of the

Has your homeowner’s associations (HOA) told you to remove the American flag in front of your home? It’s no secret that HOAs have become increasingly common in the United States. According to the Community Associations Institute, HOAs now govern nearly 25 million homes in the United States. Unfortunately, some of these HOAs are overzealous regarding

If you’re a U.S. military veteran or active service member, you can now receive a free one-year premium subscription to LinkedIn. As explained on the social media network’s official news page, LinkedIn has collaborated with ID.me to provide this perk to both U.S. military veterans as well as active service members. So, how does LinkedIn

It’s not uncommon for Army soldiers to receive a TDY during their service. Based on the name alone, it’s difficult to surmise what exactly a TDY is, let alone what it entitles. An acronym for “Temporary Duty Assignment,” a TDY is an official duty given to an Army soldier that doesn’t involve permanent duty stationing.

Have you heard of a “sapper?” It’s a term used frequently by U.S. Army soldiers and other military servicemembers. To the average civilian, though, it’s difficult to surmise what exactly the term “sapper” means. In this blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at sappers in the Army, revealing the role and importance

Student pilots who are looking to earn their wings in the U.S. Air Force can now train using virtual reality (VR). Earlier this month, the Air Force launched a new program that allows student pilots to train for as long as they’d like in a VR flight simulation environment. Known as Pilot Training Next, the

The U.S. Navy is developing a new waterproof coating for its ships. It’s long been the goal of the Navy to create a product that, when applied to a ship’s hull, would create a waterproof barrier of protection. Now, it’s one step closer to making this a reality. Last month, the Navy announced plans to

Stealth technology isn’t limited strictly to aircraft and naval vessels. The United States military has announced plans to fund the design for a stealth motorcycle that special forces units could use to infiltrate enemy territory undetected. Dubbed the “Silent Hawk,” it originated from a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-sponsored challenge several years back in