http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog Military Happenings & Info Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:09:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Interview--They say there is a science for doing that job interview correctly.  How to dress, how to act, what to say, pressure upon pressure.  The questions can be the most challenging-how to answer them the "correct" way.  But, you as the former military person have an added advantage.  You ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=167 My brother in law is a soldier in the army at Fort Hood.  It's been interesting to hear his stories about boot camp and his introduction to the military life.  This video below gives a short insight as well into what your first week in the Army would look like.  ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=165 How do you tell a loved one who serves in the military how much they mean to you?  How can you possibly thank them for the selfless sacrifices they make for you and for their country.  The truth is that no one really can.  What our brave men and women ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=162 There are many reasons that military careers come to an end.  Some of those reasons might be age, health, other priorities but for General McChrystal his retirement came to an end due to a journalist who chose to print a story that the General and his staff thought was off ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=158 The American People are so very grateful for the service of our Men and Women in Uniform.  We know the sacrifices that are made by these brave and dedicated folks to protect and preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy.  For the first time in this current war a living ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=156 It is difficult being far from home. Most of us like to travel but when the travel is over it is always special to be heading home. Being away from "home" for extended periods of time is an additional hardship. We all love our homes and all ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=155 In these days of fast news and embedded journalists information was given and written which caused a breakdown in the chain of command of one of our countries' leading generals.  Relationships are always a challenge but in the middle of a war miles from home they can become even more ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=153 Having lived for almost 30 years in the State of Washington it is a special place to me.  Many military families retire in the greater Seattle area because of the great military shopping there, medical facilities and other benefits.  Last I counted there was an Army Post, Air Force Base, ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=147 Active duty members (guard and reserves) and their families can enjoy free admission to many museums during the summer months.  "More than 600 museums in 50 states have signed up so far to participate in Operation Appreciation." This is great to see the military family appreciated this way to add places ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=145 "Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that ... http://www.militarymilestones.com/blog/?p=141