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Goodbye Is Not Forever
Saying goodbye is hard. The goodbyes never get easier, especially knowing that my rock is going to be gone for so long. I thought this time would be different. We’ve been through this before—we know what’s coming. We know all the actions that we are going through, we’ve done the drop off of the bags and waiting for them to draw weapons. We did all of this not too long ago.
By Emily Bloyd8 years ago in Serve
Oscars Countdown: 'Dunkirk'
Dunkirk takes a less is more approach to the often-glamorized war genre, foregoing over the top heroics for a gritty survival experience. The film’s consistent sense of realism contains just about all of its appeal because, to be honest, this is a pretty boring movie. A filmmaking style capable of great suspense is let down by shallow, forgettable characters. This is a tough one to love or hate, leaving Dunkirk with a mysteriously mediocre result. I will now attempt to review something that isn’t interesting enough to praise, but also not bad enough to make fun of. Happy Oscar season, everyone.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Serve
Most Memorable USO Moments in Military History
They weren't involved in the bloodiest battles fought in American history, but there's a good chance they were there. For those who don't know what the USO is, it's a service of love; a sort of collaborative effort and a form of organization that has helped to boost morale for GIs since WWII. The USO is similar to Arts in the Armed Forces, but is far older and was organized through a challenge issued by Franklin D. Roosevelt. According to history, the president had requested private organizations to design a way for troops to feel "at home" while still in combat zones and in the middle of wars (as the build up of WWII was ongoing at the time).
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
Hidden Economic Struggles of Military Spouses
When it comes to being in a relationship with someone in the military, it can be difficult to adjust to. Even though serving in the military comes with many benefits, being financially comfortable is tough. There are many issues you and your spouse can come across, and it's normal. You're not the only one going through struggles.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Serve
Best Scholarships for Military Families
Education has and continues to grow increasingly more expensive as we progress into the future. A top notch education, whether it be at a college or university, can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $40,000 a year (often even per semester), plus that's not even factoring in books, supplies, or food. As you can see, this is no way to thank our military personnel's families for their own service in providing their loved ones as defense in the name of this great country. It's about time we begin adapting a better form of aid for our military and design a service of love.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
Yes, I Married Him Anyway
I'm not really sure where to start. We've known each other since I was 16. Back then he went by Chris but has since decided to go by is first name, Warren. He was in my art class in high school. It was my favorite class because of him. He used to come in and lay his tall lanky body over mine and yell "I'm a human blanket!" I would giggle and blush while my insides would bubble up and feel like my heart was about to explode. He was a bad boy and I was just his friend in art class. We never hung out outside of that class yet those small moments we were together in school left a lasting impression on my soul that I carried with me for 17 years.
By Mary Finch8 years ago in Serve
Types of People Outside of Every Military Base You Will Meet
Once you join the military, it becomes pretty easy to get accustomed to life on base—even when you're in a different country. You know your fellow troops, know what to expect of them, and also can relate to them just because they're American military folks like you.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Serve
Reconnecting With Your Spouse
We all know that marriage can take a lot of time and effort and sometimes it isn't always the most fun ride. Some people have tried marriage books and seminars but who actually has time to do all these things and still remain happy? At the end of a long and busy day whether you work a full-time job or you have been home all day with screaming kids and dogs that don't listen, you want to be happy. For a marriage to be happy I feel you should use these methods to reconnect with your spouse and show them that you truly care and want to be happy with them.
By Brooke Clarke8 years ago in Serve
Most Popular Military Cadences of All Time. Top Story - January 2018.
Military cadences are a piece of history that describes deployed life to a tee. Still used today, cadences are calls and songs used during drills, marches, and ceremonies. As a way to focus, use expression, and promote unity, the call-and-response songs are sung by military personnel, and are often referred to as Jodies, or Jody calls.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
Most Active Military Units and Specialties Today
The military has a job for just about every single person out there—even if they aren't gearing up to fight a war. There are military-based journalists, military musicians, and even military chefs trained to help the US fight wars and show off flair.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Serve
Military Invasions That Changed the Global Map in the 20th Century
The Bay of Pigs invasion is one of the best examples of an unsuccessful military operation, but it also pointed out how the scale of international diplomacy could be altered simply by way of invasion. As we all know, the Bay of Pigs led to the Cold War and a brittle relationship still somewhat present among Russia, Cuba, and the United States. While maps themselves didn't necessarily alter in this instance, the true nature of diplomatic and political incentive took root. The 20th Century experienced a plentitude of these exchanges, effectively redrawing the world, and creating alterations forever engrained in history, some of which are disputed still to this day.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
