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.
“Embrace the suck” began as a military expression.
It acknowledges the unavoidable adversities associated with the Armed Forces, yet encourages members to accept them as a means of overcoming them.
This phrase, along with its variations, is often used in … Click Here To Read the rest
When male recruits arrive at military boot camp, they receive what is called an “induction” or “buzz” haircut.
The whole head of hair is cut with clippers, without a guard, leaving the head with just stubble and a shaved look.… Click Here To Read the rest
Losing the battle of the bulge? For most people, that means struggling to lose weight, but for athletes and bodybuilders, it means being unable to realize the muscle-building gains they want.
The good news is that it’s never been easier … Click Here To Read the rest
A Marine Corps Nurse is a career path that is both rewarding and challenging.
Technically speaking, nurses in Marine Corps are actually commissioned Navy officers.
Therefore, their training and duties involve significant medical expertise and knowledge.
In addition, these nurses … Click Here To Read the rest
Just as risk levels vary within different occupations, jobs in the military span a wide range in terms of what is considered safe.
Many people associate jobs in the U.S. Armed Forces with combat, deployments, and other dangerous missions.
However, … Click Here To Read the rest