# Paul Szoldra

After serving nearly a decade in the U.S. Marines, Paul created [Duffel Blog](<https://www.duffelblog.com>), 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.](<https://www.paulszoldra.com>)

## Recent Articles

- [19 of the coolest military unit mottos](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/military-unit-mottos.md>)
- [Here’s what it’s like dodging six missiles in an F-16](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/f16-missile-lock-et-tullia.md>)
- [That time a Marine in WWII was found clutching a sword around 13 dead Japanese soldiers](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/pfc-edward-ahrens.md>)
- [This Marine pilot bought a Harrier jet to keep flying after retirement](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/art-nalls-marine-harrier-jet.md>)
- [4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/military-feint.md>)
- [The crazy story of the man who fought for Finland, the Nazis and US Army Special Forces](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/larry-thorne-special-forces.md>)
- [Ronald Reagan got a Marine recruiting letter while he was President — his response was classic](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/ronald-reagan-marine-corps-recruiting-letter.md>)
- [This 85-year-old Special Forces legend has one of the most badass military resumes we’ve ever seen](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/billy-waugh-special-forces-cia.md>)
- [This Iraq war veteran has been running with the bulls since 2007](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/dennis-clancey-chasing-red.md>)
- [Marine veteran chokes the hell out of a guy trying to rob a gas station](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/marine-choking-gas-station-thief.md>)