Military Milestones Blog

College students with disabilities can look to the Air Force for summer work. This program is funded as part of the 2010 workforce recruitment program for college students with disabilities. Students who work in these temporary positions during the summer have their salaries paid by DOD with funding for the program May 15-Sept. [...]

Some Relief was felt as the US military was taking control of the airport, helping to coordinate flights bringing in aid and evacuating foreigners and the injured. Medical teams set up makeshift hospitals, workers started to clear the streets of bodies and water was being distributed in pockets of the city.
Where ever the United [...]

Our President is in Norway today accepting the Nobel Peace Prize. There are many opinions and emotions that swirl around this event. That many of our men and women in uniform are in harms way should be in the thoughts and prayers of all Americans. During this speech the president said the [...]

The Army reserve unit that lost soldiers in the Ft. Hood massacre were deployed to Afghanistan on Friday. The 43 members arrived at a post chapel early in the morning. They boarded a bus for transport to the airport.
The military soldier puts country ahead of emotion or feelings. They are duty bound [...]

Those individuals that have joined the Air Force love their military rings. They are remembrance milestones of times that have been very meaningful. To  join the Air Force one must be between 18-27 years of age. The recruits spend 8 1/2 week in basic military training usually at Lackland Air Force Base [...]

Rings-What a great gift for that family member who is in the military. Whether Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard. A ring of the milestone of their service is a great gift that will encourage that miliatry person both now and for years to come.

Soldiers working in Afghanistan deal with many hardships. This is a difficult assignment. On the news tonight they mentioned that their highlight is mail time and the items that are sent from home. This is where letters, gifts, jewelry, charms have such an important meaning to the Soldier. It helps them [...]

Great week experiencing a family milestone. All the grandkids together enjoying a true first experience. We want to remember how great this week has been. Such is the military life so many great experiences and places to experience. Buy those pieces of jewelry that help us remember each milestone along the [...]

The flag case is an important item for the military family. It marks many important milestones in ones career. My husband received a flag at the death of his father since he was a veteran serving in WWII. We purchased a flag case to mark that important event. When my husband [...]

As the Chaplain of 5,000 troupe heading to war my husband prayed over the men at their leaving ceremony. The prayer was Psalm 91 and a plaque remembering that prayer helped many mark that important milestone of their military time.