How to Know Military Uniform Laws
Military uniform laws exist to preserve the dignity and respect of the armed forces. Both civilians and soldiers need to know how these laws apply to them, although in many cases offenses and...
View ArticleNavy Rules & Regulations
When it comes to rules and regulations, the military is not much different from the civilian world. Military members must obey the same laws that civilians must follow. However, there is another whole...
View ArticleLaws About Active Duty Soldiers
Most of the laws about active duty soldiers are contained in the legislation called the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) of 1940. The objective of this law is to provide members of the...
View ArticleUniformed Military Divorce Laws
Whenever a divorce involves one or more members of the military, specific laws may come into play. Active-duty or uniformed military personnel must comply with the laws of the state in which they live,...
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Military Drilling Reservist Time Off From Employment Laws
Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA), an employer may not refuse to hire, re-hire, retain employment or promote an employee as the result of service in the...
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Laws on Uniformed Spouse Protection for Retired Military
Spouses of military members are entitled to benefits once the military member retires. The Supreme Court ruled in 1981 that military benefits were not marital property; however, Congress passed the...
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How to Properly Care for a U.S. Flag
The U.S. flag is a symbol of our country's freedom. Many men and women fought and died to protect our rights as citizens under the banner of our flag. These same men and women are laid to rest under...
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Protocol for the Presentation of Colors
The presentation of colors is a ceremony presenting or retiring a flag. The "colors" refer to a flag. A color guard, consisting of two honor guards and two flag bearers, presents or retires the colors....
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How to Find Someone in a Military Jail
Of the service members convicted of crimes worthy of placement in a military correctional facility, one in six is stripped of the honor to serve and discharged. Current and former service members may...
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How to Correct Your Military Record
Errors in military records can cause problems for veterans and survivors, especially those seeking veterans benefits. If you feel there is an error or injustice in your military service record, you can...
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How to Access Military Records for Free
Archives.org is the leading site providing veterans with military records. Through this website, members of the military can access their records online through their secure search engine database, or...
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How to Update the Address on a Draft Card
The Selective Service System, a division of the U.S. federal government, maintains information on all citizens potentially subject to military conscription. Registration is mandatory when eligible...
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How to Verify an Honorable Discharge
For many employment and educational opportunities, military service provides a leg up for applicants. The skills gained during military service are invaluable, but the conditions of discharge also play...
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How to Know If You Have Signed Up for Selective Service
All men must register for selective service at the age of 18. Registering for selective service makes you eligible for the draft if there are not enough military service members during a national...
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How to Apply for Military Benefits
Military veterans are entitled to medical, social and financial benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits include pensions, free medical treatment, subsidized home...
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How to Find My Medical Records From the Navy Reserve
The National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Mo., holds military records for active and retired military personnel. These records include service and health information. Records are transferred...
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How Can I Change a Dishonorable Discharge?
A dishonorable discharge from the US Armed Forces can be tarnishing to a person's reputation and can effect civilian employment and veteran benefits. However, a dishonorable discharge does not have to...
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Types of VA Disability Claims
A U.S. military veteran may collect from $123 to $3,100 per month in benefits for injuries or diseases acquired while in service. According to Military.com, the veterans can also receive a monthly...
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How to Upgrade a Military Discharge
There are five main discharges a person receives upon concluding military service. Three of those discharges, dishonorable, other than honorable, and bad conduct, may prevent a person from re-enlisting...
View ArticleItems That Cannot Be Mailed Through the USPS
In Ireland, mailing straw and products made from straw is prohibited. In Russia, mailing a color copier is prohibited. In Tunisia, mailing playing cards is prohibited. With unexpectedly obscure rules...
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