armed forces

Contains a collection of articles that offer varied perspectives on topics related to the United State military.

Wounded in Iraq, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens returns home to find that his fellow veterans all want the same thing: to continue to serve their country. He founded The Mission Continues to provide paid public service fellowships for wounded veterans. Under this umbrella organization, former Marine sergeant Jake Wood began Team Rubicon, organizing post-9/11 veterans for dangerous disaster relief projects around the world. Drawing on the military's emphasis on discipline and selflessness, these veterans are helping to build a more vigorous nation and world.

Describes the M113 armored personnel carrier, discussing its versatility, the needs it was designed to meet, and improvements made to the vehicle over the years.

"An introduction to what the US Air Force is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to rescue soldiers in Afghanistan and battle wildfires in Colorado"--Provided by publisher.

Contains a collection of articles that offer varied perspectives on topics related to the United State military.

A collection of photographs of World War II soldiers and sailors with their dogs, and stories of their service in Europe and the Pacific, including the Boxer Max who was a paratrooper, Hobo, a Navy dog, and Mike, a mascot mutt aboard a destroyer in the North Atlantic.

Examines the history, evolution, uniforms, weapons, and organization of the Hanseatic League of independent German trading cities from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries. Features period paintings, photographs, and illustrations.

"Describes the four branches of the U.S. Military, breaking them down by the numbers"--.

An account of America's growing dependence on its military to manage world affairs describes the cultural clashes experienced by the nation's generals, soldiers, and Green Berets in eighteen different countries.