“In the armed forces, the chances of success are quite high. That’s due to the clarity of the military structure – everything is sketched out.” – Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt For service members, the structure of the United States Army becomes ingrained. But for civilians, whether they work for the military, are married […]

Stemming from a rich tradition dating back centuries, military trained dogs and their training schools were in place among many of the countries that became involved in World War I prior to the conflict. The United States was not among them. Pedigreed dogs, such as Jack Russell terriers (rat chasers), Siberian huskies (transport), Airedale terriers […]

“I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.” – General George S. Patton Jr. Organized into formations by increasing size, U.S. Army unit names, as well as their details, have evolved over time. Broken down by specialty, name and composition varies depending on the unit’s role (ex: […]

A warrior is the protector of his family and those in need. A warrior is the guardian of the ways of honor and courage. A warrior will not put his own desires above what is right. Above all, a warrior is always motivated by his utmost duty. – Dr. Bohdi Sanders (The Wisdom Warrior) The […]

“I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.” – General George S. Patton Jr. Organized into formations by increasing size, U.S. Army unit names, as well as their details, have evolved over time. Broken down by specialty, name and composition varies depending on the unit’s role (ex: […]

“I hope we never lose our sense of wonder. A passion for exploration and discovery is a noble legacy to leave to our children.” – Colonel Douglas Wheelock Airborne wings. Air Assault wings. Astronaut wings. Born May 5, 1960, in Binghamton, New York, Douglas Wheelock attended West Point where he received a Bachelor of Science, […]

“We’re not going to turn our back on 50 percent of the population. We are opening up every occupation to women.” –  Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy On March 10, 2016, the Army publicized the Secretary of Defense’s December 3, 2015, decision to integrate women into all occupational specialties based on individual […]

From actors to presidents, scientists to athletes, politicians to authors, they all had one thing in common…at one point or another in their lives they were United States Soldiers. Some were famous before they joined. Some began to distinguish themselves during their service. And others became notable after. The Army’s list of notables is…extensive, taking […]

“The initial shock was experienced even before entering the camp. The first evidence of the horror to come was a string of about forty railway cars on a siding near the camp entrance. Each car was loaded with emaciated human corpses . . . The scene near the entrance to the confinement area numbed my […]

Charged with exploration and mapping, the United States Army’s expeditions were among the first to see many of America’s greatest landmarks, including Pike’s Peak and the Grand Canyon. There have been many prominent names among the ranks of those amassing geographic knowledge. Notable among them, and the earliest, were the team of Lewis and Clark. […]