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The Memphis Belle has received a lot of attention over the years. In 1944, this Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber was the subject of a documentary, entitled Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress, that followed an aircrew as …
Enlisted people always talk about their officers. Every officer is constantly scrutinized by their subordinates — from how they talk to how they present themselves to how well they lead. This is, generally, a good thing but, sometimes, it can go b…
All sailors, from the "old salts" to the newly initiated are familiar with the following terms: Chit: A chit in the Navy refers to any piece of paper from a form to a pass and even currency. According to the Navy history…
There are only two recruit depots where U.S. Marines are made, and one of them has a reputation for being "Hollywood." Due to their close proximity to Tinseltown, Marines who graduate from MCRD San Diego are usually called "Hollywood…
Ever since the first details were released about a stealth helicopter being used and crashing during the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden, the internet aviation community has been awash with great interest and specul…
"I was so pissed off I went to DEFCON 5" or a similar phrase in the lexicon means you are at the highest level of anger, but it doesn't make any sense when you explore what DEFCON really means. DEFCON, the shortened-version of "Defen…
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." …
