Almost everyone has heard of dog tags at one time or another. Whether you have seen a teenager wearing dogs tags with their initials on it or actual dog tags which are worn by members of the armed forces, dogs tags are worn by many different kinds of people. Although they have become a part of mainstream fashion, true dog tags are much more than a simple piece of decorative jewelry. Military dog tags are worn by soldiers and other members of the armed forces as a means of …
Boots Made For Walking What To Look For In Military Boots
While combat boots have become a favorite foot accessory in todays ever evolving fashion trends, the actual intent of military boots is completely different. In fact, combat boots are really more about functionality than fashion. What is special about combat boots that make them so excellent for soldiers, and how have they changed and improved over the years?
Twenty First Century Lies The Slaughtering of Accountability
Innumerable lies are told everyday by individuals throughout the earth. Two great lies have been told to all the earth in this century that make all of the other lies seem like a pittance. What are those lies?
Non-Profit Organization Collects Ink Cartridges for Soldiers
The goal of the contest is to collect as many empty printer ink cartridges. The collected cartridges will then be sold and the money will go towards the cost of shipping care packages. These packages are for injured soldiers who are being treated in medical facilities overseas.
Soldiers, Slaves And Freedom Seekers
Every school child has probably heard of George Washington and Paul Revere, but African-American hero Ned Hector hasn’t made it into most history books.
The History Of The Green Berets
Special Forces Major Herbert Brucker was behind the beginning of the green beret designation in the year 1953. Brucker began the designation which would later be realized by First Lieutenant Roger Pezelle who adopted it for his highly operative A-Team called the Operational Detachment FA-32. Rapidly, this little green beret would be seen on the members of the special forces units whenever these soldiers went out into the field. However, the US Army was not keen on making the …
Ways To Connect to Troops
Soldiers leave marks and memories through challenge coins of places the are and places they have been. These are ways to remember their time serving. While they serve they also need connections to home.
Action Figures Bridge the Gap between the Present and the Past
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From City Slicker To Desert Dirt Devil
When you think of camouflage, the first thing that probably comes to mind is standard issue greens that look like someone took three or four paintbrushes with different shades of green and splashed them randomly on the clothes. You probably also think of extremely insulated and thick material that almost feels like canvas. Thanks to modern technology, testing, and government awareness of the changing scenes of war, this is not always what is referred to when talking about cam…