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Marine Corps League-Westchester County Detachment

Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps.

610th Trans Co (AM)(GS) 

Dedicated to the members and friends

The Patriot Files

The Patriot Files is dedicated to the preservation of military history

Alpha Co. Vietnam Brotherhood

Alpha Co. of the Vietnam Brotherhood, Welcome Home my Brothers & Sisters

Military Search

Military Search is a hand edited military website search engine

PILLBOX STUDY GROUP

COMMITTED TO THE STUDY & PRESERVATION OF 20th CENTURY UNITED KINGDOM & INTERNATIONAL PILLBOXES & ANTI-INVASION DEFENCES

Military and Patriotic website 'OTVAGA'

Military photos, IFVs and APCs of The World, Wars and Conflicts, Weapons at War

Swiftboat Crew Directory

History of Vietnam service of the Patrol Craft Fast (PCF) or SWIFT BOAT, 1965-70 and listings of the crews that served on them

Space Shuttle memorial

spaceshuttlememorial.com was built in remembrance of, and as a tribute to, the brave shuttle astronauts that gave their lives in the pursuit of knowledge.

Veterans' Memoriam

Dedicated to the unforgotten heroes, KIA, MIA, and veterans who have passed before us.

HALL OF HONOR

A U.S.Veteran's Advocacy blogroll homepage for all wars and for all generations of U.S. Veterans.

Civil War History

We are historians, history buffs, or other people who love the Civil War. We combine our talents to present our knowledge of this period in our nation's history.

Military History Blog

Military History Blog is dedicated to educating people on military history. It will cover many areas, from ancient military to present times, but the primary focus will be on the US Army.

Frontier Battles

This site explores the military history and general history of Canada and the United States from 1607-1815.

History Websites Top 100

Top 100 history websites

Doomed Soldiers - The Untold Story

An all-volunteer project dedicated to the history of men and women of Polish Anti-Communist Armed Resistance.

Ergens in Nederland 1939-1945 (Somewhere in the Netherlands 1939-1945)

This site is about my collection. I collect original items from WW2, especially about the war in the North of the Netherlands. I have a little museum, and I organize exhibitions at schools & museums

Bunker Pictures

Pictures, locations, information about bunkers from WW2, The Atlantikwall and the Cold War.

HISTORIA BÉLICA

Foro de estudio sobre las guerras a lo largo de la Historia

Wehrmacht Info - La Segunda Guerra Mundial

Wehrmacht Info, portal de información sobre el ejercitos aleman en la segunda guerra mundial, condecoraciones, uniformes, armas, divisiones, equipamiento etc.

Learn Civil War History

The purpose of this Civil War blog is to help you Learn Civil War History. You are invited to read about a crucial time in the history of the United States, the Civil War.

Civil War Navy, et. al.

Author's musings about Civil War naval history and other aspects of NC history and the history profession. Includes posts on books, F&I, Rev War, and War of 1812 history as well.

2nd Florida Light Artillery

Field Artillery and Artillery Schools for War Between the States Reenactors. As are affiliated with the Loyal Train of Artillery Chapter of the United States Field Artillery Association.

TLC Brotherhood

For Vietnam Veterans having served in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia and any other interested party. You will find links to Military related, Veterans Organizations and TLCB Member sites.

Sgt. Nelson's Sharps Carbine

Nelson enlisted in a NY inf regt participating in engagements from Bull Run to Burnside's Mud March. Mustered out and six months later, enlisted in a NY cav reg't. Wounded during the Wilson-Kautz Raid

Ramsey's First Georgia Volunteer Infantry

Dedicated to Colonel James N. Ramsey's First Georgia Volunteer Infantry. This regiment, the first organized in Georgia for the Confederate Army, saw service in Florida and Virginia.

545th Military Police Association

We are the highest decorated MP Company in the US Army. We're truly a band of brothers and sisters and it is here at this site where you can reconnect with your brothers and sisters.

USS Monticello LSD 35 Virtual Homeport

USS Monticello LSD-35 Virtual Homeport. Dedicated to the crew of the USS Monticello from 1957-1985. This site contains Naval History of the USS Monticello LSD-35 which is a Navy Landing Ship Dock.

Tsahal-Miniature

Ce site est conçu pour aider a trouver des explications, des descriptions, de la documentations et toutes sortes de renseignements sur les véhicules militaires de l'IDF,la force de défense israélienne

WW1 Drawings

WW1 military vehicles & equipment color drawings

Guerra de Malvinas1982

Page dedicated to the war of the Malvinas/Falklands: history, photos, documentary, archives, music, videos, webcam, links★★★★★

WWII Letters to Home

Actual letters written during WWII. Written during training, and during combat. More content added weekly. Photos too!

