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The Marine Corps’ culture has to change
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’ culture has to change

No supervisor wants to lose their best assets, but supervisors must adopt a selfless talent management mindset: could this Marine serve the Corps better elsewhere?

What that one scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ teaches us about complaining in the military
Entertainment

What that one scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ teaches us about complaining in the military

Gripes go up.

burning money
Air Force

Facing manpower shortage, Air Force offers up to $50,000 for some new recruits

For fun and for profit.

These 2 soldiers hung through a 3-day sufferfest to become the ‘Best Rangers’ of 2022
Army

These 2 soldiers hung through a 3-day sufferfest to become the ‘Best Rangers’ of 2022

“I’ve been in [the Army] 10 years, and I’ve been training for this every one of those days.”

This Army ‘Best Ranger’ competitor showed soldier ingenuity that had instructors face-palming
Army

This Army ‘Best Ranger’ competitor showed soldier ingenuity that had instructors face-palming

“You mean I have to undo the lock? Because it doesn’t say that."

Purple Heart award Africa
Africa

A Purple Heart reminds us that US troops are still fighting in Northern Africa

A soldier with the 20th Special Forces Group recently received the Purple Heart after being wounded in northwest Africa in January.

Ukraine
Russia

Russia’s war in Ukraine is about to enter a new phase

This isn't over.

hc-130j
Air Force

The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’

“The teeth may have been first painted to inspire fear in our enemies, but it’s just as importantly a reminder and inspiration for ourselves."

Military Transition Tips from General Petraeus

Military Transition Tips from General Petraeus

Military transition is an individual event. Those who are transitioning have a variety of skills, experiences, time in service, rank, expertise, family situations, positions along the way, and even desires.

Chinese navy
Navy

Is China’s navy as dangerous as so many fear?

It depends whom you ask.

Veteran Friendly Job Fields

Veteran Friendly Job Fields

There are many veteran friendly jobs that incorporate the skills you gained while serving in the military.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Salary Negotiation

The Do’s & Don’ts of Salary Negotiation

For many veterans and transitioning servicemembers, salary negotiation is an unfamiliar step in the hiring process.

Wolverines
Russia

‘Red Dawn’ hits Ukraine after destroyed Russian armor gets tagged with ‘Wolverines’

WOLVERINES!!!

Mustache
Marine Corps

Meet the exquisitely mustachioed Marine who fought in three wars

These moostache hairs were not policed.

c-17 globemaster crew chief
Air Force

Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross

"He was practically Chewbacca in ‘A New Hope.'"

2016 Vet Court Graduation
Marine Corps

How a troubled Marine led a veterans court judge to confront his own survivor’s guilt

He moved his lips but made no sound, then started to cry. “I don’t have a mission anymore.”

Army drill sergeants participate in a “shark attack” as trainees arrive on the first day of Basic Combat Training on June 12, 2017.
Jobs

What happens at each US military boot camp?

Who has the longest boot camp? Which boot camp is the hardest? Which boot camp has a pasta dinner for friends and family?

I Never Thought I’d End Up Here After Leaving the Military. Now, I’m Leading Software Implementation at John Deere

I Never Thought I’d End Up Here After Leaving the Military. Now, I’m Leading Software Implementation at John Deere

If you’re a transitioning veteran, do yourself a favor and reach out to RecruitMilitary.

Marine for a day
Marine Corps

Child with serious heart condition goes through mini boot camp to become a Marine for a day

“He exemplified the true warrior spirit!”

This Army sniper team just outshot 29 other elite teams from around the globe
Army

This Army sniper team just outshot 29 other elite teams from around the globe

Bravo Zulu.