Military boarding schools in Europe have played a pivotal role in shaping the future leaders of Europe for centuries. These institutions are renowned for their
After getting into GORUCK a few years ago my collection of patches started growing and ended up just being stored in a box. I wanted a way to see and display them. There are a lot of options out there now to buy a pre made patch board but it is really inexpensive and easy to just make your own from a frame. Mine ended up pretty large at 2' x 4' because I just used a frame I already had but any frame will work as long as it has a cardboard piece inside. Here is the final result with some of my collection: To make your own you need: Any size frame with backing Any color felt to cover the backing - I got 2 yards from Wal-Mart for under $5 Spray glue Scissors I also used a level as a straight edge and chalk to mark the lines, Cut the felt a couple inches larger than the backer board to have enough to wrap around the edges. Then cut the corners off so when the sides are folded over they meet up cleanly. I started by gluing one edge around the back to hold the felt then turned the board over to glue the front. Roll the felt down to the glued edge and then glue it down a few inches at a time while letting each section set. I used a brick and board to make sure it stayed flat. After gluing all the back edges down the extra material made the board a little tight to get back into the frame but it fit. I think it turned out nice and looks great with the patches on it. I would love to see if anyone else builds one, or has already made one. Send me your pics. Stay safe, ---aMT
Navy SEALs teamed up with Greek Special Operations Forces while training with the Ohio class guided missile submarine USS Florida.
There are so many unique and creative ways to showcase your military journey in your home! Here are 6 great ideas to get you started!
Add on boards come with s-hooks and eyelets or rope and staples to attach to your existing sign. Mrs Rench Designs does not offer add on boards for signs we did not originally create. Not sure of the board size you need? There is a 98% chance it is 12"x3". The pretty dark Navy blue paint is called Victory Blue - we have used it on almost all of our military Home is signs since the very beginning. Not sure what you have or need? Just shoot us a message, we keep a record of all sign details of every sign we have made and would love to hear from you! To purchase add on embellishments for a previous board they can be found at the following link - https://www.etsy.com/MrsRenchDesigns/listing/588826509/add-on-embellishment-for-home-is-signs? Your add on board will match the layout of your existing duty station boards (for signs made by MrsRenchDesigns), your exact layout may not be shown in the sample photographs listed but your new board will match your current sign. - If you are unsure of the color board you need - shade or name of the color, send us a message - we have a record of your sign details, including a photograph. 😊 If your sign was a gift, please include who ordered it for you. I will add the new board details to your original order with your name for future reference. If your sign is ever lost or damaged I can duplicate it for you! Official Hobbyist of the USMC; License number 22075 If you have a question about available images, how to place an order, if you have a need by date that doesn’t work with the processing time, etc. Please don’t hesitate to send me a message. **the following can be added to your sign Wedding rings - in silver or gold *plain bands *engagement style (diamond ring & band) *linked engagement style (2 diamond rings) Dog Paw Print – in black or white Cat Paw Print – in black or white Dog with heart – in black or white Cat with heart - in black or white Baby footprints - in pink, light blue, white, silver, or gold Baby handprint - in pink, light blue, white, silver, or gold Angel Baby Footprints - in pink, light blue, white, silver, or gold Deployment ribbons Graduation Cap House Key Heart Linked Hearts Aircraft Carrier Submarine – short or long Coast Guard Cutter Coast Guard Helicopter **If there is an image that isn’t listed that you would like to add to one or more of the bars send me a message, images must be approved prior to purchase or they will not be added to the sign, if you would like me to leave room on a bar for something you would like to add yourself (a patch, ribbon, etc.), please leave a note and include the size of the item you would like to add to make sure we leave enough space. If I have a question about your order I will contact you within 48 hours of your order being placed. Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have. Please refer to the shop policy page before placing your order for information about returns, cancellations, shipping and payment. Visit me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/mrsrenchdesigns
U.S. troops sit tightly beside one another in a packed aircraft as they await their departure to Afghanistan, in stunning pictures taken today.
