By: Sunil Punjabi | Home security The answer to the above is a resounding no. Whilst the name says what the gear is for, it doesn't mean it is just for the military. You or I could have reason to use military gear, and it's freely available to purchase. read more
By: Ken Long | Leadership What can we learn about leadership from the military? What's the difference between hard and soft power? How effective is soft power? read more
By: Alex Rowe | News and society The ALICE backpack is a Vietnam era military backpack. It was designed to be rugged and handle the tough jungle fighting conditions. While it has been mostly phased out by the military now, it is still popular with outdoor enthusiasts. read more
By: Erik L | News and society Since thousands of years man has been known to wear clothes to protect himself from nature and as a sign of modesty. Later on clothes were worn in different styles, pattern, and colours as a fashion statement. Clothes have also been used to show differences in the classes in society. They help in differentiating ranks among military orders too. The Military Order of the Collar of Saint Agatha is no different. The classes of members within the Militare Ordine del Collare are Knight Grand Cross with Collar, Knight Grand Cross, Dame Grand Cross, Knight and Dame and each of them wears different arms and crosses. read more
By: Bruce D Hunter | Debt Management Just like any other payday loans, military payday loans are given for a short period of time usually till the arrival of the next paycheck. These loans are usually of small amounts ranging from $500 to $1000 and are to be repaid within 15 to 25 days. read more
By: Glyn Farber | News and society Presentation swords - awards of honor and not intended for combat are the most popular collectible of all American arms. Almost of these swords are decorated with gold and silver with elaborately etched blades. In many cases, cherished are swords that officers had custom made for themselves with beautifully crafted of costly materials. Some collectors specialize in swords made by a particular swor read more
By: Elija James | Cruises Disney's Cruise Line offers discounts for members of all of the military branches including the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard whether active or retired. This discount is also available for certain divisions of the Department of Defense such as the FBI, CIA, NASA and the Secret Service. In order to receive this discount, you will need to have a valid military ID card. A copy of this ID card must be faxed within 48 hours of booking your Disney cruise. Also, proof of military service will also be required at the port. read more
By: Michael Lippert | Management Learn how to lead your team instead of manage your team. Use the mentorship principles used by the U.S. Military. read more
By: Omar Mazatleen | News and society Do you have a kid who likes to play with guns and war games on your PC? For sure you are bothered of the violence that these war elements give your kid. Well you should but not to the extent that you force your kid to stay away from it. Maybe your kid is starting to develop an eagerness of becoming a soldier someday. If this is the case you better support him and unleash that dream of your boy. read more
By: Joelyn Pullano | News and society This article gives an over view of what to look for when collecting military patches. It also gives examples of how to spot fakes and how and where patches are manufactured. read more
By: John Bowers | News and society Today, September 11, 2008, Alaska Governor and Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin sends her son Track off to war. For five years now I've heard many people curse George W. Bush for sending America's sons and daughters off to "die in a foreign land" and yet his own twin daughters remain safe at home. read more
By: | News and society The United States military history began when the 13 English colonies were allied against the British army during the Revolutionary War (1775 -1783) also known as the American War of Independence. From those days of a non-professional military to becoming a world power over the next 2 centuries, the U.S. read more
By: Robert G. Ogilvie | News and society In the military world outsourcing also happens. Sometimes, countries, for reasons of political motives, decide to let others do the fighting and support them with money, weapons and training. For example, from 1980 until late 1990 the USA supported the Nicaraguan anti-communist Contras against the Sandinistas both financially and with arms. read more
By: J Stone | News and society Around the world, organized military forces of governments have many different types of military uniforms that they wear. Clearly being one of the founding fathers of the uniform, the militaries of countries have contributed greatly towards what constitutes a good uniform today. read more
