The Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), are facilities owned and operated by the Department of Defense which are staffed by a mix of all five branches of the military, and civilian professionals. These facilities are where a prospective member of the military seeking to get into a branch of the armed forces will: take the […]
The Air Fryer: The perfect barracks kitchen appliance?
Off DutySo, you just finished basic training and arrived at your first duty station, only to find your barracks room leaves much to be desired in the kitchen appliance department. My first barracks room only had a microwave and a sink, and back in 2010, there were few stand-alone appliances that were simple, versatile, and inexpensive: […]
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance: What is the SGLI?
Service Member ResourcesYou may have heard of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI). Here we will discuss key definitions commonly used in life insurance policies, who the SGLI is for, and its purpose as it relates to servicemembers and their families. In this article, some technical terms are going to be used while discussing life insurance. Let’s break […]
What are the six elements of a SALUTE report?
CareerThe SALUTE report is a general template used to determine, and report, the most important assets of an enemy force. It is broken down into the six letters making up the word SALUTE. The SALUTE report, like many other military reporting forms, is standardized to mitigate confusion when relaying important information to different units or […]