More from Eric Milzarski (Page 2)

military shovel

This is how the shovel became a deadlier weapon than a bayonet This is how the shovel became a deadlier weapon than a bayonet

By Eric Milzarski

celebrate independence day

8 veteran ‘AF’ ways to celebrate Independence Day 8 veteran ‘AF’ ways to celebrate Independence Day

By Eric Milzarski

4 reasons why North Korea’s AK variant is just dumb

4 reasons why North Korea’s AK variant is just dumb 4 reasons why North Korea’s AK variant is just dumb

By Eric Milzarski

Army

Why the trench knife was the most stupidly awesome weapon ever issued Why the trench knife was the most stupidly awesome weapon ever issued

By Eric Milzarski

helicopter mount everest

Why it’s (nearly) impossible to land a helicopter on Mount Everest Why it’s (nearly) impossible to land a helicopter on Mount Everest

By Eric Milzarski

google maps military invasion

That time Google Maps accidentally sparked a military invasion That time Google Maps accidentally sparked a military invasion

By Eric Milzarski

ferdinand assassination

This is why everything about history’s most infamous assassination was dumb This is why everything about history’s most infamous assassination was dumb

By Eric Milzarski

naming military vehicles

Army

The actual process of naming military vehicles isn’t what most people think The actual process of naming military vehicles isn’t what most people think

By Eric Milzarski

This is why it’s awkward to thank veterans on Memorial Day This is why it’s awkward to thank veterans on Memorial Day

By Eric Milzarski

Rules to Beards

These are the rules NATO allies have about growing beards These are the rules NATO allies have about growing beards

By Eric Milzarski

Army

How Stan Lee went from Army repairman to comic book legend will inspire you How Stan Lee went from Army repairman to comic book legend will inspire you

By Eric Milzarski

Jobs

7 veteran qualities that civilian employers go crazy over 7 veteran qualities that civilian employers go crazy over

By Eric Milzarski

7 things to do to before you get that new tattoo 7 things to do to before you get that new tattoo

By Eric Milzarski

radio operators

5 stereotypes radio operators get stuck with 5 stereotypes radio operators get stuck with

By Eric Milzarski

It’s surprisingly easy to earn a modern-day knighthood

It’s surprisingly easy to earn a modern-day knighthood It’s surprisingly easy to earn a modern-day knighthood

By Eric Milzarski

Grape juice was once the unofficial drink of the Navy

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Grape juice was once the unofficial drink of the Navy Grape juice was once the unofficial drink of the Navy

By Eric Milzarski

This is why its important for troops to go through the CS gas chamber

This is why its important for troops to go through the CS gas chamber This is why its important for troops to go through the CS gas chamber

By Eric Milzarski

That time the Army let loose a plague of feral camels on the Wild West

That time the Army let loose a plague of feral camels on the Wild West That time the Army let loose a plague of feral camels on the Wild West

By Eric Milzarski

Why getting in trouble early makes you a better leader

Why getting in trouble early makes you a better leader Why getting in trouble early makes you a better leader

By Eric Milzarski

Why Polynesian tattoos are probably more intense than yours

Why Polynesian tattoos are probably more intense than yours Why Polynesian tattoos are probably more intense than yours

By Eric Milzarski

This ridiculous WWI body armor somehow never managed to get fielded

This ridiculous WWI body armor somehow never managed to get fielded This ridiculous WWI body armor somehow never managed to get fielded

By Eric Milzarski

7 little ways to be an effective radio operator

Army

7 little ways to be an effective radio operator 7 little ways to be an effective radio operator

By Eric Milzarski

How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I

Afghanistan War

How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I

By Eric Milzarski

Why this iconic torture device isn’t as ‘fictional’ as people think

Why this iconic torture device isn’t as ‘fictional’ as people think Why this iconic torture device isn’t as ‘fictional’ as people think

By Eric Milzarski

That time a sailor screwed Edison out of creating the first tattoo machine

Military Branches

That time a sailor screwed Edison out of creating the first tattoo machine That time a sailor screwed Edison out of creating the first tattoo machine

By Eric Milzarski

Why troops don’t think a ‘tactical acquisition’ is stealing

Why troops don’t think a ‘tactical acquisition’ is stealing Why troops don’t think a ‘tactical acquisition’ is stealing

By Eric Milzarski

That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space

Army

That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space

By Eric Milzarski

6 reasons being a Star Wars rebel soldier sucks

6 reasons being a Star Wars rebel soldier sucks 6 reasons being a Star Wars rebel soldier sucks

By Eric Milzarski

This is how the Titanic was discovered on an unrelated top-secret mission

Military Branches

This is how the Titanic was discovered on an unrelated top-secret mission This is how the Titanic was discovered on an unrelated top-secret mission

By Eric Milzarski

cat on a navy ship

Why these Navy cats spent more time at sea than you Why these Navy cats spent more time at sea than you

By Eric Milzarski

The real reason Jimi Hendrix got kicked out of the Army

The real reason Jimi Hendrix got kicked out of the Army The real reason Jimi Hendrix got kicked out of the Army

By Eric Milzarski

How the white Toyota HiLux became the favorite vehicle of terrorists

How the white Toyota HiLux became the favorite vehicle of terrorists How the white Toyota HiLux became the favorite vehicle of terrorists

