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Military Culture and the Transition to Civilian Life: Suicide Risk and Other Considerations
Suicide among active duty military members and veterans has increased in the wake of the two international conflicts, surpassing those of the general population for the first time since Vietnam.…
Scholarships for U.S. High School Students to Study Abroad
Check out this post highlighting scholarships for high school students to study abroad. Scholarships include the National Security Language Initiative for Youth, the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and…
Saudi and American Forces Engage... Musically
Music brings together Saudi and American forces in a cross-cultural exchange that marks the first time a U.S. Army musician has worked directly with KSA Soldiers in Saudi Arabia.
North Carolina National Guardsmen Train Alongside Moldovan Counterparts
National Guard Troops from North Carolina maintain their strong bonds with the Republic of Moldova as they participate in Training Exercise Fireshield.
Emojis and Culture
No matter how hard we try to avoid it, culture has a way of affecting how we see and interpret the things around us, and that includes emojis.
Culture Shock in the United States
"What was your biggest culture shock going to the United States?" is a question that was posed via the website, Quora. The question is a valuable one to help us reflect on the sometimes invisible…
What is Anthropology?
When I tell people I meet that I’m an anthropologist, I sometimes get a blank stare in return. Occasionally someone will ask if I’ve dug up any cool artifacts lately or if I’m like that lady on the…
Defense Language Institute- Bridging the Language and Culture Gap
Learning Foreign Language Helps US Soldiers Bridge Culture Gap
by Hasib Danish Alikozai
SOF Builds Relationships With Jordanian Counterparts
The necessity for the bond between the U.S. and Jordan forged over 60 years ago has never been more evident and vital than in today’s unconventional fight against daesh.