The military pins and ribbons worn on a service member’s uniform are a testament to the journey that particular member of the armed forces has gone through, but what do the pins on a military uniform mean? We dug deep into the meaning behind every type of pin that can be found on a military uniform with this illustrated guide that showcases more than 100 military pins that are awarded across the six different branches of the military. The badges and insignia we’ve chosen to display in our guide are examples that can be found within the different military branches; this is not an exhaustive list of military pins. The WizardPins military pin guide can be helpful for those who need help identifying military pins or just want to admire the heroic hardware that adorns the uniforms of the many brave people who serve in the U.S. military. Embed code: By WizardPins.com Which Military Uniform Do Service Members Wear Pins On? Military pins are worn on the service member’s dress uniform. The full dress uniform is reserved for more formal occasions, such as parades, ceremonies, receptions, and even private formal events such as weddings or funerals. It is often more decorative and elaborate than the service dress uniform, a less formal dress uniform that is worn in the office or for non-field duty purposes. When a service member is not wearing their dress uniform, they can be found wearing their combat uniform, which is a more casual uniform that is worn for fieldwork and when in combat. Wearing a uniform adorned with shiny pins while in combat is not comfortable or stealthy, so military patches are worn on the combat uniform instead to identify the solder’s rank and skills. If you would like to learn more about military patches, you can check out our guide to the meaning behind every type of patch on a U.S. military uniform. What Are Marksmanship Badges and Medals? Marksmanship badges and marksmanship medals are awards given to a member of the military after they have successfully completed a weapons qualification course; they are worn underneath the Service Ribbons on the front left pocket. The awards given out by the Army and Marine Corps branches are referred to as marksmanship qualification badges, while the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force awards for weapons qualifications are referred to as marksmanship medals. The qualification badges and medals are awarded in three grades, expert, sharpshooter, and marksman, across a variety of weapons. The type of weapon that the qualification was earned for can be found displayed on the badge or medal. Marksmanship competition badges are also worn on the left pocket underneath the service ribbons, and these are awarded for high achievement during one of the official marksmanship competitions that are held several times a year. The marksmanship competition badges are awarded in three or four grades (highest to lowest) depending on the military branch awarding them. The Army and Coast Guard award them in three grades: distinguished, silver, and bronze. The Navy and Marine Corps award them in four grades: distinguished, gold, silver, and bronze. And the Air Force’s four grades include distinguished, silver with wreath, bronze with wreath, and bronze. What Do Service Ribbons on a Military Uniform Represent? Service ribbons are often the most colorful part of a military dress uniform and are used to represent medals that have been awarded to the service member. It is not rare to see the actual medals adorning a dress uniform, but as more of these heavy medals are awarded, they can become cumbersome for the service member to wear. To combat this, the military allows service ribbons to be worn in place of the associated medals, with the colors of the ribbon bar matching those of the ribbon that holds the medal. Some of the more well-known service medals include the Medal of Honor, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Prisoner of War Medal. There are two types of medals that are represented with service ribbons: individual award medals and unit citation award medals. The individual awards are earned by an individual service member, while unit citation awards are awarded to service members who show extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. Both types of service ribbons are worn above the left front pocket on the dress uniform for all branches of the military, although members of the Army exclusively wear the unit citation awards above the right pocket. Military Pins Below is a complete list of the military pins and ribbons that were included in this guide: U.S. Flag Lapel Pin The U.S. flag pin is not required on the military dress uniform but should be worn on the left lapel of the service member’s jacket so that it rests over their heart. Name Plate The name plate is a pin worn above the right pocket that identifies the service member by their last name. U.S. Letters Branch Insignia and Branch Insignia Badges Branch insignia are military lapel pins worn on the dress uniform jacket and represent a service member’s specific field of service and their skill set. Enlisted service members wear the U.S. Letters Branch Insignia on the right lapel, while the Branch Insignia Badge is worn opposite it on the left lapel. Officers wear the U.S. Letters Branch Insignia on the upper half of both lapels and the Branch Insignia Badges on the lower half of both lapels. U.S. Letters Branch Insignia Army Air Force Space Force Branch Insignia Badges: Artillery Officer Branch Medical Corps Branch Aviation Branch Infantry Branch Officer Rank Pins Officer rank pins are worn to quickly identify a service member’s military ranking. Both warrant officers and commissioned officers’ pins are worn on the tops of the shoulders, while enlisted service members identify their rank with a patch on both sleeves of the dress uniform. Warrant Officer Pins Commissioned Officer Pins Identification Badges Identification badges are insignia worn by service members with special duties, which can be permanently awarded if they are performed successfully. They are worn centered on the right or left pocket. Presidential Service Badge (all military branches) Master Gunner (Army) Commander’s Insignia (Air Force and Space Force) Command at Sea (Navy) Military Police Corrections Badge (Marine Corps) Commandant Staff Badge (Coast Guard) Combat Badges Combat badges are pins awarded to soldiers who were present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy in active ground combat. They are worn on the left side above the service ribbons. Combat Infantryman Badge Combat Action Badge Combat Medical Badge Skill Badges Special skills badges show the special