Every tree has roots that set the foundation for the trunk and branches in the ground. I learned recently that some trees, like banyan trees, also grow aerial roots from the branches. Like the roots in the ground, some of these roots can absorb water and nutrients from the air. As these roots grow and […]| Herbert Lui
Both aircraft were on routine flight operations, the Navy said, when they went down in the water only 30 minutes apart. All crew were recovered safely. The post Two USS Nimitz aircraft crash within an hour in separate mishaps appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The Ford will join more than 6,000 troops and a forces including ships, planes and Marines as the U.S. ramps up strikes in Latin American waters. The post Pentagon orders USS Gerald R. Ford into Caribbean, first carrier sent to region appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
An 82nd Airborne pilot suffered a devastating head injury in a 2023 drone attack. Earlier this month, his wife and friends arranged a final flight for his retirement. The post An 82nd Airborne pilot took his final flight two years after Iraq drone attack appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
“It felt like you were being hunted versus hunting,” said the Army colonel in charge of nearly 2,500 soldiers deployed to Erbil, Iraq in 2023. The post An Army brigade’s trial by fire against Iranian drones appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Iraqi officials had said U.S. forces would leave Ain al-Asad Air Base by the end of last month. Now a small force of US troops will remain, Iraq's prime minister said. The post In reversal, at least 250 US troops will remain at Iraq air base appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Sgt. Terell Seales, an “exceptional leader and soldier,” died following a vehicle accident at Hohenfels, Germany. The post 101st Airborne soldier dies in training in Germany appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Two people on an alleged drug smuggling boat were recovered and detained by the Navy Thursday after the vessel was destroyed. The post United States releasing survivors of latest airstrike in the Caribbean currently held by the Navy appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
One useful piece of advice I came across early on in my writing career was to do interesting things. I travelled cheaply with friends. I met artists and authors. I worked with tech companies at the forefront of software, like Shopify and Figma. I moved out of the suburbs to downtown Toronto, then to Hong […]| Herbert Lui
I have recently been staying with family. I grew up in a suburb outside of Toronto, and my family has stayed in the area, so I have a chance to see it with fresh eyes. It is surprising how much I didn’t know about the place. There are really beautiful libraries, like the Richmond Hill […]| Herbert Lui
Do you like pineapples on your pizza? The style is known as a Hawaiian pizza, and it’s a polarizing topic. For example, the former president of Iceland joked that he’d ban pineapples on pizza if he could. When I lived in New York City, I searched far and wide before finding a half decent restaurant […]| Herbert Lui
What new music do you listen to when you travel? Because if it goes well together, there’s a good chance that your brain will naturally associate it with the place. You can tap into this by being open to what’s around you, as well. In one of our first weeks living in New York City, […]| Herbert Lui
What would happen if you left home with no destination, no goal or deadline, and simply just went until you couldn’t go any further? Jacob Lemanski rode his bike around the world, traveling 38,000 miles over 999 days, crossing six continents and circling the earth twice. After returning home, he turned his travel journal into […] The post Traveling with No Destination and No Goals: Lessons from a 3-Year, 38,000-Mile Solo Bike Ride Around the World with Jacob Lemanski appeared first on Zer...| Zero to Travel
Image is from Pexels I have a vast imagination; in five minutes, my mind went from wanting to write about the history of cake to what I would wish for if I had a bookish fairy godmother, so as you …| Mybookworld24
Image is from Pexels Today, 24 years ago The world was shaken and shattered When everyone, no matter what you were It was shocking, still waiting For what will happen next Knowing that some mums an…| Mybookworld24
Have you ever had the urge to explore the world beyond the boundaries of society? Greg Abandoned shares his passion for urban exploration, including stories of some of his most challenging journeys, most cherished experiences, and all about the URBEX movement. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to visit lost parts […] The post Adventures in Urban Exploration with Greg Abandoned appeared first on Zero to Travel.| Zero to Travel
A place is a tool. The library helps you focus and work. The gym helps you work out. Your home helps you relax and unwind. A nice restaurant is a tool for you to get together with friends and family, share a meal, and create a new experience. If you walked into a nice restaurant, […]| Herbert Lui
Air Force special operations commandos practiced seizing airfields in the Caribbean as the Navy amassed ships in the region.| Task & Purpose
American airstrikes over the course of eight days helped Somalia’s military retake an important town from militants.| Task & Purpose
Many years ago, on this blog, I’d posted a list of boat songs. Boats happen to be fairly popular ‘platforms’ (so to say) for songs. For philosophical songs, for romantic songs, for songs of everyth…| Dustedoff
As the threats of drones in war grow, Ukrainian forces are strapping anti-air missiles to decades-old planes for defense.| Task & Purpose
This collection of objects from around the world represents some of the many unique global connections forged by the RNZN's travels overseas.| National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
31 F-16s will shift to Osan Air Base in the second phase of the Air Force’s experiment with supersized fighter units.| Task & Purpose
Single soldiers will get two-year assignments instead of the typical 12-month tour. Soldiers with families will get three-year tours.| Task & Purpose
The U.S. Army’s new report on Russia’s war in Ukraine shows how drones, jammers, and mass fires are reshaping modern warfare.| Task & Purpose