Bouhammer's Afghan and Military Blog

An award-winning blog written exclusively on operations in Afghanistan, the geo-political landscape of Afghanistan and other military related topics.

El Gran Capitán

Historia militar de todas las épocas.

Top Militar- Mundo en Guerra

Military Top sites

F-104 G STARFIGHTER (The G is for Germany)

The myth from view of the ground personnel - you find a lot of detailed technical information and background knowledge of the Starfighter and the maintenance jobs at AB of the GAF's at that time.

General Hieu, ARVN

This biography provides a revealing insight of the ARVN and a unique perspective of the Vietnam War

SKYs VOODOO WORLD

F-16 Falcon, F-14 Tomcat, Ah-64 Apache, Battleships and Aircraft carriers of WW2, Merkava, YF-23, YF-12/SR-71, HMS Victory, F/A-18 Hornet, HMS Hood

Soviet-Afghanian War 1979-1989

Site about the history of the Soviet-Afghanian War 1979-1989. Very much photos and informations!

Contemporary European Archivist

Site about the history of the Special operation in Europe during the Second World War. Very much photos and variouse articles.

The History of the Desert Rats

Brief History of the British 7th Armoured Division, plus the 4th and 7th Armoured Brigades. The Desert Rats, The Black Rats and The Green Jerboa

DE-357.com The Destroyer Escort George E. Davis

The U.S.S. George E. Davis, a Destroyer Escort, hull number DE-357, was commissioned in August 1944. This website is dedicated to the gallant men that served aboard her. Photos. Audio. Video.

Historia Storia & Militaria

Italian Campaign and Historical WWII Website

Vietnam War Letters

Actual Letter written during the Vietnam War. List of medal of honor recipients. Missing in Action. Take a Look.

Fallingbostel Military Museum

Everything about local POW Sites and Conflicts of the 20th century!!! uniforms, medels and much more!!

USS Blandy DD-943 Association Home Page

USS Blandy DD943 sailors can find old friends and shipmates. You can also join the association, get reunion information.

Troop B 7/17th Air Cavalry

B Troopers from Ft KNOX, VIETNAM, FT HOOD, AFGHANISTAN AND FT CAMPBELL

195th AHC

Site for former member of 195th AHC and supported units

281st AHC 

281st Assault Helicopter Company, Nha Trang, Republic of Vietnam from June 1966 to December 1970, assigned to 10th Combat Avn Bn, attached to 5th Special Forces HQ in support of Project Delta.

US Airborne During World War 2

U S Airborne during World War 2 includes Rolls of Honor, Unit Histories, Memories and trooper picture

My CatLai Vacation

This site is dedicated to all who served in the US armed forces in Vietnam; and especially to the members of the 124th Transportation Company, the 11th Transportation Battalion, the 4th Transportation

366th SPS K-9, Da Nang AB, Vietnam

A meeting site for people who served with the 366th SPS K-9 as Sentry Dog Handlers at Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam

Pictures of the Vietnam War

Pictures of the Vietnam War taken by my father Roy Gibson

Coast Guard Sea veterans of America

Coast Guard Sea veterans of America

USS Edward McDonnell (DE-1043)

USS Edward McDonnell (DE-1043)

My Dad Is A Vet

This is a memorial website honoring my father Rosendo F. Beloz WWII and Korean War Veteran and all Veterans. I design free graphics and banners for Veteran websites

DAF YP-408 Forgotten Hero?

Everything about the Dutch APC DAF YP-408

SMS "von der Tann" und SM U 54 - Photo Site

Photographs of the battlecruiser SMS "von der Tann" 1914 - 1916 and the submarine SM U 54 from 1916 - 1918

USS BLACK DD666

The history of the USS BLACK (DD-666).