skills a service member has based on the school they completed. They are worn below the service ribbons at the top of the left pocket. If displayed on the pocket, they should be worn to the right of any marksmanship badges. Aviator Rigger Parachutist Badge (Basic and Naval) Marksmanship Badges Marksmanship badges and medals are awarded to service members after successfully completing a weapons qualification course or are awarded for high achievement during an official marksmanship competition, called marksmanship competition badges. Marksmanship qualification badges are awarded by the Army and Marine Corps while Marksmanship medals are awarded by the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force. They are worn on the left pocket, underneath the service ribbons. Army Marine Corps Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy Distinctive Unit Insignia The distinctive unit insignia is a pin that is worn by service members in the Army and represents the unit they are currently assigned to. Each unit has its own insignia design. It is worn on the right side above the name plate or above any unit citation award ribbons. United States Army Futures Command 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade 3rd Cavalry Regiment 110th Aviation Brigade Service Ribbons Service ribbons are a representation of the medals that have been awarded to the service member, making it easier for them to show off their accolades without having to weigh down their dress uniform with the weight of many medals. Individual award ribbons are worn above the left pocket and are awards that have been earned by the service member. They are listed in order of precedence. Medal of Honor Defense Distinguished Service Silver Star Defense Superior Service Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart Meritorious Service Prisoner of War Medal for Humane Action Unit citation award ribbons are also worn above the left pocket, although the Army exclusively wears them above the right pocket. They are awarded to service members who show extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. Presidential Unit Citation Joint Meritorious Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Custom pins from WizardPins Are you a veteran of the U.S. military? Show off your pride with a military pin that represents your status as a veteran and the heroic efforts you made while serving for your country! See below for more custom pin options. Enamel Pins Custom enamel pins Custom soft enamel pins Custom hard enamel pins Custom hard enamel print pins Custom made in USA enamel pins Die Struck Pins Custom die struck pins Custom antique die struck pins Custom sandblast polish die struck pins Custom made in USA die struck pins Custom made in USA sterling silver pins Printed Pins Custom photodome pins Custom made in USA rush printed pins Custom made in USA dimensionally printed pins Custom hard enamel print pins Custom made in USA wood pins with color More Pins Custom made in USA wood pins engraved Custom glow pins Custom glitter pins Custom years of service pins Custom sports trading pins All custom pins
World War II may have been necessary, but, like all wars, the horrors outweighed the fruits of victory. There was, however, what might be called an unintended consequence, as there are in most wars. World War II gave rise to new technologies, for instance. It also brought forth the talents of many designers. Charles and Ray Eames are prime examples of designers who used their wartime ingenuity, their case for molding plywood for splints into making lounge chairs. The war also
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Remember all the special places while fighting for the freedom of our country with these beautiful cascading PCS signs to display in your family home. Each sign is customized to order creating a unique piece for your home. Top Board - 18"x8" Small Boards - 15"x4" Your new “Home is” sign comes ready to hang with hanger attached to the back of the top board, all hanging boards will be attached using eyelets. Need more than 15 hanging bars? Send me a message and I will create a custom listing for you! I want your new Home is sign to be perfect for your family, if you have a question about available images, how to place an order, how many boards you need, if you have a need by date that doesn’t work with the processing time, etc. Please don’t hesitate to send me a message. "The Home is where" board is the "Main sign" under the drop down menu. The Family Board is included in pricing for each duty station. For example by selecting 1 duty station you will receive, the main board, family board, and the 1 duty station. Please include information for each bar in a similar format to the one that follows: Example: 1 - The Smith Family established June 10th, 2010 2 - Charleston, SC 2012-2014 *silver engagement style wedding rings 3 – Norfolk, VA 2014-2018 *pink baby footprints ^^ This is an example of Main sign plus 2 duty stations. The following can be added to the bars. (keep in mind the hanging bars measure 15” wide by 4” tall. The writing on the board gets smaller with each added image) Wedding rings (plain bands or engagement style with plain band in Silver OR White – White will be used if no color is specified. Paw Print – in black or white (black cannot be used on a blue or black board, and white cannot be used on a white board.) Baby footprints (in pink, light blue, white or silver – white or silver will be used if no color is specified. White footprints cannot be used on white boards.) Deployment ribbons Graduation Cap House Key **If there is an image that isn’t listed that you would like to add to one or more of the bars send me a message, images must be approved prior to purchase or they will not be added to the sign - only because not all images requested are available (I really do try), if you would like me to leave room on a bar for something you would like to add yourself (a patch, ribbon, etc.), please leave a note. If I have a question about your order I will contact you about your order for clarification. Single or “add on” duty station bars can be purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/607731569/additional-station-boards?ref=shop_home_active_8 If this sign is a gift please include the recipients first and last name in the order notes – I save the information with the details of the sign. I use this information to match add on boards (for moves/new duty stations) to the style and size of the existing sign. If the sign is ever lost or damaged during a military move I want to be able to duplicate it for the family. Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.
