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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.

If you think it's hard getting tickets to a summer blockbuster on opening night, try getting into Kennedy Space Center these days to see a Space Shuttle launch. After two and a half years of anticipation, people around the world want to …

So you're thinking about joining the military. Good for you, you little patriot! Whether it's for the experience or the benefits or maybe just the emptiness inside you that makes you want to be a hero call to serve a higher good, the military has …

For better or worse, non-judicial punishment (NJP) is exactly what the name implies. As authorized by Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, a commander may discipline their troop without the need for a court-martial.On the one h…

When the military doesn't want to kill anyone but really needs to make sure they stay away, they turn to nonlethal weapons. Some of these weapons are painful enough that a gunshot might seem preferable. 1. The non-lethal claymore…

During the peak of WWII, being a member of a heavy bomber crew meant you were incredibly brave, and you put your country over yourself — it was that dangerous. Many considered the occupation to be a death sentence. Nearly 71 percent of …

As the third-highest award for bravery in combat awarded to service members in the military, the Silver Star honors those who display exceptional courage while engaged in military combat operations against enemy forces.When you see a Silver S…

Warpath integrates the brotherhood of military service into its most realistic military strategy game to date. Thousands of Warpath brothers have found communities all over the internet.

Green Berets, SEALs, MARSOC — these are all well-known operator groups in the United States military. But not many know much about the Rhodesian Selous Scouts. Named after the famous hunter Fredrick Selous, they possess the teamwork min…