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Happy Armed Forces Day, from ALTAI™.

altaidev on May 20, 2017

Happy Armed Forces Day from the team at ALTAI™.

Bringing our week-long celebration to an appropriate end, we want to honor all of the branches of the United States military, on this day, Armed Forces Day. Many of us, including some of us at ALTAI™, know of or are close to someone in a branch of the military. Here are some honorable facts about our country’s military, and something to be darn proud of.

32 of our country’s Presidents served in the military during wartimes.
Because of their crucial roles, the National Guard and Reserve units are a part of Armed Forces Day celebrations.
Aviator sunglasses were developed by a medical equipment manufacturer to “ban” sunrays from pilots eyes, even helping reduce nausea.
The United States has only officially declared ware five times; the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II.

And there’s plenty more where that came from! Learn more about our mighty military and let’s honor the men and women who serve our Armed Forces this Saturday, May 20^th, 2017.

ALTAI™ Is Honoring Armed Forces Week: Marine Corps

altaidev on May 17, 2017

Honoring the US Navy on Armed Forces Day

ALTAI™ celebrates Armed Forces Week

Today we put the spotlight on the US Marine Corps, most known for their elite skills and ability to execute combined-arms task forces in a wide variety of combat situations.

The Marines are often known for their amphibious capabilities, but you might be surprised to know their first successful amphibious mission was completed during a weapons ambush on the British! Only weeks after being formed, the USMC was well on its way to becoming a well-oiled, well-trained, fighting, defending machine. Keeping with its dedication to best-in-the-world practices, soldiers of the Marines train regularly with counterparts from a variety of other countries around the world.

So here’s a salute to these dedicated, specialized soldiers; you’ll want to thank a Marine next time you meet one.

ALTAI™ Is Honoring Armed Forces Week: Army

altaidev on May 15, 2017

Each day, we will highlight one branch of the military that deserves recognition in honor of this coming Friday, May 20th, Armed Forces Day. Today, we put the spotlight on the men and women who serve the Army, perhaps the most well-known branch of the Armed Forces.

The oldest branch of the Armed Forces, even older than the country itself, is also one of the largest employers in the United States (only second to Walmart). With its early beginnings as various bands of scrappy militias, it now reaches impressive heights of influence around the world. In fact, if the Army was a US city, it would be the tenth largest, overall; that’s 158 installations, world-wide.

And tough? You bet! On 72-hour missions, 30 soldiers that make up an infantry platoon must haul 400 pounds of batteries to power equipment. And on the subject of tough, of course, we have to spotlight the infamous Rangers who pioneered the way for modern guerrilla warfare.