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Military Culture

These were the most popular brands of tobacco used by troops in war

This is back when smoking was considered cool.

By Ruddy Cano

Three men, two in military uniforms and one in a suit, stand behind a large model of an ICBM test vehicle. The missile model is mounted on a stand with a plaque that reads "ICBM TEST VEHICLE U.S. AIR FORCE THOR-ABLE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM RVX 1-5." To the right of the missile model, there is a meteorite labeled "CANYON DIABLO METEORITE" displayed on a pedestal. The missile's nose appears charred, indicating re-entry heat effects.

Weapons

The United States developed the first hypersonic missile in 1949

By Team Mighty

Two pairs of people stand side by side against a white background with text titled "Civilian Attire at the Gym." On the left, a woman and man wear acceptable gym attire: the woman in a light blue tank top and black pants, the man in a gray t-shirt and blue shorts. On the right, a woman and man wear unacceptable gym attire: the woman in a sleeveless top with an American flag design and colorful shorts, the man in a sleeveless black shirt and blue shorts. The text between them lists guidelines for what to wear and what not to wear at the gym, emphasizing neatness, coverage, and appropriateness for military standards.

Military Culture

10 signs your time in uniform left you institutionalized

By Uncle Walkie

Army

The Army’s first Black female three-star grew up an orphan

Two months ago Nadja Y. West became the Army's first black surgeon general, and on Feb. 9 she will be promoted to lieutenant general, the first female U.S. Military Academy graduate as well as the first African-American woman to hold that ran…

By Logan Nye

German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet in flight, showing side view with visible armaments under the wings and tail fin markings including the German flag and insignia.

Military News

7 little ways to be an effective radio operator

Every combat arms unit needs a radio operator. Whether they enlisted as one or they were "voluntold" to be one, someone's gotta do it. There's a steep learning curve between being a guy with a radio pack and being the go-to radio operator. If yo…

By Eric Milzarski

World War I

This British tank crew survived 3 days trapped in No Man’s Land

On July 31, 1917, the British guns in the Ypres salient roared to life, marking the opening of the Battle of Passchendaele. The battle would rage back and forth for over two months. Through the chaos, one amazing story emerged: A tank crew refused t…

By James Elphick

Fitness

Why the Marine Corps is unapologetically obsessed with pull-ups

By Ruddy Cano

Army

This how the Army introduced the plastic explosive in the 1960s

Today, plastic explosives are a given. But 50 years ago, they were the latest in demolition technology. One of the most notable, of course, is C4. Officially, it is called the M118 demolition charge, and was called Flex-X back then. Prior…

By Harold C. Hutchison

Cold War

The Soviet spies who stole NASA’s Space Shuttle

What do you think are major spy targets? Troop movements? Strategic plans? New weapon designs? Sure, those are all great choices, but what about space shuttles and planetary probes?

By Logan Nye