The US Army consists of different groups that have different missions and tasks. You can create your own army or join one that is already created by another player
Until recently, military spouses seeking a new ID card had to go in person to the ID card office at their base. Now they can renew their cards online and have them sent to them by mail as part of a pilot program that began in 2023, officials at the ID card office at Fort … Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a Buncombe County School student’s achievements outside the classroom earned him a spot in an Air Force scholarship program. Eli Batts is one of about 100 students nationwide selected for the Aim High Flight Academy. The AFRS Detachment 1 Aim High Flight Academy provides young people interested in aviation with training … Read more
Are you looking for a life of structure, community, and physical challenge? A career in the military could be the right choice for you. To join the military, you must be at least 17 (age requirements vary by branch). You must also pass a medical exam and meet height and weight standards. Take the ASVAB … Read more
Army Regulation AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, is a 136-page document describing commanders’ policies and responsibilities. It covers everything from the Army Ready and Resilient Campaign Plan to military discipline and conduct. One of the most important aspects of being a commander is ensuring that your Soldiers are cared for and that their families are … Read more
Marines rarely engage enemies in hand-to-hand combat, but they must be ready when they do. Insider recently witnessed the brutal test that Marines must pass to become martial arts instructors. MCMAP combines martial arts disciplines with combat instruction, core values training, and leadership development. The program also includes warrior studies, the study of different societies … Read more
Air Force benefits include the chance to advance your career by taking on leadership roles and gaining valuable professional experience in sought-after careers. In addition, enlisted airmen can earn college degrees through the Community College of the Air Force and receive tuition assistance (TA) worth up to $250 per semester hour with an annual cap … Read more
When you leave the military with a dishonorable discharge, it’s pretty much a felony conviction. It forfeits veteran’s benefits and greatly limits job opportunities in civilian life. This punitive discharge type is only given to enlisted service members after conviction by a general court-martial for serious offenses like desertion, murder and sexual assault. It can … Read more
If you’re trying to access your DoD email or a CAC-required site from home, you will need a CAC reader. These are typically part of a keyboard but can also be standalone USB devices. Once you have one of these and ActivClient installed, you should be ready to go. It should “just work”. If, for … Read more
The DD 2929 form is an application to request a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issuance. It may be used to establish entitlement to citizenship by birth if certain statutory requirements are met. DD Form 2929 is an application used by military personnel involved in an incident or event that requires official documentation and … Read more
The CAC is the Department of Defense standard card for accessing military installations and systems. It includes PKI certificates that the holder can use to digitally sign documents and connect to secure networks. It also allows access to government websites using a hardware security token or smartcard reader. It is used by active duty personnel, … Read more