Patrol Craft Fast 

A Tour on Board a Swift Boat, Vietnam

The Navy Bos'n

Chief Dave Campbell's celebration of one of the oldest Naval Rates - the Navy Boatswains Mate (BM), and his own experiences as a Deck Seaman and later, Chief Boatswains Mate (BMC) in the U.S. Navy

DELTA COMPANY 1st Battalion 27th Marines Vietnam 1968

A Tribute to the Men of DELTA COMPANY 1st Battalion 27th Marines 1967 & Vietnam 1968

Swift Boat Sailors Association

The Swift Boat Sailors Association is a veteran's organization created by and for the personnel who manned or supported U.S. Navy PCFs (Patrol Craft Fast or Swift Boats) assigned to Coastal Squadron

World War 2 Plus 55

World War 2 Plus 55

7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 

History and Nominal ROlls of 7RAR in Vietnam, Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan

ACVA

Our goal is to save the USS Charles F. Adams DDG-2, the first Guided Missile Destroyer and the US Navy’s first Guided Missile Ship, as a museum ship, to honor ALL of the Adams Class DDG's.

The Halls of Montezuma Forum

A 100% Free Site where Marines, Corpsman, Family Members and Other Branches can meet, communicate and have fun without the drama. Requires registration.

Foreign Policy - II

Site about the history of the foreign policy during XX Century.

Touch the Wall

Touch the Wall is a unique look at our Vietnam Veteran Memorial heroes lives, informative but answers everyones questions. I care because many in my generation can no longer

The Second World War in a photo.

Over 28000 Second world war photo from different countries. Ammunitions, weapons, airforce, flags, WWII banknotes collection and more.

The Legacy of Valor - Vietnam Helicopter Images and Artifacts

Dedicated to the rememberance of the men and women who fought the helicopter war in Vietnam.

Military Memories

Vietnam War History Site, updated daily, Supporting Veterans and Military, Veterans Report, Military Report, benefit links, Vietnam Veteran Guestbook, Danang area photos, Vietnam 1968, China Beach

International War Veterans Poetry Archives (IWVPA)

Poetry, Prose, Short Stories and Articles by War Veterans and Friends of War Veterans from around the world about Veterans, War and its consequences

Todd Plesco Desert Storm Gallery

US Marine Corps Communications-Electronics in Desert Storm by Todd Plesco

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc

Chartered by Congress - serving our troops and veterans since 1942. We are the mothers of all active duty troops and veterans.

Blog de las Fuerzas de Defensa de la República Argentina

Este es un blog dedicado a temas de defensa con especial referencia al caso argentino. Se publican también opiniones, notas y análisis de historia militar.

God's Country Veterans

News for Veterans

Veterans Benefits Information

Veterans Benefits Information is an online guide to VA benefits.

WWI Letters

Actual letters written during WWI. Written during training, and during combat. More content added weekly. Photos too!

Military Rifle Journal

The Military Rifle Journal is a bi-monthly newsletter dedicated to the identification, usage and history of the world's military rifles.

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Ñàéò ïîñâÿùåí òàíêàì è áðîíåòàíêîâîé òåõíèêå îò ñîçäàíèÿ è ïåðâîãî ïðèìåíåíèÿ â Ìèðîâîé âîéíå, î ðîëè òàíêîâ âî Âòîðîé ìèðîâîé âîéíå, à òàêæå ñîâðåìåííûõ ðàçðàáîòêàõ è ìîäåðíèçàöèè áðîíåìàøèí

Battlefield Information

Online battle and battlefield guide. Articles, maps, images, files, videos, ORBATS.

Jake's 'Yankee Station'

Memorial to Ship and Crew of the USS Hanc-ck CV/CVA-19

Home of the Marines and Sailors of C co 1ST BN 7TH Marines

On 24 October 1942, the 1st Marine Division was occupying a defensive position around Henderson Field on Guadalcanal. The 1st Battalion 7th Marines, commanded by LtCol Lewis B “Chesty” Puller helped f

Cobble John and the 4th Cavalry Group

This site is dedicated to our grandfather PFC John Bruszewski and chronicles his journey with the 4th Cavalry Group in WW 2

Libertas and Latte

Libertarian Paratrooper's rants and pontifications

World War 2 Topsites

Topsite dedicated to websites about World War 2

Connecticut Blue Star Mothers

National Support, Information, Programs, Assistance, and Care for Troops, Veterans, & Families! VA/GOV Forms - Comfort Irems - Friendship - Networking

Actualidad Militar

Foro sobre actualidad militar, armamento, tecnologia y sistemas

SAVUNMATÜRK

ASKERI VE STRATEJIK SITE

Military History

Military history and history of military art of different historical epoch. History of the Second world war, history of the Third Reich, German tank armies and armies SS.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine

A place for current or formerly active duty Marines to read and tell stories.

