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Navy SEAL candidates go through some of the hardest military training known to man before earning their beloved Trident. When young men across the country join the Navy, they head to the sandy beaches of Coronado, California to test themselves and s…
If you pay attention, you might sometimes see long, cigar-shaped pods firmly attached to the undersides of classic fighter and attack aircraft, sometimes with unit markings on them.Known as "drop tanks," these simple devices extend the rang…
Built in the 19th century, the Osowiec Fortress was constructed by the Russian Empire in what is now eastern Poland as a way to defend its borders against the Germans. On September 1914, German forces turned their attention to the fortres…
Just replace Kenobi's spirit form at the end of "Return of the Jedi" with Ulysses S. Grant's love of spirits and you have a strong case that the famed Union general and 18th president was the real world inspiration for the legendary Jedi Master.…
Telling the f*cking new guy (FNG) to go out and find things isn't malicious. It may look like hazing to the untrained eye — but you're teaching that kid a little bit more about the unit. It's a team-building activity. Everyone should…
Every day, young men and women walk into a recruiter's office with the prospect of serving their country. While some decide against joining, others sign their name on the dotted line and ship off to boot camp. Most people didn't take …
When William "Wild Bill" Donovan created the Office of Strategic Services during World War II, he was looking to create a truly unique intelligence outfit whose ranks included the least suspicious group of spies, saboteurs, and strongmen who were …
D-mnit Carl! Everyone hates "Carl." He's that guy who won't shut up during operations, or pushes buttons just to figure out what they do, or sometimes is just too eager to do stupid crap. Unfortunately for everyone else, ever…
It was a classic naval deception move. In 1914, just after the outbreak of WWI, the German navy cruiser Cap Trafalgar hid its figure and flew under a false flag, pretending to be the British armed merchant HMS Carmania. The goal was to lay in wait f…
Whenever it comes time for troops to head out to the field, their leaders should always issue a mandated packing list. These lists cover the necessities, like three sets of uniforms, sleeping gear, personal hygiene kits, an e-tool, and a poncho. Occ…
One of the biggest questions of the Revolutionary War is this: How did the British, with immense advantages in troops and ships, manage to lose the war? When you look at the material state of affairs, the 13 colonies really didn't stand …
