armed forces

A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano.

"Today, Indigenous Americans serve in the armed forces at a greater percentage than any other ethnicity. The contributions and heroism of Indigenous military personnel have aided the United States in every major conflict for the last two hundred years. Readers are invited to celebrate the excellence and achievements of Indigenous American service members throughout history and today"--Provided by publisher.

"This title provides readers with an on-the-job look at what it's like to be an combat rescue worker"--Provided by publisher.

"Since the founding of the United States, wars have shaped the nation's history. This title explores the major conflicts in which the US military has been involved, examining the causes of these wars, how they were fought, and what their results were"--Provided by publisher.

"Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances'Frankie' McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America"--Provided by publisher.

"The military's ultimate mission is to protect and defend the US, and, to do so, it needs to use the most advanced technology when dealing with potential threats from other nations. Gaining that position of strength requires the development, utilization, and maintenance of the needed technologies which results in a multitude of STEM careers in all military forces"--.

"In all branches of the military, certain services are required to keep operations running. Service careers are those careers in which one does make a product, but instead provides a needed service to others. Without such services and those who provide them, the military could not operate"--.

In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Navy, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

"The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? Readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used"--Provided by publisher.

"Since 1973, when the draft ended, involvement in the US military has been voluntary. The makeup of the men and women who serve our country today has evolved over the subsequent decades. This volume explores many issues pertaining to the US military, such as what segment of the population is serving, how that translates to patriotism and politicization, the military-industrial complex, treatment of women and transgender service people, how the country treats its veterans and addresses their special needs, and many other . . . considerations"--Provided by publisher.