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Getting Married -- Before or After Joining the Military?
If you are planning on joining the military and planning on getting married, there are certain advantages (as well as some disadvantages) to tying that knot before you leave for...

U.S. Military Beret History
Military forces have worn distinctive uniform items for centuries to create a psychological advantage and boost their esprit de corps, but the military use of berets is a relatively recent...

Child/Spouse Support and Garnishment
Each of the military services have regulations which require members to "provide adequate support" to family members. However, here's the rub: The military has absolutely no authority (without a court...

Knowledge is Power
In the military, the person with the most rank is not always the person in charge. A major is completely at the mercy of the Sgt Assignment Clerk. A Master...

Military Weddings and Honeymoons
Throughout the United States, thoughts of war occupy many people. For those in the military, they are an even greater concern. With continuing deployments and the future uncertain, many folks...