Military shooters are big business in the gaming world, the most successful releases pulling in millions of players. This genre takes its inspiration from real military technology. As the high-definition era of gaming continues to mature, the...
moreTexas Rangers and Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris jokes have become as much a part of pop culture as Coca Cola. It may come as a surprise to rising generations that the world hasn’t aways viewed Mr. Norris as a brand of jokes. Before 2005, when Chuck Norris jokes (aka Chuck Norris...
moreShould I join the Texas Army National Guard?
Recently, I had a conversation with a young man just graduating from high school who was asking me if he should join the Texas Army National Guard. As a veteran of the Texas Army Guard, I was pleased he asked for my opinion. And of course, I gave...
moreRepair and protect: damage detection for soldier safety
Plextek has created a detection system to immediately identify any damage to a soldier’s armour while still on the battlefield. The system can even identify hairline fractures, which often go undetected but can seriously compromise reliability...
moreMilitary Tests Robo-Parachute Delivery Needing No GPS
Someday, military soldiers fighting in the streets of a sprawling megacity will need an airdrop of ammunition, food, or water that can’t be safely delivered by ground convoy or helicopter. But the supplies parachuting from the skies won’t have to...
moreMilitary and Manufacturing Outsourcing: Not All Guns and Roses
Both the military and private industry manufacturers outsource services with the same main goal: to cut costs. And while they have marshaled some cost savings and derived additional organizational benefits, this tactic has also resulted in some...
moreFacial Recognition Technology Reunites Parents with Child
This morning, I read a news article about how facial recognition technology helped some parents in China reunite with their long-lost son. The heartwarming story certainly is great news for the parents of Mao Yin who was suddenly kidnapped in...
moreArmy increases transition efforts in Soldier career maps
WASHINGTON — The Army’s NCO Professional Development System will soon have a new line of effort to better prepare Soldiers once they decide to leave the service, senior leaders announced Tuesday. The system, which is an overhaul of...
moreAre basic training and boot camp the same?
Are basic training and boot camp the same? Well, according to Hollywood, yes. According to the military, no. Let’s break it down. When a new recruit joins the military, he must attend an initial recruit training, which is often referred to...
moreAn Affordable Way for Military Veterans to Buy Texas Land
When it comes to helping military veterans buy land, buy homes, and improve property, things really are bigger and better in Texas. Even those vets seeking an affordable way to buy Texas land could be in luck. Indeed, this takes Texas VA home...
more4 Benefits Texas Military Veterans Should Know
Texas residents who have served in the U.S. military have a number of resources available to assist them in many areas of life. These resources are all provided by the state. Veteran Energy recommends all Texas veterans become familiar with them...
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