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11 Best Military Tactical Watches. Top Story - April 2018.
From military personnel to law enforcement, first responders, or just nature lovers, the need for a sturdy, versatile, and operational watch is a must. We have come up with a list of the most durable military tactical watches on the market.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
10 Things to Consider When Training for Any Tactical Fitness Goals
When it comes to having any tactical fitness related goals, it’s required that you first pass a fitness test in order to get accepted into the program. Then comes a selection program that you have to endure in order to achieve the goal to join the ranks of military, special ops, or even police and fire fighter programs. For a successful candidate, he has to have the mindset that the select phase of the basic training is something that you have to do in order to get the desired military profession.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Serve
Top War Strategy Books to Read
Much like within the games of chess, or even checkers, strategy is one of the most important concepts upheld in war, for having the upper hand in any bout is key, to not only surviving, but also winning. This doesn't mean having the bigger army or the best guns, it's about having the guts and wherewithal to take extreme risks and to conquer your own inner demons before your foe uses them to your advantage. That's what most of the must read books written by veterans talk about; the depths soldiers go in debilitating their enemies make for some of the hardest decisions.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
10 Amazing Ways Troops Celebrate the Holidays in Afghanistan
Without their loved ones, US troops struggle to maintain the Christmas cheer while stationed in Afghanistan. However, despite the loneliness, American troops still find a way to celebrate, even in the midst of battle. These are the top ten ways troops celebrate the holiday season in Afghanistan that will bring a smile to your face.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
Blood and Brass
The constant sound of gun fire rattled in my ears, the whiz and crack of rounds passing by too close for comfort. It was starting to get on my nerves more than anything. I had forgotten fear, somewhere up the mountain. The constant numbing pain from my hand seemed to have merged into the constant ache from my body. I just wanted to go home.
By Toby Heaysman8 years ago in Serve
10 Most Expensive Presidential Planes in the World
It's easy to have your very own private airplane, just become a president! This list of the most expensive presidential planes will prove to you how much flying private will cost you, let alone purchasing your own plane.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Serve
10 Reasons Troops Should Have Pets
Nothing quite makes a homecoming YouTube video tear-worthy like a dog running into the arms of his owner. These are the top ten reasons troops should have pets, from a huge help with transitions, to filling a void of loved ones, pets provide a huge helping hand (or paw) in the daily struggles of a military man or woman.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
Politically Incorrect Vietnam War Slang Terms
As America continues to suffer from the bloat of its military industrial complex and countless veterans suffering from PTSD, its citizenry reevaluates America's relationship with empire and playing at being a global police force. One positive sign of growth is that these politically incorrect Vietnam War slang terms are used less often!
By Erik Pasquale8 years ago in Serve
Why Is the American Flag Backward on Military Uniforms?. Top Story - March 2018.
Why is the American flag backward on military uniforms? A question that is asked more often than you think, why would every solider's uniform be wrong? Though it might look wrong, it is not.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
'Dunkirk' Movie Review
The true event that some may have never even have heard of before. 400,000 men risking their lives in order to return home safely. It's all about survival in those type of situations and unfortunately hundreds upon hundreds did not survive. During WWII located in Dunkirk, France was where all of this chaos went down and simply just watching the new 2017 film won't do you justice to gather all the information you need. However, Christopher Nolan does an extraordinary part of creating the story behind Dunkirk and trying to allow the viewers to grasp an understanding of what actually took place during this horrific catastrophe. One of the main reasons I even went to see the film was because singer/songwriter and now actor Harry Styles was in it. I have been a huge fan of Harry for quite a few years now and seeing him excel in so many different categories of fame is simply breathtaking. Not only does he already have such a large fan base but he works so hard and stays so humble during all his success that it makes you wonder how he really does it. Nolan didn't really even realize how popular Styles actually was before the auditions. He casted simply for his wonderful acting skills. I have seen Harry in concert with One Direction and it was such a drastic change to see him go from jumping around on stage singing his heart out to putting on a totally new form of himself on the big screen. Absolutely amazing work done by Harry and all the other cast members and crew. The great thing about having someone like Harry Styles in a movie like this is that you can reach to so many different audiences and draw in numerous sales. You combine young, talented celebrities with marvelous history, you are bound to get people anywhere from their teenage years to their senior years to watch the film. Utterly incredible casting on Nolan’s part, not only with Harry, but with other actors Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Jack Lowden, and Barry Keoghan. Another part of the film that drew me in was the different points of view that took place. You had the stories of the pilots in the air, the soldiers swimming with all their might to reach the shore safely, and you had the sailors out in the water looking for any stragglers left behind. This take on the event of the film is what made it more interesting to find out what happens in each part at the end. The scenic views of the beach and the graphics behind all the boat attacks were truly amazing to watch. Knowing that these events really took place was something even harder to understand. When the soldiers finally reach shore it's magnificent to see the look on their faces that all their hard work has finally paid off. Losing men along the way is always difficult but in the end you come to realize that life is just taking its course. The soldiers learn not only to fend for themselves but to be a helping hand to others around them. You can't all fit on one single boat, but you work together to find room for everyone somewhere else. It's when you work as a team that great things happen. After it all, you can tell the world your story of how you survived and that's what Nolan’s movie Dunkirk did beautifully.
By Chalee Durand8 years ago in Serve
10 of the Best Military Schools in the US
Each of these schools being unique in nature, they all provide the education needed for their cadets to succeed in their future endeavors with the military. Teaching teamwork, disciple, goal achievement, integrity, and honor, these military schools are structured establishments meant to push those enrolled both physically and mentally.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
