Levi Leidy, Author at OurMilitary.com

About Levi Leidy
I'm a writer and ad creator based out of Los Angeles, CA. As the proud son of a Retired U.S. Navy CPO, I'm excited to be providing authentic content and resources to the military community.

Article: Military Drug Test: A Breakdown of Military Drug Testing

Undergoing a military drug test is a basic requirement to enter the military; it’s also an annual requirement for every service member.

Article: 9 Funny Military Memes For Veterans Day

Veterans Day is on November 11th and it’s the day that we Americans honor and celebrate our veterans. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which

Article: Top 10 Veterans Day Parades Across America

If you want to honor a Veteran, you can start by simply thanking them. But you can also attend Veterans Day parades. Here are the top 10 across

Article: 8 Veterans Day Videos For Kids

As Veterans Day draws closer, our nation’s children could use a lesson on its long and critical history — and what better way to do that than by

Article: 10 Best Military Weapons Through History: From the AK-47 to the PrSM

As the way we wage war evolves, so does our weaponry. Here are the 10 best military weapons, from icons like the AK to new missile systems like the

Article: 8 Popular Halloween Traditions and Where They Come From

Did you know that people used to wear costumes to scare off the real ghosts? Here are 8 popular Halloween traditions and where they got their

Article: Navy Day: 7 Things My Navy Dad Taught Me

I think there’s a moment in almost everyone’s life where’s it’s like… Oh, God, I’m becoming my parent. It’s a strange little revelation

Article: How to Save Money With USAA: 4 Simple Steps

Learning how to save money with USAA is as simple as visiting their home page. Seriously. But here’s a 4-step guide on how you can start today:

Article: 25 Military Baby Names That Honor American Heroes

These 25 military baby names honor a long tradition of service and sacrifice. They’re strong, honorable names that your little one can wear

Article: Turkey Fires on US Troops, Faces Economic Consequences

Last Saturday, President Trump called for 1,000 American soldiers to move out of northern Syria. They had been posted there since 2017 –

Article: Tiny Houses For Homeless Veterans, and Why They Work

Brandonn Mixon, co-founder of Veterans Community Project, builds tiny houses for homeless Veterans; and he thinks it could end Veteran homelessness.

Article: Military Retirement Pay Increase of 1.6% in 2020

In 2020, there will be a 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment. For veterans, this means a military retirement pay increase, and increase in

Article: 12 Great Hobbies for Military Veterans

Whether you’re still in the workforce or peacefully retired, hobbies are a great way to stay active. Here are 12 exciting hobbies for military

Article: A Jewish Ghost Army Fooled Nazis With Cardboard Props

The Ghost Army refers to a group of men who weren’t spies, and weren’t fighting soldiers — they were artists whose craft was to

Article: How To Decorate For Fall: 15 Creative Ideas

We’ve turned to Pinterest to teach us how to decorate for Fall. Here are 15 fun and creative ideas that will turn your home into an Autumn