In late April 1975, approximately 300,000 soldiers of the North Vietnam Army and the Viet Cong were about to take Saigon. A 50-man unit of Marine Security Guards was responsible for protecting the American embassy during Operation “Frequent Wind,” the evacuation of all official U.S. personnel to safety. “Last Men Out” is a history of the last few days of the American presence in Vietnam.
Words: 755 Downloads: 0 Category: Military By: George BearMilitary personnel are used to moving to a new duty station every few years. But once they retire, it is up to them to decide what they will do with their lives and where they will live. This 444-word article looks at some options you should consider when trying to decide where to move to as a military retiree.
Words: 444 Downloads: 1 Category: Military By: Sophie SFrom its presence on the bloody battlefield of medieval times to the Scottish Highland gatherings of today, the claymore has travelled down the centuries as an iconic symbol of the fight for Scottish freedom. Although its size and form have altered with the demands of warfare, its success must surely be due to the strength and force with which it was used and the terror it induced. Modern warfare has no place for the claymore except on ceremonial occasions where it serves to remind us of past conflict and so strengthen our links with history.
Words: 457 Downloads: 0 Category: Military By: TricornAre you getting ready to up sticks once again with your family? Or are you facing a remote tour without your family? This article discusses information that is dispensed at overseas PCS briefings.
Words: 410 Downloads: 0 Category: Military By: Sophie SMilitary personnel, retirees and their dependent family members can all shop from commissaries located throughout the United States. But there are certain restrictions that apply to retirees shopping from UK-based commissaries. This article explores the shopping rights of retirees who would like to shop from UK-based commissaries.
Words: 357 Downloads: 0 Category: Military By: Sophie SThroughout the course of Canadian history, territorial and economic wars have brought out the worst possible behavior that humans can inflict upon each other. This article will show the vast improvement in wartime behavior by the advent of the Military Code of Conduct. Be encouraged as you read how the Canadian Armed Forces exemplifies respect, honor and loyalty in their eleven Codes of Conduct for armed conflicts.
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