Engineers are critical to military operations, in everything from removing obstacles for advancing units to building semi-permanent forward operating bases for use during a military campaign.

Paint used in military must meet several specifications.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesMilitary-grade paint is not the type of paint you can pick out at the local hardware store. Used for vehicles, weapons and general gear, the paint is so special it could actually save a person's...

While the term "supercarrier" is not an official term, it does accurately reflect the sheer size of these aircraft carriers. There are currently 11 such ships with a displacement of over 70,000 long tons. Supercarriers are the largest warships ever built and they operate exactly like a flo

So, tell me crystal ball Guru of the future - how might WW III start? Or, has it already and has the ground work already been laid down, events we cannot take back nor de-escalate due to political posturing, misreading of cultural differences, military buildups, trade wars, cyber attacks, spy craft,

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is an organization that advertises itself as the nation's largest and most influential group of military officers. The group touts a legislative agenda, having eight full-time lobbyists on staff. The MOAA has several branch offices across the coun

An United States veteran decides to help other veterans receive more benefits by publishing a free Ebook titled The Veterans' Handbook. Author C. Nelson saw an urgent need to get this message out to United States veterans returning home with severe injuries.

For American soldiers, one of the most frustrating aspects of the war in Vietnam was the elusiveness of their communist foe. In January 1966, for instance, 8000 US troops were airlifted into the Cu Chi district, 30 km (20 miles) from Saigon, an area known to be thick with Vietcong guerrillas. Yet de

After the break of Soviet Union Russia was left alone to defend itself. A newly designed tank built by Uralvagonzavod in Nizhny Tagil was T-90. All are familiar with its well-known ancestor T-72 which was a starting build-off point for the new T-90 which became a Russian main battle tank in 1995.

See our heroes of today, homeless, hungry, in pain, and suffering.Thousands of Veterans are there, their hopes snuffed out by a Veterans Administration that is bogged down, understaffed, untrained, and has a poor attitude towards the job they attempt to perform.This is the Vietnam Veteran's Ame

While the Revolutionary War is commonly depicted as a shooting match between British troops and American colonists, the truth is more complicated. Many types of personal firearms were used during the war, but both sides relied equally on their ability to fight in close quarters. In addition, both ar

The Battle of Cape Town, also known as the Battle of Blaauwberg, was a land battle fought in South Africa in 1806 as part of the Napoleonic Wars. It resulted in British rule of the Cape until 1931.

The precedence for Congress to micromanage wars is as old as this country. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington couldn't get money from Congress to pay and clothe his troops.

These are the Navy Core Values: to be honorable in your dealings with others, to have the courage to do what must be done, and the commitment to your obligations and responsibilities. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? But how many people are actually living those ideals in today's society?

The American Civil war (1861-65) was fought between the southern states and the Union. It lasted 4 years and was marked by some bitter battles. In India not many will know that this year (2011) was the 150th anniversary of this war which at that time changed the face of America.

Many women love a man in uniform but have a hard time figuring out how to meet one. The best way to find single military men is to live or work near a base. However, there are a variety of ways you can meet single men in uniform if you know where to look.

Our military members are plastered on front page news articles as well as news stations upon their death. Recognition is given to the family members of these fallen heroes, but where is the recognition they rightfully deserve while they are alive and serving our country?

The sword has been used as a weapon of combat for almost since the dawn of History and the advent of the Iron Age. It was a weapon of combat and was also used by the cavalry and the infantry. It was also a weapon used for duels between two opponents.

Have you ever thought about military packaging? It's actually a more important issue than you think. If you're even moderately interested in the military and how our troops operate, you should be interested in how they keep supplied. Over the years, military packaging has improved to avoid

Print writing is often designed to be precise, accurate and brief. Writing about the military, however, can sometimes seem to be an arduous task. Abbreviations for each military rank can be used in print to help readers quickly and accurately understand what is being presented. Use these abbreviatio

Americans like to fly the flag. There are few homes throughout our countless cities and towns that do not have a "flag holder" affixed somewhere in proximity to the street. Imagine the curiosity that was generated when word spread about a US Veteran down in Jacksonville, Florida that was i