Because the rust is precipitated as a result of secondary reactions it is porous and absorbent and tends to act as a sort of harmful poultice which encourages further corrosion. For other metals or different environments different types of anodic and cathodic reactions may occur.
Veterans benefits and the Reserves. Each of the military services has a Reserve branch. Thereâs an Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve. Like the active-duty forces, the Reserves fall under the auspices of the Department of Defense, so they are federal agencies.
Today the United States Navy Reserve celebrates its 102nd birthday. Those 102 years have seen crucial involvement by the Reserve in times of war and have produced leaders and patriots. The Reserve was originally intended only for veterans of the U.S. Navy; however, much like the other branches, war necessitated a change to that policy.... Read more Â»