Receiving a medal for your service in the military is not always automatic. In many cases, military service members have to apply to receive their medals, or to replace lost or damaged medals. Family members may also be curious as to what kind of awards and distinguishments their veterans have received, and if their veterans […]
Who Is Qualified for the GWOT Expeditionary Medal?
While veterans are honored in many ways, receiving an official medal–like the GWOT Expeditionary Medal–signifies an unparalleled degree of respect and honor. Reserved only for a select number of service members, this medal represents incredible sacrifice and a remarkable commitment to fighting the Global War on Terror.
A Complete Guide to Choosing Which Branch of the Military to Join
If deciding to enlist with the U.S. military is the most decisive point in a prospective military member’s life, then choosing which branch to serve is the second most decisive. Between enlistment options, incentives, education benefits, family legacy branches and job choices, deciding which branch is best for you can seem more overwhelming than boot […]
Honoring All Sailors: The Evolution of Navy Rate Insignia
The Navy uses patches to indicate not only the rank of a sailor but the job they do, which is called a “rate.” Typical Navy rates fall under various categories, including medical, construction, aviation, and others. A handful rates have been disbanded, combined with other rates, or simply dissolved throughout the years, but those sailors […]
Well-Grounded: 5 Air Force Occupational Badges and Insignia
The Air Force has many enlisted members who perform duties unrelated to flying. These duties, or occupations, are part of what keeps the pilots flying and missions on target. Occupational badges, first introduced in the 1950s, recognize the qualifications, training and education that airmen receive in a field. They are broken up into different Career […]
