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5 Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
Travel insights from Jenna Buege, contributing editor of The Compass Elegant, dramatic and oozing with history, these castles aren’t home to princesses waiting to be rescued from fire breathing dragons, but they will make travelers feel like they’re exploring a… Read More ›
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2021 Battle of Midway Ceremony
The Battle of Midway was an epic clash between the U.S. Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy that played out six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The U.S. Navy’s decisive victory in the air-sea battle (June 3-6, 1942) and… Read More ›
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The NAVY Magazine – Summer Edition
The first lesson you learn in recruit boot camp is teamwork, and I want to tell you about Monday Delivery’s collaboration with the Association of the United States Navy (AUSN). MondayDelivery.com helps families stay in touch with their recruits, and… Read More ›
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Miniature American Flags – where do they come from?
On May 30, 1868, Gen. John A. Logan visited Arlington National Cemetery to speak at a ceremony for what was then called Decoration Day — and in doing so, set a precedent that holds to this Day. Cities and towns… Read More ›
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A moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Did you know? Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. The following article was adopted from A&E Television Networks, LLC, the History Channel. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on… Read More ›
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Coast Guard Graduation Opens
If a Hooah was ever appropriate, now is the time. It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May suspended family attendance graduation events at Cape May, NJ to stop the spread of COVID-19. The following is from… Read More ›
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Air Force Officially Opens BMT Graduation
If a Hooah was ever appropriate, now is the time. It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Air Force suspended family attendance at Basic Military Training graduation events at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, to stop the spread of COVID-19. A career… Read More ›
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From Navy to Entrepreneur
Thirteen years ago, Mary Lujan decided to join the Navy, “I walked into the Navy recruiting office not knowing anything about the Navy. I just knew it was a way to get out of a small town and avoid college debt.” As… Read More ›
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The Association of the United States Navy
The Association of the United States Navy (AUSN) gives active-duty service members and their families a voice on the direction of our Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. Since its inception in 1954, AUSN has provided the naval community with legislative… Read More ›
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Five Things You probably Didn’t Know About Military Mail
Sending mail in the 21st century may seem archaic compared to the high-speed communication delivered by text, email, and video calls. However, one community still enjoys receiving a letter or postcard the old fashion way – the U.S. Mail. Millions… Read More ›
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Mom celebrates her Navy recruit’s birthday.
Leslie Hobbs’s daughter is spending her 20th birthday as a recruit at RTC Great Lakes, home of Navy boot camp. There will be no cake, no candles, and no singing of happy birthday. Like most recruit parents, Leslie quickly realizes… Read More ›
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The Military Spouse for Better or Worse.
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MCRD Parris Island Graduation Schedule
FAMILY DAY & GRADUATION CEREMONY As the Marine Corps turns the chapter of COVID restrictions to the opening of the time-honor recruit graduation, we are thankful as a country for the strength & courage of each recruit, family member, friends, and drill… Read More ›
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MCRD Parris Island Family Day and Graduation Reopening Schedule
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island4-Phases of opening Recruit Graduation Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., will allow limited access to morning colors/graduations beginning May 7, 2021 as part of a gradual approach to reopen the depot completely to… Read More ›
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No more ROM for some recruits
Navy ends Fort McCoy stop before boot camp, cuts ROM for fully vaccinated recruits. As with all breaking news, there are always multiple versions of the truth. The following update on the Recruit Training Command modifications of their 14-day quarantine is… Read More ›
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What is a TG, DIV, & SHIP?
New to the military? Get ready for a plethora of acronyms, abbreviations, and peculiar terms. The first few to learn are TG (training group), DIV (division), and Ship. I would like to thank RTC Public Affairs for providing the following… Read More ›
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ADVANCE THROUGH TRAINING AS A COAST GUARD MEMBER
Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is the nation’s only Coast Guard enlisted accession point and recruit training center. (Cover image: U.S. Coast Guard photo.) The following is adopted from the Coast Guard website. Basic Training Welcome aboard – now… Read More ›
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U.S. Marine Corps open up Graduations
Semper Fi family and friends! MCRD San Diego and Parris Island have started to open up recruit graduations to family members. Recruit graduation is a tradition enjoyed by families and friends. The culmination of weeks of training finally ends and… Read More ›
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USMC Rifleman’s Creed
In enlisted boot camp at Parris Island or San Diego and the officer’s Basic School at Quantico, VA no one escapes from the Rifleman’s Creed. Every Marine is trained, first and foremost, as a rifleman, for it is the rifleman… Read More ›
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Leadership Traits in Recruit Training
Recruit boot camp is the toughest and most challenging training in the world. And often, the physical and mental challenges overshadow the most important aspect of training – the foundation of leadership. Recruits learn and practice leadership traits that will… Read More ›
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Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in the age of COVID-19
SOURCE: Kathleen Petty. Published: November 2020 When COVID-19 forced businesses and schools to shut down this spring, the military—known for its well-established systems not swift to change—had to shift quickly. Pausing Basic Military Training for any extended period of time was simply… Read More ›
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Your Recruit’s Valentine.
