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The military thought this paint job could protect from nuclear blasts
Technology

The military thought this paint job could protect from nuclear blasts

In the 1950s, America's nuclear bomber pilots had a very valid concern about firing their weapons. In many cases, an aircrew that fired a nuclear weapon would be hard…

cold war weapons for ukraine
Cold War

The United States is dusting off Cold War-era weapons for use in Ukraine

uss miami fire
Navy

A nuclear submarine was destroyed by a guy trying to get out of work early

A mysterious 2012 fire that basically destroyed a nuclear submarine while it was in port was caused by a not-so-bright contractor who wanted to get out of work early.

call of duty and saving private ryan
Gaming

How ‘Saving Private Ryan’ spawned the ‘Call of Duty’ video game franchise

pet raccoon
History

President Coolidge had a pet raccoon that was originally intended for dinner

Why Homelander from the TV show is preferable to the one in the comic
Movies and TV

Why Homelander from the TV show is preferable to the one in the comic

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

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

With release dates just around the corner for the new film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and game, Battlefront II, it's time to fill that Game of Thrones-sized hole in our hearts. Related:

famous v-j day photo
World War II

The iconic WWII kissing photo was recreated after 70 years

The Vietnam veteran turned assassin in Narcos was inspired by a real person
Movies and TV

The Vietnam veteran turned assassin in Narcos was inspired by a real person

What it was like to survive being scalped by native warriors
History

What it was like to survive being scalped by native warriors

No one knows for sure just how the practice of scalping came to be, but for at least a century, removing the scalp of a fallen enemy as proof of valor and skill…

Best Veteran-Owned Wellness Companies
Mental Health

Supporting these 4 veteran-owned wellness companies is the perfect start to 2023

vietnam nail salon
Vietnam War

How the Vietnam War gave rise to America’s nail salon industry

naval base san diego
Military Life

The complete base guide to 32nd Street Naval Base

ronald reagan
World War II

Did you know this president served on active duty during WWII?

Watch Navy SEAL Jocko Willink break down combat scenes
Movies and TV

Watch Navy SEAL Jocko Willink break down combat scenes

"If your reserve parachute doesn't work, the procedure is...basically you're gonna hand salute the world and you're gonna hit the dirt...because you're gonna die," said former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink without much to indicate whether he's crac…

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

What science says about the ‘marching on bridges’ myth

The military community is fond of its little myths and urban legends. Some of those repeated tall tales get so shrouded in mystery that, eventually, nobody questions them. On occasion, these unfounded urban legends get so widely accepted that they g…

From stewards to leaders, the evolution of the Filipino-American sailor
Navy

From stewards to leaders, the evolution of the Filipino-American sailor

"Hey, Stew," the LTJG called out. The Filipino sailor did not respond. "Hey! Stew!" The Filipino sailor continued to mop the deck. "Hey! Stew! I'm talking to you!" The Lt. j.g. grabbed the Filipino sailor by his shoulder and turned him around…

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and black helmets are navigating a wooden obstacle on the "Nasty Nick Special Forces Obstacle Course." They appear to be climbing or maneuvering over wooden beams, with one soldier giving a thumbs-up gesture. The background shows a wooded area with trees.
Cold War

This ‘Nasty Nick’ obstacle course is part of Special Forces heritage

Ulysses S. Grant portrait
Civil War

Why Union veterans campaigned to make Ulysses S. Grant’s memoirs a bestseller

scope
Weapons

This rifle optic is powered by the sun and radioactive material