Charlie Company,1st Battalion 8th Cavalry, 1968

This site is dedicated to the men of Charlie Company,1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile),

Archivio Militare Neapel

Archivio Militare Neapel - A forum where we talk about miltaria Italian, German and worldwide until 1945. In-depth with tabs and image properly studied for the Forum.

USMCVIETNAM

About Marines In Vietnam History

Military-historical site of WWII

Military-historical site of WWII. Russian view on war.

World Armies

Huge collection photos of world armies.

USS Oklahoma City

This site is dedicated to all U.S. Navy ships named USS Oklahoma City, including CL-91, CLG-5, CG-5 and SSN-723.

Belgian Airfield Defence and Air Commandos

Website about the Belgian Airfield Defence and Air Commandos. Operations in the Congo.

Yokosuka Sailor

A social network for those who served in the far east and asia. All eras. Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, CG, Dependents, GS/CIVS welcome.

Military weapons and equipment

Military news and weapons reference of the army, navy, and air force with picture and detail specifications

http://www.fuerzasmilitares.org/

Website dedicado a las Fuerzas Militares y de Policía de la República de Colombia.

Kamov

Kamov Coaxial Helicopters site. Best Kamov Helicopters site.

Asker TV, Askeri Video Sitesi, Mehmetçik, Vatan, Asker, Haber, Video, Savunma, Sanayii, Türk Silahl&

Asker TV, Askeri Video Sitesi, Mehmetçik, Vatan, Asker, Haber, Video, Savunma, Sanayii, Türk Silahlý

Civil War Battles

The Battles of the American Civil War were fought between April 12, 1861 and May 12–13, 1865 in 23 states and naval engagements

European Scientist and Jounalist

150 books, research articles and journalist topics about the military history of our world

World PRISTAV информационн&#

Данный сайт - это военно-политический обозреватель, предназначен для ознакомления с информацией о событиях, которые нас окружают. Installed translator site

Gruppe der Sowjetischen Streitkräfte in Deutschland, GSSD

Gruppe der Sowjetischen Streitkräfte in Deutschland, GSSD

Trmilitary

Tam Baðýmsýz Bir Türkiye Ýçin Yerli Savunma Sanayi

ROYAL NAVY

RAF

BRITISH ARMY

US ARMY

Admiral of the Fleet

Marshal of the Royal Air Force

Field-Marshal

General of the Army

Admiral

Air Chief Marshal

General

General

Vice-Admiral

Air Marshal

Lieutenant-General

Lieutenant General

Rear-Admiral

Air Vice Marshal

Major-General

Major General

Commodore

Air Commodore

Brigadier

Brigadier General

Captain

Group Captain

Colonel

Colonel

Commander

Wing Commander

Lieutenant-Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel

Lieutenant-Commander

Squadron Leader

Major

Major

Lieutenant

Flight Lieutenant

Captain

Captain

Sub-Lieutenant

Flying Officer

Lieutenant

1st Lieutenant

Midshipman

Pilot Officer

2nd Lieutenant

2nd Lieutenant

Warrant Officer 1

Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer 1

Warrant Officer 1

Warrant Officer 2

N/A

Warrant Officer 2

Sergeant Major/

 

Command Sergeant Major

Chief Petty Officer

Flight Sergeant

Staff Sergeant

Master Sergeant/

 

1st Sergeant

Petty Officer

Sergeant

Sergeant

Master Sergeant/

 

1st Sergeant

Leading Hand

Corporal

Corporal

Corporal/

Specialist 4th Class

N/A

Senior Aircraftman

Lance-Corporal

N/A

Able Rate / Marine

Aircraftman

N/A

Private 1st Class

Able Rate (2)

Aircraftman

Private

Private (E2)

3 Day Military Diet Menu with Meal Plan (Phase I)

Below is the exact 3 day meal plan you should follow during the first phase of the army diet.

Day 1

This is the day 1 military diet meal plan. It contains around 1,300 calories.

Breakfast:

§  1 slice of Wholegrain toast with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.

§  1/2 Grapefruit.

§  1 cup of coffee or tea.

Lunch:

§  A slice of whole grain toast.

§  1/2 cup of Tuna.

§  1 cup of coffee or tea.

Dinner:

§  3-Oz (85 grams) serving of any meat

§  1 cup of green beans.

§  1 small apple.

§  1/2 banana.

§  1 cup Vanilla ice cream.

Day 2

Here is what you should be eating on the three day military diet day 2 menu. It contains around 1,100 calories.

Breakfast:

§  1 slice of toast (whole grain).

§  1 hard-boiled egg.