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US Navy Seals Poster featuring words, quotes and phrases that are important to Navy Seals. I print these myself on a state of the art Canon wide-format printer that produces a poster you will be proud to display. I print on premium glossy poster paper that requires a lot of ink from the printer. Great Navy Gift for any Navy Seal, Navy Sailor, Navy Veteran,, Navy Family Member, or fans of the US Navy Seals. This Navy Poster ships in a sturdy round tube. All Posters print and ship within 24 hours (weekends and holidays excluded) This Navy Poster can be personalized for a fee of $14.99.
Army Strong! Semper Fi! Global Force! These are the slogans of today’s military soldiers, and you can assume the physical and mental requirements to become a soldier are just as intense. The workouts in basic training for the military are not meant to find the physical specimens of the group, but rather to take people on a journey...
Here are 10 of the funniest and most relatable military photos, including funny captioned pictures, military jokes, and all manner of military humor.
British soldiers marching to Somme.
World War II may have been necessary, but, like all wars, the horrors outweighed the fruits of victory. There was, however, what might be called an unintended consequence, as there are in most wars. World War II gave rise to new technologies, for instance. It also brought forth the talents of many designers. Charles and Ray Eames are prime examples of designers who used their wartime ingenuity, their case for molding plywood for splints into making lounge chairs. The war also
Military logos, seals, and insignias. These designs are the most up to date according to the defense.gov website. Vector format so you can resize how you need it, use the whole design or piece it out for designing, merchandise, posters, vehicle wraps, banners, stickers, etc. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are all included. E-1 to E-9 insignias for each branch with descriptions. Well organized and grouped for easy access. Download SVG, AI, PDF for the vectorized version, or PNG and JPEG for non vectorized. Instant download available, please let me know if you have any issues and thanks!
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The weekly, funny military memes rundown! Now with more Chris Farley! 1. Seriously, she's been an E4 for decades. You're not getting her (via The Salty Soldier).
(Most of our memes this week came straight from Facebook, so thanks to everyone who shares on social media.) 1. E4 mafia? They can disappear faster than a Predator.
Assalamualaikum.. Sengaja aku awalkan sikit posting kali ni kerna khuatir tak sempat nak mintak maaf. Dikesempatan ini, aku bagi pihak warga kerja Komuniti 87 mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Fitrah (bukan fitnah tau!). Maaf Zahir dan Batin jika ada salah dan silap. Ye lah.. kadang-kadang dalam dok melawak dan menulis nih, ada yang terasa hati. Justeru, dengan rasa rendah diri dan ikhlas hati, ku pohon ampun dan maaf bersempena hari lebaran yang bakal mendatang. Bersama-sama ini aku sertakan lirik takbir raya buat mereka yang selalu lupa macam aku nih. Moga dengan adanya lirik nih, kita berani dok saf depan dan tak ketaq bila orang passing mic mintak sambung takbir raya. Baru ade kellas gitew bila taon ni depa tengok budak Idrisiah mengganas di surau/masjid qaryah masing-masing!!!! Jangan Lupa Lirik!!! Dan undian Rumah Terbuka Aidil Fitri masih terbuka. Silalah kepada sesiapa yang sudi menjadi hos dan cadangkan tarikhnya. Terima kasih dan selamat bergembira. Kerana hari raya itu adalah hari kemenangan. Takkan nak sambut hari kemenangan dengan menangeh pulak? Dok gitew?
