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Politically Incorrect Vietnam War Slang Terms
As America continues to suffer from the bloat of its military industrial complex and countless veterans suffering from PTSD, its citizenry reevaluates America's relationship with empire and playing at being a global police force. One positive sign of growth is that these politically incorrect Vietnam War slang terms are used less often!
By Erik Pasquale8 years ago in Serve
Why Is the American Flag Backward on Military Uniforms?. Top Story - March 2018.
Why is the American flag backward on military uniforms? A question that is asked more often than you think, why would every solider's uniform be wrong? Though it might look wrong, it is not.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
'Dunkirk' Movie Review
The true event that some may have never even have heard of before. 400,000 men risking their lives in order to return home safely. It's all about survival in those type of situations and unfortunately hundreds upon hundreds did not survive. During WWII located in Dunkirk, France was where all of this chaos went down and simply just watching the new 2017 film won't do you justice to gather all the information you need. However, Christopher Nolan does an extraordinary part of creating the story behind Dunkirk and trying to allow the viewers to grasp an understanding of what actually took place during this horrific catastrophe. One of the main reasons I even went to see the film was because singer/songwriter and now actor Harry Styles was in it. I have been a huge fan of Harry for quite a few years now and seeing him excel in so many different categories of fame is simply breathtaking. Not only does he already have such a large fan base but he works so hard and stays so humble during all his success that it makes you wonder how he really does it. Nolan didn't really even realize how popular Styles actually was before the auditions. He casted simply for his wonderful acting skills. I have seen Harry in concert with One Direction and it was such a drastic change to see him go from jumping around on stage singing his heart out to putting on a totally new form of himself on the big screen. Absolutely amazing work done by Harry and all the other cast members and crew. The great thing about having someone like Harry Styles in a movie like this is that you can reach to so many different audiences and draw in numerous sales. You combine young, talented celebrities with marvelous history, you are bound to get people anywhere from their teenage years to their senior years to watch the film. Utterly incredible casting on Nolan’s part, not only with Harry, but with other actors Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Jack Lowden, and Barry Keoghan. Another part of the film that drew me in was the different points of view that took place. You had the stories of the pilots in the air, the soldiers swimming with all their might to reach the shore safely, and you had the sailors out in the water looking for any stragglers left behind. This take on the event of the film is what made it more interesting to find out what happens in each part at the end. The scenic views of the beach and the graphics behind all the boat attacks were truly amazing to watch. Knowing that these events really took place was something even harder to understand. When the soldiers finally reach shore it's magnificent to see the look on their faces that all their hard work has finally paid off. Losing men along the way is always difficult but in the end you come to realize that life is just taking its course. The soldiers learn not only to fend for themselves but to be a helping hand to others around them. You can't all fit on one single boat, but you work together to find room for everyone somewhere else. It's when you work as a team that great things happen. After it all, you can tell the world your story of how you survived and that's what Nolan’s movie Dunkirk did beautifully.
By Chalee Durand8 years ago in Serve
10 of the Best Military Schools in the US
Each of these schools being unique in nature, they all provide the education needed for their cadets to succeed in their future endeavors with the military. Teaching teamwork, disciple, goal achievement, integrity, and honor, these military schools are structured establishments meant to push those enrolled both physically and mentally.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
Top Online Stores That Offer Military Discounts
Save from 10 to 20 percent on your entire purchase at these ten online stores that offer military discounts. Providing the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars, why wouldn't you take advantage of your military status at these popular stores? These companies and brands are doing their job to giving back to those who serve for our nation.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
Truth, Lies, & Action In The 'Green Zone'
With the team up of star Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass having proven successful with The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, it perhaps isn't surprising that the two would team-up again so soon after what was initially seen as the final film in the Bourne franchise. What the pair made was a film that dealt with many of the same themes of distrust and questionable US government motives. The difference? This one was set firmly in the recent past in the immediate aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. That film was Green Zone and the results were compelling.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Serve
What Happens When You Come Home?
I was eight years old. It was probably a sunny day, I lived in Florida, after all. I came home from school and ran to my room like always and started the treacherous homework all second graders were cursed with. It wasn't long until I was called to the living room by my BFF of a Mom and my Air Force uniform clad Dad.
By Jenni Beaver8 years ago in Serve
10 Facts You Should Know About Operation Desert Storm
The Gulf War, codenamed Operation Desert Storm, was a pretty unique war. It was for operations that led to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia and Operation Desert Storm in its combat phase. It was basically a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations that was led by the US against Iraq in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
By Mike Mavenful8 years ago in Serve
Why JROTCs Are Good Organizations for Schools
On February 14th, 2018, Stoneman Douglas High School shooting occurred in Parkland, Flordia, changing American citizen's views on gun control, starting several movements, peaceful protests, law changes, and unity throughout the country. March 14th at 10:00 AM was the national school walkout against having to ever run in fear by an armed gunman in a school #ENOUGHISENOUGH, #NEVERAGAIN. Code Pink, a feminist movement for peace, tweeted, “We must pass gun laws, get JROTC and NRA out of our schools, and #DivestFromWar,” on that day. Even though three JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) Cadets died, protecting their fellow students and other JROTC students shielded their classmates, risking their lives.
By Kyros Wolf8 years ago in Serve
Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Join the Navy
No matter if it's for the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, or beyond, joining any single branch of the military is no easy task, and neither is what follows if you actually get cleared for basic. As when joining any organization or systematic group, one must know the concerns and necessities inherent with the particular place, in addition to the people involved. For this reason, if you're leaning toward the Navy, my advice would be to not only to read up on all that you can in context with the history and the ideologies of the military branch, but to also soak up as much information as is possible when literally signing up.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Serve
Pain Is Weakness
Pain is weakness leaving the body. I’ll never forget when I was first introduced to the words, “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” I was seventeen years old, not even out of my little high school in my little one-four stop town. I was a scrawny kid back then, six feet two inches and one hundred and sixty-five pounds or so. To say that I was small would be an understatement. In high school we had to take physical education, and while I was a great runner for both sprints and long distance, I couldn’t get a bar up or a dumbbell curled to save my life. I was determined though, and it was when I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps out of Casper, Wyoming that I knew things were going to change. My recruiter told me that I was what they termed a double rat, or double rations. Basically, when they were going to send me to boot camp, I would be eating double the amount of food that other recruits would be. This was to help my body pack on the muscle that I would need while providing me with enough energy to make that transition from civilian to basically trained Marine. And that is exactly what they did.
By Joshua Stath8 years ago in Serve
How To Join the Military Police in the Marine Corps. Top Story - March 2018.
Joining any branch in the military is an extensive process, from requirements, to training, responsibilities, and more. Do you fit the ideal identity of a military police officer in the Marine Corps? Is this the correct path for you?
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