§  1/2 banana.

Lunch:

§  1 hard-boiled egg.

§  A cup of cottage cheese.

§  5 saltine crackers.

Dinner:

§  2 hot dogs without bun.

§  1/2 cup of carrots and 1/2 cup of broccoli.

§  ½ banana.

§  1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream.

Day 3

Here is the breakdown of day 3 menu. It contains around 1,000 calories.

Breakfast:

§  1 slice of cheddar cheese.

§  5 saltine crackers.

§  A small apple.

Lunch:

§  1 slice of toast.

§  One egg (hard boiled or cooked according to your likes)

Dinner:

§  A cup of tuna.

§  1/2 banana.

§  1 cup of vanilla ice cream.

 

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Officer Ranks

Officer Cadet

This is the rank held during initial officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Second Lieutenant

The first rank held on commissioning. It is normally held for up to 2 years, during which time they complete special to arms training relevant to their Corps. Afterwards they are responsible for leading up to 30 soldiers in a platoon or troop, both in training and on operations.

Lieutenant

Lieutenant is a rank typically held for up to 3 years. They normally command of a platoon or troop of around 30 soldiers, but with experience comes increased responsibilities. They also have the opportunity to gain specialised skills outside their unit.

Captain

Captains are normally made second-in-command of a sub-unit of up to 120 soldiers. They are key players in the planning and decision-making process, with tactical responsibility for operations on the ground as well as equipment maintenance, logistic support and manpower.

Major

Promotion to Major follows between 8-10 years service. Typically a Major will be given command of a sub-unit of up to 120 officers and soldiers with responsibility for their training, welfare and administration both in camp and on operations, as well as the management of their equipment.

Lieutenant Colonel

Lieutenant Colonels typically command units of up to 650 soldiers, containing four or five sub-units. They are responsible for the overall operational effectiveness of their unit in terms of military capability, welfare and general discipline. Typically a two-year appointment.

Colonel

Colonels are not usually field commanders (except in the Royal Army Medical Corps) - typically they serve as staff officers between field commands at battalion/brigade level. It is the lowest of the staff ranks and they are the principal operational advisors to senior officers.

Brigadier (aka 1 star)

Brigadier is not considered to be a General Officer rank by the British Army but rather a Field officer rank. Brigadiers can command a brigade or be a director of operational capability groups such as a director of staff.

Major General (aka 2 star)

Major Generals command formations of division size and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and hold senior staff appointments in the Ministry of Defence and other headquarters.

Lieutenant General (aka 3 star)

Lieutenant Generals command formations of Corps size and other commands in the UK and overseas, and hold very senior staff appointments in the Ministry of Defence and other headquarters.

 General (aka 4 star)


Generals hold the most senior appointments - such as the Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the General Staff, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Commander in Chief Land Forces.

 Private

On completion of Phase 1 Training, all new soldiers start as Privates although the title may be Trooper, Gunner, Signaller, Sapper, Guardsman Rifleman or even Kingsman depending on Corps/Regiment.

Lance Corporal

Promotion to Lance Corporal may follow after Phase 2 Training or after about 3 years as a private. Lance Corporals are required to supervise a small team of up to four soldiers called a section. They also have opportunities to specialise and undertake specialist military training.

Corporal

After 6-8 years, and depending on ability to lead, promotion to Corporal typically follows. In this rank additional trade and instructor qualifications can be gained. Corporals are given command of more soldiers and equipment such as tanks and guns.

Sergeant

Sergeant is a senior role of responsibility, promotion to which typically takes place after 12 years depending on ability. Sergeants typically are second in command of a troop or platoon of up to 35 soldiers, with the important responsibility for advising and assisting junior officers.

Staff/Colour Sergeant

After a few years as a Sergeant promotion to either Staff or Colour Sergeant may follow. This is a senior role combining man and resource management of around 120 soldiers, or even command of a troop or platoon.

Warrant Officer Class 2
(Company/Squadron Sergeant Major)

This is a senior management role focussing on the training, welfare and discipline of a company, squadron or battery of up to 120 soldiers. WO2s act as senior adviser to the Major in command of the sub-unit and may also be selected for a commission as an Officer.

Warrant Officer Class 1
(Regimental Sergeant Major)

The most senior soldier rank in the British Army, typically reached after 18 years of outstanding service. WO1s are the senior advisors of their unit's Commanding Officer, with leadership, discipline and welfare responsibilities of up to 650 officers and soldiers and equipment.

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