Category "military"

Does a 17 year old expat Israeli citizen need permission to visit Israel?

A 17 year old boy that was born in Israel but left at a young age wants to visit Israel for the first time since leaving. Does he need prior permission from th

Going on a tour of the Pentagon as a non-US citizen?

I'm wondering about going on a tour of the Pentagon when I'm in Washington next month. I'd be interested in knowing what I have to do to apply, and what you ge

Museums in Germany about the First World War

In Germany there are many museums about the Second World War and the Nazi regime. But are there also museums about the First World War or at least history museu

Are there any places in the US where I can drive a tank?

I know I've asked about possibility of flying in a military fighter jet before but going through some of my old answers I discovered that you can take a tour dr

"War Games" Tour

I think a lot of people remember the movie War Games, and while I don't think that playing the "Global Thermonuclear War" simulation on the real military system

Is Guantánamo Bay, Cuba open to visitors/tourists?

Okay, I know this sounds crazy, but I was wondering if Guantánamo was open to tourists. I have read it is not possible in some forums, but again, those a

Foreigners attending events on US bases in Okinawa

I found out that there are some kinds of events held on land that is part of US bases here in Okinawa that are attended by the general public, Japanese and Amer

What were the loud sirens I heard in South Korea?

So I was in South Korea on March 14, by the War Memorial of Korea and the Yongsan Garrison and heard what sounded like an air raid siren. I did a Google search.

Carrying US Kevlar ACH out of the US

I've been asked to get a gift for someone who collects almost all things military. This person would like to get a US ACH(Advanced Combat Helmet) which you can

How can I visit the airbase at Attu Island?

I am researching a book about Attu Island during WWII. How would I go about getting permission to visit the old airbase there? How would I charter a boat to t

How to visit the Hindenburg Crash Site?

The Hindenburg crashed in an airfield at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, which you can now visit on a base in New Jersey. To do so, as it is a military station

What facility was our bus blocked from observing in northern Iran?

Recently on a bus trip from Rasht, Iran, to Tehran, Iran, the driver's assistant came down the bus aisle, ordering all the curtains closed on one side, and for

Opened closed cities in Murmansk Oblast

This summer I am traveling with a friend by car to Murmansk, and we are both very interested in military history. Wikipedia have a list Closed cities in Murman

Watching nuclear tests as a foreigner

This question is a bit general because I don't know which, if any, countries will be conducting nuclear tests in the future. Hopefully none! Are nuclear tests

How can I observe the 3rd Infantry Regiment at Arlington Cemetery during closing time?

I am informed that the 3rd U. S. Infantry Regiment musters at Arlington National Cemetery every Tuesday morning before the cemetery opens. They practice and reh

The use of military camouflage in India while hiking or trekking?

I'm a civilian. An army colonel gave me an army rucksack for a hiking trip I was going for. There are no army symbols or markings on it. Just camouflage pattern

Can you drive from Hong Kong to Mumbai?

For a Western person (say, US or European passport), not a local, is it possible / practicable these days to drive from HK to Bombay? I guess once you get to C

Visa type for Military assessment UK

I just wanted to find out the visa I need to apply for when going for a military assessment in the UK and what supporting documents my sponsor back in the UK is

Is it common for humanitarian flights to lack security control for the baggage?

Last week I took a flight from X to Y. Since Airport X is closed, they took us to the Military Airport. All the process happened outside of the building. Howev

Can I travel to Japan with a US Travel Document Reentry Permit and my expired Venezuelan passport? [closed]

Can I travel to Japan with a US travel document (reentry permit) and my expired Venezuelan passport? I am a military dependent with orders to