Consisting of 182,000 active personnel and 38,500 reserve, the Marines is a critical branch of the United States Armed Forces. They work closely with ships and other naval forces to project the U.S. military’s power on land, sea and air. But if you’re thinking about enlisting with the Marines, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with

You’ll many different terms when training for or serving in the United States Army. Some of these terms refer to ranks, such as Specialist. So, what is a Specialist rank and how do you achieve it? To learn more about the Specialist rank and its requirements, keep reading. Specialist (SPC) is a rank given in

Dating anyone can be an exciting roller coaster ride. If you are dating a combat veteran however, the experiences can be a whole lot different than with anyone else. Here are some things you might want to know about before or while you are dating a combat veteran. Many veterans (and friends of veterans) love

What’s the easiest and most effective way to control a submarine? Apparently, it’s with an Xbox controller. In the past, the U.S. Navy has used custom-built joystick controllers, which were not only expensive but also minimally responsive. Now, however, the U.S. Navy has decided to invest in the same controllers used for the Microsoft Xbox

The U.S. Army has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 as the default sidearm for most soldiers. While Army soldiers will likely still have access to other handguns, their primary handgun will be the SIG. Of course, the SIG wasn’t without competition. For a while, it was believed that the Army would choose the Glock as