From flying high to kayaking on the water, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Hill has found her calling twice. A decorated pilot and former weapons systems officer for B1 bombers, Hill left military service in 2003, but still had a heart for the lives of active-duty soldiers, veterans and…

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The U.S. Army is organized into three main rank groups: enlisted soldiers (E-1 to E-9), warrant officers (W-1 to W-5) and commissioned officers (O-1 to O-10). Each group reflects a different level of responsibility, expertise, leadership and pay. Enlisted soldiers make up 82% of the Army and get hands-on training,…

The Selective Service System, otherwise known as the military draft or conscription, requires almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants, ages 18 through 25, to register with the government. You may have seen the question “Have you registered for the selective service?” on applications for jobs, driver’s licenses, student aid…

Your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is a required document in the VA loan process. Most borrowers can get their COE in minutes, either online or through a VA-approved lender. Learn how to obtain a COE quickly, who needs one, and how to avoid common delays. Quick Answer: You can…

The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday announced that it awarded a $230 million design-build contract for new operational support facilities at Coast Guard Base Charleston, S.C. It’s the latest phase of a multi-year infrastructure expansion plan at the base, established in October 2015 and comprised of two campuses that, according…

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and sudden U.S. involvement in conflicts in the region, more Americans have started to wonder — both quietly and publicly — “Is there going to be a draft in 2025?” and, “What are the odds of the draft coming back?” Google searches within…

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