The United States military is an all-volunteer service that employs many Americans who wish to defend their country. Although there are many benefits to being in the military, a comparison of job salaries to their civilian counterparts can show a staggering difference in favor of the private sector.

European NATO Nations seem to be in sort of a bind financially and therefore their expenditure on military hardware has been cut short, and they must cut costs and save anywhere they can. This means only the most competitive companies can stay in business as defense contractors, it also gives rise t

It sure is amazing the amount of intelligence you can learn from the Internet these days of course then you have to weed through it all to see if it is real for instance. Is it true that the Russians, Turks, Chinese, Syrians and French all have spies inside Iran now?

The practice of nose art in military and sometimes even civilian aircraft is one that arouses interest. Here we take a look why this queer practice gained such wide currency during the World War II era.

Army safety inspections include hazardous material safety.inhalation hazard class 2 image by k9dg from Fotolia.comLike other work areas, Army work areas can be hazardous. The Army holds a variety of inspections of its various work areas to ensure the safety of those who serve. Army safety...

One of the best parts about modern video-game consoles is the ability to play with many other gamers from all over the world. The downside, however, is that many games make it harder to set up local multiplayer games, often limiting your options to two players. For "Call of Duty: World at War," you

Making the decision to join the military? In this article you will learn how to join the marines. The USMC United States Marine Corps is one of the most respected military branches in the world.

The federal government funds many programs and various states offer grants and scholarships to children and spouses of veterans to aid them in going to college. There are also a variety of grants and scholarships available to the children of disabled and deceased veterans and to veterans listed as

Military combat schools teach necessary tactics to armed forces personnel.military knife image by robert mobley from Fotolia.comWithin the U.S. military, there are a number of different schools of combat. Each school teaches different skills that are specifically designed for members of a...

Servicemembers aren't the only ones who create friendships and then have to move on due to a transfer or release from service.Families can also build these close relationships and have to move on to new situations.Social Networking provides not only a method to stay in touch, but also a method

Ancient Hellenic and Byzantine Greek clothing were light and loose, made from linen or wool. Fabrics were arranged in supple folds and pleats, with excess fabric folded over the top and held with decorative pins, later replaced by brooches. Soldiers from the Greek War of Independence wore a similarl

There is a video montage that can be viewed on YouTube under the heading of "Sniper of Iraq." I mention this video because while visiting China I tuned into CCTV's (Chinese Central TV sometimes known as Communist Chinese TV) Military Channel. Much like our Military Channel in America,

Military personnel and health records are maintained on all members of the U.S. military including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, plus all reserve branches and the National Guard.

The United Nations, Russia, Syria, and the USA had come to agreement for Syria to give up its chemical weapons - that's the good news. Still, there are some unanswered questions - who authorized the use of those weapons on civilians and rebels, and will anyone ever be brought to justice for it.

By no means all the barons were keen on William's ascendancy to the throne. A lot would have preferred Robert, only because he was so much more pliant than Rufus.

Given to service members by commanders and leaders, the military challenge coin is an important part of military culture. Like many military traditions, the origin of the military coin is difficult to trace. Some place the origin of the coin in World War I, some in the Vietnam War. Despite an uncert

Children of military parents face unique custody situations. They can, at a moment's notice, find themselves with a few different sets of caregivers all in just a few weeks. This is because military members can deploy or have a permanent change of station to a remote base with no family facilities.

Argentina and Chile share the world’s third longest border, stretching 3000 miles from north to south along the Andes mountain range. Today, the two Latin American countries work together to resolve border issues peacefully, but in the past the border was heavily disputed.

Civilians have been called to action to expand freedom throughout the globe in missions to spread democracy. Civilians and military personnel will work next to each other to renew nations and build communities around the world.

The history of the bagpipe is extensive. The instrument can be traced back to the Middle East in ancient times before the birth of Christ. Greek and Roman soldiers played bagpipes during territorial invasions.