Raise the Flag VOL. IX ISSUE III

Walking through the administration building, visitors and students will pass a wall dedicated to former students who have entered the military. A folded flag is proudly displayed next to the portraits of various alumni, and the entire wall exudes a feeling of respect. Oftentimes, a history of military participation in a family encourages someone to join the military; this was the case with recent...

There are five different branches of the military, the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. They all work together to protect our nation’s safety and freedom, but they do not have the same purposes. The Air Force is known as “the nation's source of air and space power. The primary mission of the USAF is to fly planes, helicopters, and satellites,” according to military.com....

Becoming a part of the armed forces is a dream of many high schoolers and it requires a great deal of hard work, dedication and discipline. There are several different paths a student pursuing the armed forces can follow after graduation, and they all result on a road to one of the most highly respected institutions in the country. Academy Military academies are some of the most prestigious schools in the coun...