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I Wait
The day that my now Fiancè left for Basic Military Training, the waiting began. I waited for his bus to leave before I allowed myself to break down in tears in the front seat of my car. I waited half an hour to start the long drive home just so I could stop crying (I never did, though).
By Annie Coleman8 years ago in Serve
Life After Death
My life was always pretty average. I grew up in a small town in NJ where my father was a police officer and my mother a stay at home mom. I basically was a tomboy for a majority of my younger years; opting to hang out with my brother and play hockey instead of going to the mall and having girl time with my friends. My brother Timothy was my Irish twin; his birthday almost exactly 12 months to the day before mine. Growing up, he got bullied a lot and I vividly remember always trying to protect him despite being a girl and also being younger than him. When Tim entered high school, he experienced a rapid growth spurt, reaching the height of 6’7” by the time he graduated, but hadn’t grown horizontally which led him to still occasionally get picked on for being so skinny.
By Megan McGill-West8 years ago in Serve
Why We Need to Invade France
My proud countrymen, I come before you to first to draw your attention to the great feats of our nation. Our NHS is the envy of the civilised world, We have an established and efficient democracy, using the welfare system we look after our less fortunate citizens and we have built up an economy which provides a stability for our lives and our families. We are the heirs to an empire which was larger than any others in all of history. Our nation is the greatest kingdom in the whole world. We are a safe and stable state where we and our kin can exist for the rest of time if we look after it. But there is still one entity to which our mighty country is still threatened by. France.
By Lese Brookes8 years ago in Serve
How To Get into West Point
If your aspiration is to lead US soldiers, perhaps even into combat, then going to West Point is a great choice for you. You’ll have your tuition, room, and board, and health insurance covered. You’ll also earn roughly $7,200 per year. All that plus the United States Military Academy’s (USMA) stellar reputation make it a highly sought after institution. Here's how to get into West Point.
By Lauren Skopkowski8 years ago in Serve
Ways to Get an Early Discharge from the Military. Top Story - March 2018.
There are plenty of ways to earn an early discharge from the military, however, many of these methods are not common, or will earn you a discharge that will remove your good standing with the branch and your service.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
Tips for Managing Transition Stress for Service Members
Stress can be crippling; and it can easily capture veterans who are transitioning back into civilian life after serving their country. Managing transition stress is overwhelming, due to the entirely new life that you live, no matter how familiar it is supposed to feel.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
The History of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell"
"Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" (DADT) was the official United States policy towards the military service by gays, lesbians, and bisexuals that was instituted by the Clinton Administration on February 28, 1994. This occurred when the Department of Defense Directive 1304.26 was issued on December 21, 1993 and took effect, lasting until September 20, 2011. This policy basically prohibited military personnel from distinguishing or harassing closeted homosexual or bisexual service members while keeping their sexual orientation away from serving in the military.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Serve
Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re Dating an Army Officer
If there's one thing that most people will never understand, or really even experience, it's what life is like when you're dating someone in the military. Whether you end up living military wife life or part ways, the truth is that military love isn't really like any other kind of dating you can ever try.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Serve
Items for Every Army Basic Training Packing List
You're in the Army, now! Chances are you're unsure of what to pack before heading off to basic training, and that's not a bad thing. Not every recruit will be as prepared as the next one, and even fewer are mentally ready for the hardships awaiting them. Even after you have checked and rechecked your various necessity lists, undergoing a strict look at your packed belongings is key to maintaining the correct packing list when headed to boot camp. It's nothing to fear, basic training is a great way to learn about yourself both in a mental and physical connotation, so you have nothing to worry about.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
7 Assumptions Female Veterans Hate
Veterans in general are amazing individuals who risked their lives serving our country and believing in our freedom. Going out there into battle and facing horrifying events, all veterans should definitely be treated with respect for what they've gone through sometime in their life. However, what some people aren't giving full respect to are the female veterans who served in any of the US Armed Forces.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Serve
