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Tools & Weapons of the Inuit
The Inuit are an indigenous group of people who live in the Arctic regions of Canada, the United States, Denmark and Russia. The Inuit developed a collection of tools and weapons that help them survive in the cold and hostile environment.
How to Join the Israeli Army
Nearly all Israelis, with few exceptions, are required to serve in the Israeli military. The Israel Defense Forces encompasses the country's army, navy and air force. Additionally, thousands of Jews and their descendants have expressed a desire to volunteer as soldiers for the IDF. For non-Israeli v
Rope & Anchor Symbolism
The rope and anchor is a symbol which has been used by the U.S. and other navies for centuries. It's seen on crests and insignia, documents and uniforms, particularly cap badges and the metallic buttons of naval officers' jackets.
Is President Obama's Theory On a Smaller Navy Political and National Security Suicide?
When we watched the last presidential debates in late October of 2012, Mitt Romney brought up a very serious issue. He noted that the U.S. Navy doesn't have enough ships to cover all the oceans of the world. Yet, more and more our allies require our services. There is turbulence all over the wo
Effects of Stun Guns on Electrical Equipment
There has always been a line between personal safety and the hazard to life and limb of others. People who are afraid for their personal safety may carry a gun or a knife, both of which are weapons that have a significant risk of inflicting serious harm or death on an attacker. For those who want pr
How Do I Ship Magazines to Troops in Iraq?
As the war in Iraq continues, more and more troops need everyday supplies and care packages to make their time overseas a little easier. Aside from common items like toiletries and non-perishable food items, soldiers appreciate getting items such as magazines, books and newspapers to pass their free
What Is a Think Tank?
A collection of people who come together to address social, political, and legal issues that affect local, regional, or global concerns is known as a think tank. Think tanks are meant to be neutral ground, where scientists, educators, scholars, and other knowledgeable people can feel free to researc
Southern Civil War Weapons
Unlike the Union, the Confederacy faced industrial limitations in the Civil War that greatly restricted its ability to field modern weapons in large quantities. Furthermore, the Union blockade of Confederate ports made importing foreign weapons more difficult as the war progressed. As a result, outd
US Army Air Service: History
The American Army was quick to seize on the importance of the airplane as a valuable military tool and opened a flight training school in 1913, a scant six years after the Wright Brothers made their first historic flight.
Military Medal Collecting and the Stolen Valor Act 2005 - Collectors of US War Medals Beware!
Military medals are highly collectible and yet care needs to be taken when considering their sale or purchase. There are no restrictions in the sale of British Army medals, for example, and yet the same cannot be said of U.S. Army medals. A distinction needs to be made between service medals and gal
How to Find the Meanings Behind Your Family Crest
The leaders of prominent families and nobility designed family crests or coat of arms centuries ago in Europe. They composed each crest with a variety of objects containing special meanings attributed to the reputation of the family. You can decode your family crest, finding the inner meanings of tr
How to Join the Army Asymmetric Warfare Unit
Several years ago, the Army created the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) to prepare for new types of threats. Since its inception, the AWG has focused on preparing members of the Army and Marine Corps for this service. If you are interested in joining the Asymmetrical Warfare Group, there are a few st
Add-Ons in Defense Bill Ill - Serves Troops & America
Simply because the calendar is running out does not take lawmakers off the hook from rationally voting on legislation.
A Brief History of Bulletproof Vests
The first historical usage of protective clothing dates back to the beginnings of civilization when hunters would wear thick animal skins (such as hardwearing rhinoceros hides) to protect themselves from animal attacks, as well softening the blows of an enemy's club, and providing defense from
How to Find People in the Army
A lot of what people want are looking for ways of how to find people that are in the military. The good thing is there are military locators that you can use to find people that are in the army.
How to Convert Military Time to Regular Time
The armed forces, emergency services and police all tend to use military time. This is because military time is a more expedient and unambiguous method of denoting time. For example, regular time relies on the numbers 1 through 12 to mark a 24-hour span. As a result, if a.m. or p.m. is not specifica
The Benefits of Conscription to the Army
Army conscription has not been enacted in the U.S. since the Vietnam War.miniature model army image by Jon Barnes from Fotolia.comConscription into a branch of U.S. Armed Services is another word for "draft." Being conscripted into the Army compels you as a citizen of the United States to...
Navy Selection Process
The Navy selection process mainly comprises of five stages. The selection process in navy is very competitive and you should clear every stage to proceed to the next stage.
Should We Build Robotic Kissing Drones?
There seems to be a lot of flak over our unmanned aerial drone program, and more and more people are deciding that the lethal use of weaponry from drones is inhumane. However, I ask is it any more humane for an aircraft with a pilot to fire off a rocket or a strategic smart bomb on a target? It seem