The next time you visit the airport, look at the tarmac and you’ll probably see numerous commercial airplanes with the American flag painted on their fuselage. In most cases, however, airplanes display the American flag backwards, meaning the stars are located in the upper-right corner rather than the upper-left corner. Regardless of size and type, […]
Quilts of Valor Awarded to 37 US Veterans in Somerset County
Thirty-seven U.S. military veterans living in Somerset County, New Jersey have been awarded a Quilt of Valor, according to a report by the local news affiliate WJAC. The organization, which has been operating since 2003, offers healing through hand-stitched quilts. These aren’t just traditional quilts, however. Quilts of Valor are meticulously stitched using donated materials. […]
US Marines to Rebuild Runway on Popular California Island
The U.S. Marines have launched an operation to rebuild a degraded runway on a popular California island. Earlier this month, nearly 100 Marines landed on the island of Santa Catalina, Calif. to rebuild its local airport. The massive project involves the creation of a 3,000-foot runway, which officials say will take over three months to […]
6 Ways to Thank a Military Veteran During the Holidays
You don’t have to wait until Veterans Day to show your appreciation of our nation’s military veterans. With the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time to thank a veteran. There are several ways you can thank a veteran during the holidays, some of which we’re going to explore. #1) Say ‘Thanks for […]
National Anthem Etiquette: What You Should Know
Do you know the proper etiquette to follow when the National Anthem is performed or played? Whether you are attending a sports game, concert, funeral, etc., you will probably find yourself in this position at some point or another. The National Anthem is a patriotic song that symbolizes America’s core value: freedom. Therefore, it’s important […]
Simple Ways to Show Support to US Servicemembers
At any given time, there are around 1.5 million active servicemembers in the United States army. These brave men and women are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our nation’s core values: life, liberty, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Citizens often take their freedom for granted, but you can show your support […]
Tips on How to Overcome PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious medical condition that’s characterized by reoccurring bouts of anxiety and stress, usually linked to at least one severely traumatic experience in a person’s life. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as many as 8 in 100 Americans will develop this condition at some point in […]
History of the American Flag
When was the first flag made? Without full knowledge of the amazing future ahead, the flag of the United States of America was born and this patriotic symbol remains the same to this day. Who it was that designed the very first flag, or the person that actually made it, is a mystery still questioned […]
Largest US Destroyer Heads Out to Sea
Destroyer-class boats have long been the pinnacle of the US Navy. Defined as a fast maneuverable warship that’s capable of attacking enemy targets or defending allied vessels, it plays a major role in military operations. Ever prior to World War I, the Navy had been building a sizable force of destroyers. Just recently, however, the […]
Perks of Living on a Military Base
The United States has hundreds of military based spread across 63 countries. One of the decisions that active service members will have to make when their permanent deployment orders (PDO) come in is whether or not to live on base. There are certain advantages and disadvantages to living on a military base. Today, we’re going […]