Love is many things — and being yelled at while at boot camp may not be one of them. I am confident the drill instructor follows the ‘tough love‘ strategy of building your recruit into a robust warrior through words… Read More ›
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TRICARE COVID Vaccine Update
The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, has launched a program to provide COVID-19 vaccines to service members, retirees, and their families. Under this program, the DoD will distribute the vaccines through… Read More ›
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Air Force Veteran is Recognized
It is always an honor to recognize our veterans for their ongoing support beyond active duty. Today we showcase Air Force veteran Mr. Alan Nunn. Meet Mr. Alan Nunn. He has been part of the Recruit Training Command, Public Affairs… Read More ›
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COVID-19 Restrictions Lead to Successful Recruiting at Fort McCoy
ARTICLE SOURCE: NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ELIJAH G. LEINAAR Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Navy has taken great care to protect its newest recruits from the virus, establishing precautions and measures that enabled the service to graduate… Read More ›
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Women in the Military
I had the honor of attending Officer Candidate School with Vernice Armour. Vernice is a former United States Marine Corps officer who was the first African-American female naval aviator in the Marine Corps and the first African-American female combat pilot… Read More ›
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Just Released 2021 Graduation Schedule
PIR/Graduations👇 through April 1st, 2021 Capping ceremony (recruits’ transition to full-fledged sailors) held at the end of the, “Battle Stations 21.” Watch a video of a typical “Capping Ceremony” at US Navy Capping Ceremony – YouTube Pass-In-Review ceremony (divisions march… Read More ›
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Recruit Family Bingo
Saying goodbye to your loved ones when they leave for recruit training can be challenging. But, there are some fun ways to pass the time while celebrating your recruit’s decision to join the military. Recruit Family Bingo will keep you busy… Read More ›
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U.S. Capital Flag Program
The U.S. Capital flag program began in 1937 when a Member of Congress requested a flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol. The program has since been extended to the general public, specifically to military servicemen and women. Flying… Read More ›
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A Postcard Prayer
I am often asked, “why did you start a military postcard company?” And in all fairness, it is a great question. My answer is simple. I believe God wants us to spread his message of hope and faith. And sending a simple… Read More ›
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2021 – a Year of Connection
I was shocked that my team of veterans and active-duty spouses had to close our military travel agency due to the COVID virus six months ago. Although disappointed and a bit confused about what to do next, God blessed us with… Read More ›
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What not to call your Service Member?
Are you a ‘newbie’ to the military? Do you often feel overwhelmed by all the new military jargon and terminology? Don’t feel bad! The June 2020 edition of the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms has over… Read More ›
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Memories are Forever
Recruit boot camp may only be nine to twelve weeks, but the memories will last a lifetime. 20 plus years later, I still have the letters my mother sent to me. Mail from family and friends has proven to motivate… Read More ›
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4 Ways to Motivate your Service Member!
Recruit training can be challenging. Recruits will face many unexpected challenges and difficulties but will quickly adapt and overcome them. Over the 9-12 weeks of training, receiving letters from home offer the needed encouragement to keep your recruit pushing toward… Read More ›
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USMC BIRTHDAY CADENCE
It is on 10 November of every year that our Nation, our Corps and our Marines pay tribute to all the Marine Corps Birthday symbolizes. To help us celebrate the Birthday this year, we’re unveiling, for the first time ever,… Read More ›
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The 12-Days of Christmas at Boot Camp
The Drill Instructor may not be shouting HO, HO, HO but rest assured, the DI/RDC is the closest thing to Santa Claus (or grinch) your recruit will see this year. The new red is green camouflage, and the favorite holiday… Read More ›
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Holiday for the Heroes ✈️
Serendipity is one way to describe my by-chance reading of a simple social network post by a stranger in November of 2019 (😳 has it been a year?) The LinkedIn post, shared by thousands, received international news media coverage and… Read More ›
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“Hurry up and Wait” – there is an App for that.
When I left for Marine Corps boot camp in 1997, the Internet didn’t exist. My parents depended on sporadic scripted phone calls and letters to learn what was going on during my 12-week training. Fast-forward, a few decades (has it… Read More ›
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Black Friday is Early 🥳
Double up on your postcards to send to your recruit, active-duty service member, family, and friends. Double every purchase with the Promo Code: DOUBLE. Digitally printed on 14pt glossy postcard stock Postage, printing, and delivery included Upload photo or choose… Read More ›
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A Recruit’s Thanksgiving Day Feast (and ♥️)
Mike Schultz, former Mayer of Boerne, TX, made a difference in Air Force boot camp recruits’ lives by inviting them to Thanksgiving day lunch. Mike and his wife provided a home-away-from-home for these young men and women through hugs, listening… Read More ›
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A Special Message from a Navy Mom!
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Jung Murphy, co-chair of the Cook Children’s Veteran’s Group, hosts a special conversation with Christel Mckinney, an employee and Navy mom.
