Breaking the Cycle of PTSD Triggers through Meditation and Mindfulness
Posted in Uncategorized on August 17, 2016
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
According to the National Center for PTSD, about 7 or 8 out of every 100 people in the U.S. – or almost 8% – will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. While it is today perhaps most widely associated with veterans returning from combat, a person can develop PTSD after Read More »
Retrofitted Missile Silos Offer Luxury, Safety Post-Apocalypse
Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2016
Tags: military, veterans
How would you like a $120 million head start on your next construction project? How about 9 foot-thick walls, a glass roof that can withstand 500 mph winds, and a multi-level structure that can literally withstand a nuclear blast? Sounds pretty good. The only catch: the majority of the building is actually underground, will most Read More »
Sky Soldiers: Aug. 16 is National Airborne Day
Posted in Uncategorized on August 12, 2016
Tags: history, holiday, military, veterans
“Airborne.” “All the way.” It’s a unique greeting and response between Army paratroopers, the “soldiers of the sky.” They are considered three-time volunteers, first volunteering for military service, then volunteering to jump from a plane, and finally volunteering for combat on a recurring basis, often with little advanced notice. The first official Army jump Read More »
August 15 is National Code Talkers Day
Posted in Uncategorized on August 11, 2016
Tags: history, holiday, military, veterans
“We have an important job for you. It could save the lives of hundreds of soldiers. It will be dangerous. And you can’t tell anyone what you’re doing.” It sounds like something out of a Hollywood spy movie but in reality, it was the story of the World War II Navajo Code Talkers, whose service Read More »
U.S. Soldier-Athletes Compete with the Best, Including 2016 Olympians
Posted in Uncategorized on August 5, 2016
Tags: military, sports, veterans
As the 2016 Olympics kicks off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the world’s top athletes will be competing in a wide range of sporting competitions. What you may not know is that there will be several soldier-athletes participating alongside civilians as part of the U.S. Army’s World Class Army Program (WCAP). Since 1948, 446 Army Read More »
The Military's Influence on Fashion
Posted in Uncategorized on August 4, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans
It’s hard to imagine two more opposite ends of the spectrum: fashion and the military. However, many pieces of today’s apparel are pulled directly from the battlefields. The military has had a powerful impact on the fashion industry since as early as the 15th and 16th centuries and it continues to inspire new trends even Read More »
Athlete Sailors: Sports in the Navy
Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2016
Tags: military, sports
It’s true you have to be in good physical condition to pass the Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) during boot camp and later periodic testing. However, some sailors are gifted with exceptional athletic abilities that set them apart and allow them to compete as levels above the intramural level. For these members of the Navy Read More »
U.S. Army Chaplains Celebrate Over 240 Years on July 29
Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2016
Tags: history, holiday, military, veterans
They follow a “call within a call,” combining their deepest beliefs with an unyielding commitment to their fellow soldiers. Some are deployed to the battlefield where they face the same violence of war encountered by other soldiers, often rushing into combat to administer spiritual care to their men with little concern for their own well Read More »
A Humvee for Home: Buying Surplus Military Vehicles Online
Posted in Uncategorized on July 26, 2016
Tags: military, vehicles, veterans
Ever wish you could drive a super-tough Humvee in everyday life? Or maybe use a military-grade bulldozer on your next construction project? Today some of the world’s top retired vehicles are available for purchase by civilians, all with the click of a mouse. You’ve seen them roll across the screen in your favorite war movie. Read More »
Most Memorable Military Television Shows
Posted in Uncategorized on July 25, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans
Decades ago, television was a uniting medium. There were only a handful of stations and a dozen shows that literally everyone in America watched, at the same time, commercials and all. As with many shows, there were those that were created to help us look back at our history and reflect upon the times through Read More »
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