# Adam Gramegna

*Senior Contributor, Army Veteran*

Adam Gramegna is a We Are The Mighty Contributor covering geopolitical strategy, military technology, and history, and serves as a dedicated military/veteran correspondent. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Infantry just three days after the September 11th attacks, beginning a combat career that included deployments to Kosovo, Iraq, and two tours in Afghanistan. This extensive service record allows him to bring a sardonic tone to his writing, cutting through official jargon to deliver the unfiltered reality to the military community. Currently based in North Carolina, Adam balances his editorial work with research at American University's School of Public Affairs, where he focuses on national security policy. Beyond the keyboard, he is a fierce advocate for ending veteran homelessness, planning to continue that mission through non-profit service. When not analyzing foreign air defense systems or dissecting military pay charts, Adam can be found hiking/running or volunteering wherever he can.

## Recent Articles

- [The material that forever changed modern warfare](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/tactical/the-material-that-forever-changed-modern-warfare-isnt-steel.md>)
- [How your water purification tabs can fail you when you need them most](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/tactical/water-purification-us-military.md>)
- [The fascinating history of the military duffel bags we know and love](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/duffel-bag-history-an-ode.md>)
- [From 7.62 to 5.56 to the new 6.8mm—did the Army finally get its round right?](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/tactical/army-762mm-556mm-68mm-round.md>)
- [An all gain, no pain infantry-ready workout, from beginner to advanced](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-life/infantry-workout-from-beginner-to-advanced.md>)
- [Why the US military wants to take your wisdom teeth so fast](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-life/why-the-us-military-wants-your-wisdom-teeth-so-fast.md>)
- [Why miniguns like the M134 can fire thousands of rounds per minute and not jam](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/tactical/why-miniguns-like-the-m134-dont-jam.md>)
- [A 100-plus year history of iconic US military helmets](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/100-years-of-us-military-helmet-history.md>)
- [Iraq’s ‘Triangle of Death’ is still famously dangerous real estate](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/iraq-triangle-of-death-dangerous-ground.md>)
- [The MRZR Alpha 6×6 scratches a 1,000-pound itch for the military](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/tactical/the-mrzr-alpha-6x6-scratches-a-1000-pound-itch-for-the-military.md>)