Sentries of the Sea—Fall 2007 Print
They work seven days a week, often for upwards of 30 years. They work out every day, and their regimen would be grueling to most, but work is play to them.

Guns for Hire—August 2007 Online
With the world’s nations more and more reluctant to send their troops into volatile situations, there’s been an increasing demand for private military companies, tempting many well-trained ex-military personnel with the offer of lucrative contracts.

Course of Dreams—June 2007 Online
This golf course in Iraq is a lot like any other golf course — if you don’t count the goat herds, the machine gun nest, and the lookout towers.

Weapon of Choice—Summer 2007 Print
In Iraq, suicide attacks have become “the insurgency’s weapon of choice,” according to an Army training handbook. What motivates such bombers? And what can U.S. forces do to reduce their vulnerability or deter such attacks?

Futuristic Weaponry—May 2007 Online
Science fiction has met reality in the form of rapidly evolving electricity-based weapons, which are being marketed to U.S. military and law-enforcement agencies.

Communication Breakdown—April 2007 Online
The ease of e-mail communication with deployed loved ones can be both a blessing and a curse. These seven tips can help you avoid misunderstandings.

Guide to a Service Academy Appointment—March 2007 Online
The children of military officers are far more likely than their high school peers to seek a service academy appointment. If your child’s one of them, here’s what you need to know.

68 Whiskey—Spring 2007 Print
Whether they’re operating under the MOS 68W, the Navy Enlisted Classification code 8404, or some other designation, combat medics undergo intense training to prepare for far-reaching responsibilities.

F-Bombs Away—January 2007 Online
FCC laws have had a chilling effect on some war documentaries: Filmmakers have edited their way around servicemembers’ profanity — or even cut scenes completely — to avoid fines for indecency. Should the reality of wartime talk be sanitized for your protection?
DISCLAIMER: This article contains very explicit language and is not suitable for readers under 18.

Unsung Heroes—Fall 2006
Servicemembers in aviation classification repair activity depots keep America’s helicopters flying high.

Blogging in the Military—Fall 2006
Most of today’s new recruits grew up immersed in the electronic era, with video games and cell phones playing an integral part of their lives.

Military Moms—Summer 2006 Print
Since the American Revolution, this nation's women have sent their husbands and sons into battle. During World War I, however, women became part of the military themselves, filling clerical jobs on the home front so more men would be available for combat.

Bringing Home Our Fallen Heroes—Spring 2006 Print
Those who serve have made a promise to protect our country. In return, JPAC promises that should they fall on a battlefield anywhere in the world, not only will they be remembered, but they also will eventually be brought home.

Operation Peace Shield—Spring 2006 Print
Combine 300 troops speaking 17 different languages and it would be safe to assume chaos would reign. But that's not what happened during a military exercise called Operation Peace Shield 2005.

Military Spouse Challenges—Winter 2005 Online
This is the first in a series about the choices today's officer spouses face. Future articles will focus on these topics to help you help yourself and other spouses along the way.

IRAQ Up Close—Winter 2005 Online
The nation mourns the loss of U.S. servicemembers in Iraq, but that doesn't mean progress hasn't been made. Three servicemembers give their first-person perspectives about significant advances in a country struggling against violence.

Character: the Link Between Intentions and Execution—October 2005 Online
More than anything else, the way you run your life defines your character, and for leaders good character is paramount. Learn the PRIDE + Two formula to ensure first-rate leadership through strong character.

Fake Heroes—Fall 2005 Online
An army of bogus war veterans marches through private and not-so-private life, and a thriving cottage industry has sprung up to unmask the imposters.

More than a Game—Summer 2005 Online
On the television screen you see a militaristic scenario being played out by seven young people.

SoftWARe—Summer 2005 Print
Servicemembers are being introduced to a new type of military training: video war games.

On the Move—Spring 2005
Whether it’s munitions, meals, or bubble wrap, USTRANSCOM gets it from factory to foxhole.

A Distinguished Past—Winter 2004 Online Only
After nearly a century of service, the 45th Infantry Brigade has taken part in its share of U.S. military battles.

Training Day—Winter 2004 Print
The 45th Infantry Brigade has been trained to destroy armies. Now, it's building one.

Where Are They Now?—November 2004 Online
When we’re around friends all the time, either in school or the service, staying in touch isn’t an issue. But once we graduate or are discharged, we tend to lose touch with the people we spent so much time with, and finding them later isn’t always easy.

Churchill Was His Copilot—October 2004 Online
Bill Vanderkloot, an unassuming, studious American pilot, caught the attention of the Royal Air Force—and became pilot to England’s most cherished leader in World War II.

It Takes a Team—June 2004 Online
Having a strong support system at home is an integral part of what allows Guard and Reserve members to serve.

Back in Harm's Way—Summer 2004 Print Edition
Civilians under contract have been working alongside our military for more than two centuries. What brings them in such great numbers into harm’s way?

Making the MGIB Work For You—May 2004 Online
New this year, a provision allows veterans planning to start their own companies to use the Montgomery GI Bill education benefit for certain entrepreneurship courses.

War College Curriculum Changes—April 2004 Online
The terrorist attack Sept. 11, 2001, caused a seismic shift in U.S. foreign policy. Are our war colleges adapting to the change?

On Every Front Photo-essay—Spring 2004 Print Edition
Homeland Security protects us from evildoers.

Citizen Airmen Corps Adapts to Fight Global War on Terrorism—January 2004 Online
See what the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve have changed sine 9/11.

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