With Flight Delayed, Soldier Sees Daughter’s Birth on FaceTimeThe SITREP Military Blog

Community News With Flight Delayed, Soldier Sees Daughter’s Birth on FaceTime A few days ago, United States Army Specialist was on his way home to see the birth of his first child in Brandon, Mississippi, after...

Remembering Mets Legend and Marine Vet Tom Seaver

By: Tristan Jung Legendary New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver was best known for his success on the mound, but many are unaware that he also served in the Marine Corps Reserve for a...

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2020 Military Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Community News Discounts News 2020 Military Holiday Shipping Deadlines By Tristan Jung Shipping schedules for sending packages to and from military installations are important to keep track of during the holiday season.  If you want to send a...

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Community News News A Brief History of Veterans Day By Tristan Jung The origins of Veterans Day start at the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, the Armistice with Germany was signed, ending the...

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