Gear Review: Military Watches: Timex T49612 Expedition Trail Series

This Timex Expedition watch aims squarely at undercutting more expensive and well-known competitors such as the Suunto and G-Shock lines of military watches. The Timex successfully combines all the commonly-desired features into an attractive packaging at a very competitive price, and should be at the top of every new Lieutenant’s wish list. //ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=uo0e5-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001GUKPGC&asins=B001GUKPGC&linkId=4e6f181b7de6cef7e6a1ac18fd0a3648&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true Features Multiple timers and alarms. Hydration reminder. Day, date, and month calendar. Light, Compass, Shock … Continue reading Gear Review: Military Watches: Timex T49612 Expedition Trail Series

Second Lt Challenge Coin

The 2018 OCS Graduation and Commissioning Gift Guide

“What should I get a graduating or commissioning candidate?” is a question asked by many family members unfamiliar with the Corps. The following were my favorite gifts when I graduated OCS and commissioned (on the same day). If you have a new Second Lieutenant en route to The Basic School, check out our TBS gift guide. 2nd Lieutenant Challenge Coin This coin pays tribute to … Continue reading The 2018 OCS Graduation and Commissioning Gift Guide