Paul Szoldra

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About Me

After serving nearly a decade in the U.S. Marines, Paul created Duffel Blog, a site often called “The Onion of the military.” Before joining WATM, he reported on defense, tech, and breaking news as the west coast editor for Business Insider. You can learn more at his website.

More from Paul Szoldra

DEFCON: Here’s how the US decides to launch nukes
Military News

DEFCON: Here’s how the US decides to launch nukes

By Paul Szoldra

19 of the coolest military unit mottos
Army

19 of the coolest military unit mottos

By Paul Szoldra

9 Movies every Marine needs to watch
Marine Corps

9 Movies every Marine needs to watch

By Paul Szoldra

The crazy story of the man who fought for Finland, the Nazis and US Army Special Forces
History

The crazy story of the man who fought for Finland, the Nazis and US Army Special Forces

By Paul Szoldra

Ronald Reagan got a Marine recruiting letter while he was President — his response was classic
Marine Corps

Ronald Reagan got a Marine recruiting letter while he was President — his response was classic

By Paul Szoldra

Here’s what it’s like dodging six missiles in an F-16
Military News

Here’s what it’s like dodging six missiles in an F-16

By Paul Szoldra

That time a Marine in WWII was found clutching a sword around 13 dead Japanese soldiers
History

That time a Marine in WWII was found clutching a sword around 13 dead Japanese soldiers

By Paul Szoldra

This Marine pilot bought a Harrier jet to keep flying after retirement
Military Life

This Marine pilot bought a Harrier jet to keep flying after retirement

By Paul Szoldra

4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy
Civil War

4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy

By Paul Szoldra

This video shows why quadruple-amputee Travis Mills is an inspiration to all
Army

This video shows why quadruple-amputee Travis Mills is an inspiration to all

By Paul Szoldra

8 weird ‘off-the-books’ traditions in the US military
Army

8 weird ‘off-the-books’ traditions in the US military

By Paul Szoldra

The guy who allegedly stabbed train hero Spencer Stone has been arrested
Air Force

The guy who allegedly stabbed train hero Spencer Stone has been arrested

By Paul Szoldra

Watch this year’s Marine Corps birthday message celebrating 240 years of service
History

Watch this year’s Marine Corps birthday message celebrating 240 years of service

By Paul Szoldra

Helmet cam video shows Delta Force raid on ISIS prison complex
Military News

Helmet cam video shows Delta Force raid on ISIS prison complex

By Paul Szoldra

The Nazi’s (implausible) plan to invade the American mainland
History

The Nazi’s (implausible) plan to invade the American mainland

By Paul Szoldra

Pentagon releases name of Delta Force soldier killed by ISIS in Iraq
History

Pentagon releases name of Delta Force soldier killed by ISIS in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Chris Kyle’s widow appeals $1.8 million defamation award to Jesse Ventura
Entertainment

Chris Kyle’s widow appeals $1.8 million defamation award to Jesse Ventura

By Paul Szoldra

American soldier killed in Iraq while rescuing more than 70 ISIS hostages
History

American soldier killed in Iraq while rescuing more than 70 ISIS hostages

By Paul Szoldra

The Russian military officer who ‘saved the world’ from nuclear armageddon in 1983
Cold War

The Russian military officer who ‘saved the world’ from nuclear armageddon in 1983

By Paul Szoldra

Watch Rob Riggle hilariously ‘audition’ for a part in ‘Top Gun 2’
Entertainment

Watch Rob Riggle hilariously ‘audition’ for a part in ‘Top Gun 2’

By Paul Szoldra