By Eric Milzarski

What superpower each branch of the Armed Forces would have

What superpower each branch of the Armed Forces would have What superpower each branch of the Armed Forces would have

By Eric Milzarski

5 sweet ways troops have shown love to those waiting for them

5 sweet ways troops have shown love to those waiting for them 5 sweet ways troops have shown love to those waiting for them

By Eric Milzarski

6 things only a lower enlisted can get away with

6 things only a lower enlisted can get away with 6 things only a lower enlisted can get away with

By Eric Milzarski

This is how dog tags got their name

Army

This is how dog tags got their name This is how dog tags got their name

By Eric Milzarski

5 quality of life things troops bring while deployed

5 quality of life things troops bring while deployed 5 quality of life things troops bring while deployed

By Eric Milzarski

7 hip pocket classes that would actually be useful for troops

7 hip pocket classes that would actually be useful for troops 7 hip pocket classes that would actually be useful for troops

By Eric Milzarski

Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne

Army

Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne

By Eric Milzarski

This is how secure the US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox really is

This is how secure the US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox really is This is how secure the US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox really is

By Eric Milzarski

That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy

That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy

By Eric Milzarski

8 stores that let you know you’re near a military base

Family & MilSpouse

8 stores that let you know you’re near a military base 8 stores that let you know you’re near a military base

By Eric Milzarski

How this school teacher became a war chief in WWII

How this school teacher became a war chief in WWII How this school teacher became a war chief in WWII

By Eric Milzarski

6 unnecessary (but awesome) things you’ll find in the barracks

Army

6 unnecessary (but awesome) things you’ll find in the barracks 6 unnecessary (but awesome) things you’ll find in the barracks

By Eric Milzarski

Bob Ross got these 5 qualities from the Air Force

Bob Ross got these 5 qualities from the Air Force Bob Ross got these 5 qualities from the Air Force

By Eric Milzarski

5 ways troops deal with their bug problems

5 ways troops deal with their bug problems 5 ways troops deal with their bug problems

By Eric Milzarski

This is the storied history behind the drill sergeant’s campaign hat

This is the storied history behind the drill sergeant’s campaign hat This is the storied history behind the drill sergeant’s campaign hat

By Eric Milzarski

How this 20th century Viking fought in 13 wars

How this 20th century Viking fought in 13 wars How this 20th century Viking fought in 13 wars

By Eric Milzarski

free to make decisions misconceptions about the army

Army

6 misconceptions civilians have about the Army 6 misconceptions civilians have about the Army

By Eric Milzarski

Why ‘Starship Troopers’ is on every military reading list

Why ‘Starship Troopers’ is on every military reading list Why ‘Starship Troopers’ is on every military reading list

By Eric Milzarski

9 most irritating things vets hear when they head off to college

9 most irritating things vets hear when they head off to college 9 most irritating things vets hear when they head off to college

By Eric Milzarski

5 of the silliest means of propaganda used by North Korea

5 of the silliest means of propaganda used by North Korea 5 of the silliest means of propaganda used by North Korea

By Eric Milzarski

6 reasons why no one likes the most ‘moto’ guy in the platoon

6 reasons why no one likes the most ‘moto’ guy in the platoon 6 reasons why no one likes the most ‘moto’ guy in the platoon

By Eric Milzarski

5 moments when you know the mess hall is about to serve the good stuff

Army

5 moments when you know the mess hall is about to serve the good stuff 5 moments when you know the mess hall is about to serve the good stuff

By Eric Milzarski

7 reasons why enlisted love ‘Mustang’ officers

7 reasons why enlisted love ‘Mustang’ officers 7 reasons why enlisted love ‘Mustang’ officers

By Eric Milzarski

6 tips to help you get through Air Assault School

6 tips to help you get through Air Assault School 6 tips to help you get through Air Assault School

By Eric Milzarski

This is how the Army ended up with a mule for a mascot

Army

This is how the Army ended up with a mule for a mascot This is how the Army ended up with a mule for a mascot

By Eric Milzarski

6 reasons why it would suck to be a Stormtrooper in Star Wars

6 reasons why it would suck to be a Stormtrooper in Star Wars 6 reasons why it would suck to be a Stormtrooper in Star Wars

By Eric Milzarski

What science says about the ‘marching on bridges’ myth

What science says about the ‘marching on bridges’ myth What science says about the ‘marching on bridges’ myth

By Eric Milzarski

5 reasons why the Winged Hussars are among the greatest fighters of all time

5 reasons why the Winged Hussars are among the greatest fighters of all time 5 reasons why the Winged Hussars are among the greatest fighters of all time

By Eric Milzarski

7 do’s and don’ts of surviving toxic leadership in the military

7 do’s and don’ts of surviving toxic leadership in the military 7 do’s and don’ts of surviving toxic leadership in the military

By Eric Milzarski

5 facts to know about the French and Indian War

5 facts to know about the French and Indian War 5 facts to know about the French and Indian War

By Eric Milzarski

This is why Motor Pool Mondays are more important than troops realize

This is why Motor Pool Mondays are more important than troops realize This is why Motor Pool Mondays are more important than troops realize

By Eric Milzarski

5 reasons why paracord is one of the most useful items in supply

5 reasons why paracord is one of the most useful items in supply 5 reasons why paracord is one of the most useful items in supply

By Eric Milzarski

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