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Why Humana might be America’s best company for military and veteran employees
It’s not just a great place to work; Humana’s military veterans get to tackle the biggest problems facing their community.
This is the massive Nazi sneak attack at the Battle of the Bulge
On Dec. 16, 1944, Adolf Hitler launched an ambitious but badly planned counterattack meant to break the back of the Allied forces and allow the Nazis to dictate the peace terms that would end the war. Instead, it guaranteed his defeat, bu…
How a Ralph Lauren paint became one of the most dominant colors in the military
If you walk around any military base today, you will see the color "Coyote Brown." The dull yellow-brown shade can be seen on the uniforms of sailors, airmen, soldiers and Marines. Certain uniform items like beanies, boots and fleece jackets are e…
5 rifles that almost replaced the M4/M16, and one that did
With the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon Project, the days of the M4 Carbine and M249 SAW may be numbered. The prototypes from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc., Textron Systems, and Sig Sauer are vying to replace both 5.56mm …
5 things you should know about Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
Marines are known for their proficiency in fighting, but not many people know that they've developed their own hand-to-hand fighting system, called the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. MCMAP combines several different styles with close-quarters c…
The FBI had evidence Hitler might have escaped the Red Army and fled to Argentina
A declassified, heavily redacted FBI field report contains information about Adolf Hitler's alleged escape to Argentina via submarine, which is noteworthy considerin…
5 little-known facts about R. Lee Ermey, the military’s favorite gunny
Editor's Note: On April 15, 2018, R. Lee Ermey passed away from complications of pneumonia. His long time manager, Bill Rogin, made the announcement via Ermey…
Why George Washington tried to kidnap the future king of England
He was literally trying to get a king's ransom.
How an addict became a Navy SEAL and a nightmare for the Taliban
The biographies of most Navy SEALs probably don't include a rap sheet — theft, possession of meth, possession of crack, and so on. But if there's ever been a story of redemption through continued hard work and perseverance, it belongs to Adam Br…