Why is The U.S. Flag Worn “Backward” on The Uniform?
Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, is the governing authority for the wear of Army uniforms. Paragraph 28-18 governs the wear of the United States Flag on Army Uniforms. Read more
For Military Vets with PTSD, 4th and Fireworks Can Be Nerve-Wracking
Back in 2015, a few days before Independence Day, Kevin Rhoades planted a sign on the lawn outside his Texas home that bore a simple message: “Combat Veteran Lives Here. Please Be Courteous with Fireworks.” Read more
The Advanced Manufacturing Landscape: How Veterans are Saving the Day
Advanced manufacturing is already one of the most in-demand industries in America due to workforce retirements and natural business growth, but it’s also an industry with a severe shortage of skilled workers. Read more
An Army General on Why American-Made Steel is Vital to National Security
Brigadier Gen. John Adams served in the U.S. Army for over three decades before retiring in 2007. Now Adams is dedicated to fighting for the U.S. defense industrial base, an essential part of America’s national security. Read more
This Factory is Where Trump May Draw The Line on Trade
When Bill Hughes went to fight in Iraq in 2003, members of his Army unit lined their vehicles with scrap metal, sandbags and bulletproof vests to protect themselves from roadside bombs. By the time his younger brother Ryan Young was in Iraq in 2008, the vehicles were made of a high-purity aluminum alloy that was much more effective at absorbing the blast. Read more
Don’t Say ‘Thank You For Your Service’ On Memorial Day
“I hope you’re having a meaningful day.”
That might be one of the better things to say to a veteran Memorial Day. You should probably avoid the common refrain, “Thank you for your service,” according to someone who should know. Read more
Workshop For Warriors: Rebuilding American Manufacturing One Veteran at a Time
On December 9, 2016, I revisited Workshops for Warriors to find out what had been accomplished in the past four years since I had toured the facility during their first Manufacturing Day on October 5, 2012, and met retired naval officer Hernán Luis y Prado, founder and president of Workshops for Warriors (WFW). Read more
Coast Guard Turns 226 – Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard
The Coast Guard celebrates its birthday today! Today marks 226 years of service. Read more