My late grandfather (died in 99) was in the national guard in the 60s. We can't find his dog tags and my grandma thinks he may have thrown them out. (It was a rough part of his life and his first child born 1967 was a few weeks old when he got called out).

My question: were these dog tags the same as every other branch of the military at the time? Also, if possible, where would be a good place to...

So during MEPS they'll obviously check your pulse and blood pressure. What are some tips to lower your pulse rate to be under 100 inorder to pass? Also will they give you time to rest in case you just did the duck walk or whatever other exercise they made you do inorder to check your pulse rate? Thanks!

Hi. Took my asvab and scored 84. Think I could do better if I prepare for it. I’m 28. I have a disabled wife and two children. Some family willing to help during times of deployment, etc.

My question is, should I join the Air Force if I’ve got a family and a wife who is disabled? Would base life be accommodating for a competent and capable woman who cannot drive?

I recently found out that I have a problem with my ulnar nerve and I need surgery to fix it. I'm only 17 and I'm wondering if anybody has had this surgery prior to joining and if there was a waiver needed or if they even allow you to join with this prior injury... Also if I do end up joining it'll be in about 2 years so it'll be completely healed by the time I speak to a recruiter.

Assume that you’re on leave. You’re a couple days back home when a sudden zombie outbreak/COVID on steroids/Godzilla attack/alien invasion/Chinese invasion/whatever were to occur which affects a large chunk of, if not the entire country and its an all hands on deck situation. However, you cannot physically report back to your unit during this emergency for various reasons.

What’s SOP here? If...