Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive numerous care packages from a multitude of people. Nothing beats the joyful feeling that comes from opening up a package and discovering a bag of your favorite goodies inside. And, I’m not alone in the sentiment. Many United States troop members love receiving care packages. Whether […]
Sep 9 2018
Always Make Space in Your Ruck for Books
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” -Harry S. Truman Reading for pleasure feels like a dying hobby. Far too often I’ll read a good book only to hear “Oh, I don’t really read” when I want to discuss it with people at the office. It’s a shame, but I get it; […]
Aug 23 2018
The Standard Issue Boot – Love It or Hate It?
When you start diving into the world of issued gear within the military service, there are not many people jumping for joy to tell you how much they loved the gear. There are a few items that have made their way to the forefront of service members’ favorites list, but after a few long rucks […]
Aug 17 2018
Navy Uniform Regulations: Boots and Accessories
Boots are part of every military uniform. From combat situations to day-to-day work scenarios, most of your time in the military will be spent with boots on your feet. Normally, the most sailors wear steel-toe boots. However, every so often a new instruction is released that permits servicemen to wear less protective footwear as it […]
Aug 16 2018
USAF Uniform Changes – Boot Guidelines
Much like Army soldiers’ experiences over the last few years, the Air Force is about to go through the disorganization that comes with having multiple uniforms in service at the same time. While a few Senior and Chief Master Sergeants might cringe at the sight of mixed uniforms, it’s a necessary evil that keeps uniform […]
Aug 14 2018
14 Important Boot Features for Various Terrains
Different terrains call for many different attributes in your footwear! Each unique landscape brings a different test for your feet. From rocks to pavement, from sand to asphalt, we will explore the different features to look for in your everyday tactical footwear. We’ve broken it down into two different categories: all terrain and urban. Each […]
Aug 9 2018
The 10 Best Authorized Boots for Ruck Marching
Go ahead and raise your hand if you’ve ever had bloody, blistered, or swollen feet after a ruck march. Well, the good news is, your feet will get used to the punishment of military life. But the bad news is that if you cannot find the right boot for your feet, you’ll be walking with […]
Jul 30 2018
3 Tips for Taking Water on a Ruck
Rucking. Funny word, right? But that funny word has some serious health benefits, not to mention being a great way to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors! Rucking is technically defined as “hiking under a load.” If you have ever hiked or gone camping, chances are you were also rucking (unless you conned somebody […]
Jun 29 2018
Seventh Fleet and Casualties
The loss of a life is a terrible event regardless of how it happens. In the military, all members expect there to be losses in dangerous missions, but not all expeditions involve hostile environments. At times, there are operations that don’t involve combat or simply have minimal risks involved. However, the lack of hostilities doesn’t […]
Jun 26 2018
Military Law
One of the biggest gripes in the military is its legal system. The military has multiple ways of offering punishments and reprimands to those who serve, but it’s not always fair. This is due in part to the way the military judges alleged suspects. While the United States judicial system is biased towards the innocence […]
