Rob V. is the founder of OperationMilitaryKids.org. While he never actually served in the US Military, he has a passion for writing about military related topics.
Born and raised in Woodbridge, NJ, he graduated from the New Jersey Institute Of Technology with an MBA in eCommerce. His hobbies include beach volleyball, target shooting, and lifting.
Rob is also a Commercially rated pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), with over 1,500 hours of flight time.
Many high schools across the United States offer voluntary JROTC programs for interested students.
This elective course for high schoolers is available at each grade level, and there is no overt or implied commitment to join the military after graduation … Click Here To Read the rest
Anyone who has served in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces will tell you that it’s not an easy experience.
Military service demands commitment to a lifestyle that is often tough, stressful, and potentially dangerous.
However, each branch of … Click Here To Read the rest
If you look closely, you may notice that military uniforms are worn with what appears to be a “backward” American flag.
This can be confusing for civilians who are used to viewing the American flag with the blue star field, … Click Here To Read the rest
The Marine Corps is the smallest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Though this branch is made up of fewer individuals, members of the Marine Corps take well-deserved pride in their motto Semper Fidelis, or “Semper Fi,” meaning always faithful.… Click Here To Read the rest