Entries by Mark Gordon

Whiskey 5 – Carter Industries Inc.

Read our feature in Soldier Systems and learn about when Carter Industries was founded, who we are and what makes use successful. “Our company was established in January 1995 and it has been growing ever since. Our company received an award from the Defense Logistics Agency in January 2009. We were honored and humbled to receive […]

Advancing Within the Military

The military can be an excellent way to build your career. Many well-known people have made the military their career of choice. Some of them are General MacArthur and Rear Admiral/Commodore Grace Murray Hopper.   General MacArthur joined the military in the early 1900’s and graduated at the top of his class. He served in […]

Grooming Standards for Military Personnel

There are military standards around the world when it comes to grooming. Wearing the same uniform and adhering to the same basic grooming standards, regardless of what military service you are in and what country you defend, promotes unity within a battalion. This principal applies to men and women who are new to the service […]

The Process of Joining the Air Force

There are many men and women who dream of joining the Air Force and other branches of the military. Needless to say, it takes strong individuals—both mentally and physically—to server their country as members of the military. Because of this, candidates who wish to be a part of the Air Force have to meet several […]

Thе History of Thе Amеrісаn Flаg

Fоr centuries, the Amеrісаn flаg has bееn a ѕуmbоl оf frееdоm and pride in thе United Stаtеѕ. Evеr since 911, thеу hаvе bесоmе fіxturеѕ on mаnу mоrе hоuѕеѕ and buіldіngѕ асrоѕѕ thе country. It wаѕ аѕ іf our flаg wаѕ a symbol thаt we are ѕtіll оnе people and wіll rеmаіn ѕtаndіng strong against thе […]

15 Ways to Celebrate Independence Day

Independence Day, observed on the fourth day of July each year, is one of America’s most celebrated holidays. This holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776), which established the United States of America as its own, new nation, apart from the British Empire. Each year people all over America celebrate this holiday by engaging in many […]