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In the game series Fallout, one of the weapons most coveted by players is a portable mini-nuke launcher that, as you might imagine, is capable of destroying basically anything it touches. It fits perfectly within the game's theme of roamin…

There's stolen valor and then there's you've-got-to-be-kidding-me-stolen-and-savaged valor. Check out the faux military cred antics of these guys: 1. The fake Green Beret who botched a civilian rescue mission

During World War II, the U.S. Navy had some of the most advanced weapons available, like artillery shells with proximity fuses that detonated at set distances from their target. But they also had a secret weakness: Many of their torpedoes would expl…

Most soldiers have a valid reason for joining the military: family, patriotism, better opportunities — chances are they made their mind up long ago. For those who joined during a "huh, that sounds like a good idea!" moment, they probably got the…

Cooks in the military try their hardest. If you befriend them, they'll always find a way to slide a few extra slices of bacon your way. But no matter how close you get with the cook in your unit, you're always going to swing by the gut truck when …

The Espionage Act of 1917 defined espionage as the notion of obtaining or delivering information relating to national defense to a person who is not entitled to have it. The Act made espionage a crime punishable by death, but there are always men an…

In boot camp, Marine recruits must endure a 54-hour training event under intense mental and physical distress.During the exercise, recruits will hike over 45 miles while taking on several obstacles that require strong problem-solving and team…

The Star Wars franchise is all about placing fantastical elements within in a sci-fi setting. In order to truly enjoy the films, you have to suspend your disbelief a little bit — otherwise it'll look a lot like cosmic samurai fighting a …

One of "Murphy's Laws of Combat" is that "The best tank killer is another tank. Therefore tanks are always fighting each other ... and have no time to help the infantry." …

It was a common sight in World War I – the image of a machine gun spewing bullets from a barrel protruding from what looks like a giant canister. That canister is a healthy indication that the barrel of the machine gun in question is being cooled …

It turns out, they're not really flags at all – and they have a deep personal meaning.

Returning to civilian life after years of service is bittersweet. Having more time with family is a blessing, but after getting used to an intense job that comes with lots of rules and regulations, it's unnerving for some to suddenly have the freed…

You may have noticed a select few Marines and sailors walking around in their uniforms with a green rope wrapped around their left arm — it's not just for decoration. That green rope is called a "

If you ever attend a military funeral or memorial ceremony, you may notice a group of men and women proudly holding rifles. Then, at a specific time, they aim their weapons up to the sky and fire, usually causing a slight stir in the crowd, even tho…

Nothing says a young troop is ready to become a hardened badass like a new tattoo. For the connoisseur, tattoo artists spend hours meticulously crafting a beautiful piece of art filled with sentiment. Others, however, will just pick something from c…

From privates to four-star generals, the Army has a vast hierarchy of ranks and responsibilities.