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The History of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell"
"Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" (DADT) was the official United States policy towards the military service by gays, lesbians, and bisexuals that was instituted by the Clinton Administration on February 28, 1994. This occurred when the Department of Defense Directive 1304.26 was issued on December 21, 1993 and took effect, lasting until September 20, 2011. This policy basically prohibited military personnel from distinguishing or harassing closeted homosexual or bisexual service members while keeping their sexual orientation away from serving in the military.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Serve
Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re Dating an Army Officer
If there's one thing that most people will never understand, or really even experience, it's what life is like when you're dating someone in the military. Whether you end up living military wife life or part ways, the truth is that military love isn't really like any other kind of dating you can ever try.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Serve
Items for Every Army Basic Training Packing List
You're in the Army, now! Chances are you're unsure of what to pack before heading off to basic training, and that's not a bad thing. Not every recruit will be as prepared as the next one, and even fewer are mentally ready for the hardships awaiting them. Even after you have checked and rechecked your various necessity lists, undergoing a strict look at your packed belongings is key to maintaining the correct packing list when headed to boot camp. It's nothing to fear, basic training is a great way to learn about yourself both in a mental and physical connotation, so you have nothing to worry about.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
7 Assumptions Female Veterans Hate
Veterans in general are amazing individuals who risked their lives serving our country and believing in our freedom. Going out there into battle and facing horrifying events, all veterans should definitely be treated with respect for what they've gone through sometime in their life. However, what some people aren't giving full respect to are the female veterans who served in any of the US Armed Forces.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Serve
Largest Naval Bases in the World
If there's one thing that America really, truly seems to love, it's showing off how much we spend on our military. Over the years, our military has become one of the most powerful in the world—and has spread US influence throughout the globe.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Serve
Worst Armies in the World
It may be surprising to hear for some, but not every country is built up and so fortified like that of America. In fact, the US military is so advanced and proficient that it's nearly twice as large as the second largest military force on earth, which is saying something. When it comes to armies, though, we have some of the most fearsome soldiers in the world, but they're not the most effective. Simply take a look at a comedy of errors in the British Army UOTC, that's enough to show you that not every force is as equipped or as prepared as you might think.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Serve
Most Feared War Criminals in the World. Top Story - February 2018.
The following names might be some of the most notorious criminals of all time, but many of you may never have even heard of them. They're not quite serial killers, or even rapists, but they have proven their ultimate criminality with over decades of wrong-doing and exponentially showcasing evil at the highest degree possible. For these reasons, the following names are not simply the most vilified criminals on the planet, they're among the most feared war criminals ever to walk the earth. Thus, their malicious activities have been regaled as the most diabolical in history.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
Boredom Hacks to Get You Through Deployment
It is inevitable that deployments will provide a ton of downtime. Which in short, means that a ton of boredom will ensue for troops. The top ten hacks to get you through deployment will provide you with a little bit of hope that your downtime will soon pass.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
George Washington's Vision of Future U.S. Invasion???
At the time of the Revolutionary War in 1777, George Washington and his continental army were stationed at Valley Forge during a long and brutal winter. Many of the soldiers were sick and dying of hypothermia, starvation, or disease. Washington's commanders questioned whether or not they should surrender to the British due to the fact that they were practically dying out in this camp. Washington felt the weight of the war over top of him and went outside into the woods to pray.
By Joseph Pecher8 years ago in Serve
Greatest Guerrilla Fighters in American History
Whether we want to admit it or not, our country was founded on people who thought differently. This is true when it comes to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and even to the methods our forefathers used when they fought the American Revolution.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Serve
Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Marine Cooks
They may be not something that people think of first when it comes to the Marines, but the Marine cooks are more important to the process than you think. These are the top ten things you didn't know about Marine cooks, and what makes their job so important to the service.
By Leanna Davis8 years ago in Serve
