You'll hear a number of unfamiliar terms when serving in the United States military. Some of these terms you'll come to understand, while others may remain a mystery. One such term that many recruits struggle to understand is dwell time. So, what is dwell time exactly? When speaking in the context of the military, dwell [...]

We discussed SLRs and HORs in a previous blog post, which refer to "state of legal residence" and "home of residence" respectively. Today, we're going to discuss another common term used in the U.S. military: MOS. Even if you're familiar with SLRs and HORs, perhaps you're not familiar with MOS. So, what is MOS and [...]

The United States military has completely the first test of a new autonomous ship that's intended to detect hostile submarines. Dubbed "The Sea Hunter," the new ship is relatively small with a length of just 40 meters. But don't let its small size fool you into thinking it's just an ordinary vessel. The Sea Hunter [...]

The United States Navy's Sea, Air, Land Teams (SEALs) are among the most elite, well-trained soldiers on the planet. Their primary function is to conduct strategic maritime military operations, typically involving rivers, oceans, coastlines, deltas, etc. As their name suggests, SEALs are specially trained to operate in a variety of environments. Candidacy Not everyone is [...]

The U.S. government offers certain perks and privileges for its armed service veterans. Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force oe Coast Guard, you are entitled to certain benefits. One of the lesser-known and often misunderstood perks is something known as "preference points." So, what exactly are preference points and how do [...]

The hand grenade is a critical tool in the U.S. military, allowing soldiers to engage enemy combatants without requiring a clear line of sight. They typically consist of an internal chamber filled with gunpowder, along with an outer shell of shrapnel. Once triggered, the internal chamber explodes, sending shrapnel flying in all directions. It's a [...]

The submarine is arguably one of the most strategically important vessels in modern military. With the ability to traverse hundreds or even thousands of miles while completely submerged, it can reach critical areas undetected. Furthermore, they can be equipped with a wide variety of weapons, allowing countries to exert their military might from the depths [...]

The Coast Guard was Formed During the Late 1700s To say the U.S. Coast Guard is "old" would be an understatement. It has roots dating back more than two centuries. all the way to August 4, 1790 when Congress founded the "Revenue Marine." Alexander Hamilton was tasked with leading the Revenue Marine, with the goal [...]

Our military's servicemen and women sacrifice a lot for the values on which this country was built. Without their hard work and dedication, we wouldn't have the freedom that so many of us take for granted. Because of this, it's important for citizens to express their gratitude to veterans. Give Up Your Seat Whether you [...]

The submarine is a strategic piece of military equipment that allows the United States Navy to expand its reach across the world's oceans undetected. According to the official Navy website, however, only a mere 6% of Navy personnel actually serve on submarines. With so few servicemen and women ever stepping foot into this powerful undersea [...]