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10 Best Military Discounts at Major Retail Stores
One thing you've probably learned as an active service member or veteran is that it never hurts to ask. By that, I mean it never hurts to check if a store, restaurant, airline, or any other company that takes your money might also take your military ID for a nice discount. You would be surprised how many retail stores actually do, but just don't advertise it year-round. Of course, when you want to get the best discounts, you don't want to find out if you qualify after you've done your shopping. Here are some of the best military discounts at major retail stores that you can get year-round, from apparel and shoes to major auto purchases to even some of the best everyday tactical essentials. Plan your shopping accordingly!
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in Serve10 Signs You Were in the Military
As a major military force in the world for many decades and a number of generations, the United States has many active soldiers and veterans who have served their country with honor and pride. Though some veterans are easy to identify, others are a bit stealthier. While many are proud to celebrate their service with hats, bumper stickers, fatigues, BDUs, or dress uniforms and other items that reference their time in the military, not all display their accomplishments overtly. However, there are certainly other, albeit subtle, indicators of someone's past or present military service. Like anyone, a careful study of these past and present military personnel can identify and reveal certain patterns of behavior that soldiers all share in common. These hints may not all be readily apparent at first, but a closer look will be a dead giveaway of the signs you were in the military.
Fred Eugene ParkPublished 6 years ago in ServeFacts About Nuclear War Worth Knowing
Many people from across the world have varying opinions about nuclear power and nuclear weapons. No matter if you think they are a necessary evil, an unforgivable crime against humanity, or that nuclear disarmament is not just for hippies anymore, pretty much everyone can agree that global nuclear war would be devastating for the world's population. Nuclear war has been a threat to society ever since governments began testing this powerful technology in the middle of the 20th century. Here are some facts about nuclear war from its beginnings to the current state of the world.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in ServeHow Criminal History Can Affect Military Enlistment
"Criminal record" doesn't usually sound great to any employer, and the armed forces have especially high standards of morality. They are also given a lot of liberty to decide who they accept or deny. But "criminal record" can also mean a whole lot of things, and there's a big difference between minor traffic offenses and major felony offenses. But when you're looking to join the military services, there are a lot of factors to consider. So here's what you need to know about how your criminal history can affect military enlistment, and what your chances are of actually joining the military.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in Serve10 Signs You Would Do Well in the Military
When considering a life of military service, it is important to know if you are prepared to live up to a different standard of fortitude. It takes far more than love of country alone to serve. Other than sheer patriotism, there are inherent signs that one would do well in the military. While physical and mental strength are certainly a given, one must be able to stretch these and other skills to their breaking point. Like a professional athlete, one must possess an unnatural acuity in a number of physical attributes. As such, it is important to define the necessary attributes you should display if you are to show signs you would do well in the military.
Fred Eugene ParkPublished 6 years ago in Serve10 Awesome Military Traditions from Around the World
The military is a fertile breeding ground for official and unofficial traditions. The United States is particularly renown for its unusual traditions, but there are so many other countries with current and historical traditions that must be seen to be believed. From Scandinavia to Pakistan to Japan to New York, here are some of the most interesting military traditions from around the world.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in Serve10 Wild World War II Stories You Never Read About
World War II history reads a lot like an action-adventure story. There are bad guys, good guys, a fight to help save people from genocide, and tons of amazing tales of intrigue, espionage, and valiant acts during war.
Skunk UzekiPublished 6 years ago in Serve- Top Story - July 2018
10 Military Bases More Secret Than Area 51
If you ask most conspiracy theorists, Area 51 is one of the most secretive places in the United States. If you listen to the rumors, an alien spaceship crash landed here in the 1940s, and military personnel did autopsies on the bodies of the aliens that were recovered from the crash site.
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in Serve Ways You Can Get Discharged from the Military
For a legion of young people, joining the military is one of the most respectful ways to start their adult lives. The military promises specialty training, new relationships, worldwide travel, healthcare benefits, educational opportunities, and steady pay while serving. What makes the military worthwhile is that soldiers are not stuck in their current ranks, either. They can choose to work up the ranks and enjoy the increased recognition and benefits of a decorated military career. What most people are not aware of is that there are several ways of being discharged from the military and each member’s conduct and performance helps determine the time and type of discharge they receive.
Donald GrayPublished 6 years ago in ServeBlood and Brass
The constant sound of gun fire rattled in my ears, the whiz and crack of rounds passing by too close for comfort. It was starting to get on my nerves more than anything. I had forgotten fear, somewhere up the mountain. The constant numbing pain from my hand seemed to have merged into the constant ache from my body. I just wanted to go home.
Toby HeaysmanPublished 6 years ago in Serve10 Reasons Troops Should Have Pets
Nothing quite makes a homecoming YouTube video tear-worthy like a dog running into the arms of his owner. These are the top ten reasons troops should have pets, from a huge help with transitions, to filling a void of loved ones, pets provide a huge helping hand (or paw) in the daily struggles of a military man or woman.
Adrian ScottPublished 6 years ago in Serve- Top Story - March 2018
Why Is the American Flag Backward on Military Uniforms?
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.
Stephen ClearyPublished 6 years ago in Serve