American forces fired more than 150 THAAD interceptors at Iranian missiles and drones during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.| Task & Purpose
For one week, two soldiers walked a mile in each other's boots by switching units in their aviation and ground roles.| Task & Purpose
Going through the curse of the content creator, some changes will be coming in my life soon. On Friday, I told myself that I would finish the posts for June. As you can see, that didn’t happen, and…| Mybookworld24
Dilapidated Air Force barracks on Guam previously also housed sailors and Marines until the conditions sent Navy officials into an uproar.| Task & Purpose
The Army will replace recently cut athletic trainers with unit medics to treat soldier injuries in its holistic fitness program.| Task & Purpose
The Senate rejected a measure to protect veteran toxic exposure benefits which vet groups say are a “signal” for larger potential cuts.| Task & Purpose
Plan your European travel adventures as you discover travel tips, recommendations, advice and packing hacks to help you plan a trip to Europe.| simplyjolayne
The Army is spending nearly $400,000 to relocate WWII-era barracks across a Wisconsin base instead of millions on a new building.| Task & Purpose
A National Guardsman's rifle fell off a truck on the way to a training center where troops were prepping for the Presidential inauguration.| Task & Purpose
Army and Air Force officials were instructed to shutter working groups and offices and even scrub websites with DEI-related language.| Task & Purpose
Armor recruits headed to 'heavy metal' armor jobs will not learn what specific vehicle or job they'll be assigned to until basic training.| Task & Purpose
“Within the Context, Joint Force Capabilities, At Decisive Points” — just one of the haikus written by Army officers during the Advanced Military Studies program.| Task & Purpose
The Army is investigating the death of a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri as a homicide, officials said Wednesday.| Task & Purpose
The two leaders of the Navy's main repair installation in East Asia were fired from their roles on Sunday for a "loss of confidence."| Task & Purpose
The post The Comprehensive Guide to Slave Tours Around the World appeared first on Follow The Fro Tours.| Follow The Fro Tours
The North Face Recon backpack, with designs for women and men, is perfect as a travel backpack for Europe for your day to day travel and safety.| simplyjolayne
Need to find a place to eat or navigate European train schedules? Travel experts agree—super smart apps are a must-have for your next adventure.| simplyjolayne
Image is from Pexels It might just be me, but during the summer season, you get less of an appetite, and I feel that’s one of the reasons for food waste in Maltese households. In food production, w…| Mybookworld24
The GuideAlong App (formerly known as GyPsY Guide) offers narrated audio tours for amazing tours and travels in the US, Canada, and Australia.| simplyjolayne
These tips for driving in the mountains, will help you be better prepared for the ups and downs of mountain roads on all of your mountain adventures.| simplyjolayne
Discover the best way to give travel adventure surprises to your family. When you give a travel adventure, you give the gift of TIME together!| simplyjolayne
Whether you're creating new year resolutions are wanting to add a little spice to your life, how about some helpful trendy ideas for travel resolutions?| simplyjolayne
Kenya is well-known for its wildlife, and when people think of wildlife, they often think of the majestic elephant. Elephants are considered a “vulnerable species” in Kenya. The main reason for the decline of the elephant population in Kenya is poaching. Thousands of African elephants are killed every year by poachers for their tusks. Fortunately, […]| Mixminder
Children have a very similar life to our children in the United States, but of course there are a few differences that are interesting. One important thing that I learned when we moved to France years ago was that students learn cursive before printing. While some schools in the United States are opting to not […]| Mixminder
What time do you normally eat dinner? Did you know that people in Spain don’t start eating dinner until at least 8pm at the earliest? Restaurants don’t start opening for dinner until 8pm, but they really get crowded around 9pm to 9:30pm. Also, meals, especially dinner, are not quick. Dinner lasts at least 2 hours […]| Mixminder
Did you know that one of the most popular foods in Taiwan is called stinky tofu? It is a type of fermented tofu that, while delicious, has a really bad smell! It is commonly sold and eaten at night markets in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. In fact, there is an entire street in […]| Mixminder
It’s so fun for me to learn about different cultures and countries. It’s even more fun for me to teach about things that I’ve learned to my students and to my own children. Using an interactive notebook brings it all together with fun foldables and activities to help students remember the facts that they’ve learned. […]| Mixminder
Today, Canadians celebrate Canada Day. Canada Day takes place every year on July 1st. On this day in 1867 the British colonies of North America were joined together to form a federation called Canada. The name “Canada” likely comes from the word “kanata” which is the Iroquois-Huron word for “village”. It was on Canada Day […]| Mixminder
It’s fun to teach children interesting facts about different cultures around the world. It really opens up the whole world to them and teaches them things they might never know without you as their teacher! Check out my store to find This Kid’s Life – Argentina where you can teach your students about life in Argentina and how their own lives compare to that of a child who lives in Argentina. It’s a fun way to introduce a new country to your students! Each This Kid’s Life unit comes...| Mixminder
Looking for tips on how to plan a budget-friendly trip to southeast Asia? Well, we've got you covered. Southeast Asia is a popular travel destination,| Sacred Footprints
Creole style Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice is an easy 'dump and forget it' busy day family dinner. Serve over a bed of fluffy steamed rice.| Dish 'n' the Kitchen
