Archive for March, 2008

Top Ten Things to Know About US Navy SEALs

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Navy SEALs; these two words conjure up images of hardy, supremely accomplished, no-nonsense men, who are an integral part of the security set up of the armed forces of the United States of America.

People have seen their pictures, read about them, and have also seen them in action on their TV Screens. Everyone knows what they are capable of and the Navy SEALs fitness, Navy SEAL endurance, and a host of other characteristics are the stuff, legends are made of.

Finding tanks for sale on the internet is nowadays easier than it sounds

Monday, March 17th, 2008

There are many things to discuss on the subject of military gear and military vehicles. Whether you’re talking about ammo or guns, a wide variety of military supplies is currently available. Where firearms are concerned it’s important to be informed not only about the weapon itself but also about the proper way to use it. Accurate reloading data can be very useful for anyone who is interested in using a firearm. Tanks probably continue to be the most popular military vehicles ever invented. A tank is an armored military vehicle equipped with a large caliber gun and used to engage enemies in direct combat. At fortlibery.org you will find out all about army tanks for sale and also where to get the best reloading data.

Army tanks are tracked armored combat machines which use direct fire to engage enemies. They are equipped with one large caliber gun and several machine guns which provide support fire. The heavy armor is another main characteristic of this military vehicle. The armor gives a tank its survivability. Another important feature common to all tanks is the high degree of mobility provided by the tracks. Tanks can go through all sorts of rough terrains at high speeds due to the tracks they are equipped with. The first tank was developed in the year 1915 and became a crucial weapon during World War I. It was the first vehicle which could break the deadlock of the trenches and effectively penetrate the enemy defense. Tanks were organized into armored units in order to be less vulnerable to the anti-tank artillery. Despite their high maintenance cost tanks still remain one of the most formidable military vehicles that exist today. Nowadays, you can even find out where to locate a tank for sale. At fortlibery.org you will find all the information you need on the subject. All in all, there is a wide variety of military equipment available to the public today. You can search the web for all sorts of military information, including accurate reloading data. You can even find tanks for sale which are no longer used by the army.

A Call For A “Do Not Call” Policy For Military Recruiting

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

The federal government does not ask high school and college students to join the armed forces per se; they provide the legislation and the tools for the recruiters to do it. Such legislation is far from new; in 1980, in the wake of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iran hostage crisis, President Jimmy Carter received approval from Congress to reinstate mandatory registration for military service for males 18 through 25. I was a sophomore in college at the time. I registered as required; however, military recruiters never contacted me, nor was I asked to serve. I was perfectly happy to comply with that policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Military recruiters were welcome on campus while I was in high school during the late 1970’s. They did the same as college admissions officers. They set up shop in the guidance office for the better part of a day; gym teachers were more than willing to excuse students from class to talk to them. I was unaware of any complaints; this seemed like a symbiotic relationship for students, teachers, and recruiters too. However, the country was not at war in 1978.