Military Milestones Blog

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 have proven you can handle [...]

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 the record.  This is a [...]

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 the joys that family life [...]

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 difficult.
“U.S. President Barack Obama accepted [...]

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 they can go to free [...]

“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 organized women’s groups in the [...]

There are many fine organizations that truly care for and about military families.  The military family faces issues that are unique from other American families.  A new survey comes from these organizations that wants to better understand the issues facing the military family.  They say, “we want to hear the top issues affecting your military [...]

Bravery, Valor common words used for the work accomplished by military members.  We love hearing the stories of our military and their selfless acts done while serving our country.  “A 101st Airborne Division Soldier received the Army’s third highest award for valor for running through enemy fire in Afghanistan.” My husband served the 101st for [...]

Many in my parents generation were proud of the success of Col. Jimmy Doolittle and his men during World War II.  They are credited with bringing an end to the battle in the Pacific.  “Four of the remaining eight famed Doolittle Raiders, known for their nearly impossible bombing raid on Japan, reunited recently for their [...]

The Joint Chiefs of Staff give great advice to the President, to Congress to Service Members far and wide.  “The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff evoked civil rights leader Martin Luther King’s contention that ‘everybody can be great, because anyone can serve’ in commencement remarks to the Class of 2010 at Florida’s A&M [...]