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This is why enlisted Marines should wear rank on their sleeves
Marine Corps

This is why enlisted Marines should wear rank on their sleeves

When it comes to changing anything with tradition, Marines are quick to give their opinion. Marines like to think of themselves as some of the biggest military history buffs, and boot camp is where this thought processes begins. So when the Corps t…

catacombs
Entertainment

4 strange and unique things found inside Europe’s catacombs

Air Force art
Air Force

This artist flies with the Air Force to capture its modern history in paint

Olympic flags
Navy

This WWI Navy vet stole the 1920 Olympic flag

Bottle opener
Weapons

What do you get when you cross an AK-47, an M-16 and a…bottle opener?

U.S. Air Force
Iraq War

An Air Force pilot used a commercial GPS system during the Iraq War

4 important training exercises that seem useless at first glance
Marine Corps

4 important training exercises that seem useless at first glance

The Marine Corps is always training to become smarter, stronger, and more lethal than those who threaten to destroy our way of life. Marines are outside dogs who thrive on the hunt, however, when not forward deployed, they

A green military off-road vehicle with large rugged tires is driving through a forested area with dry grass and trees. The vehicle has an open frame design and is carrying several soldiers in camouflage uniforms and gear, with additional equipment strapped to the roof. The headlights and amber lights on the front are on, and the vehicle appears to be wet, possibly from rain.
Army

The Army’s Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Squad Vehicle is getting a laser

thank you for your service
Humor

You really want to thank me for my service? Here’s how

unit t-shirt
Weapons

5 design mandates for a badass unit t-shirt

That time two countries’ Special Forces squared off in combat
Veterans Benefits

That time two countries’ Special Forces squared off in combat

The idea of having a force designed for a special purpose dates far back into history and has been used in many wars. However, it is rare, if ever, that these forces meet in combat. Their targets are usually those too difficult to tackle by conventi…

7 best ways to pass time on a combat deployment
Army

7 best ways to pass time on a combat deployment

Being deployed on a FOB or patrol base means you probably have little contact with the world outside the wire for the better part of a year. If you're lucky, you'll have a USO nearby where you can log onto Facebook for 20 minutes at a time until…

working dog
World War II

5 military working dogs who saved the day, time and again

They're your loyal companions, your four-legged best friends, the kind of pal that will be there with the love and enthusiasm you need on a bad day, and the joy and light on a good one. For many of us in the military community, dogs are the corners…

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia
Navy

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia

Historians don't talk much about naval action during the Civil War, certainly not as much as they do about the ground combat. If it's not about a riverboat, the Monitor and the Merrimack, or damning torpedoes, it just doesn't get the same attenti…

sail
Navy

This is how navies conducted man overboard drills during the Golden Age of Sail

A group of sailors in white naval uniforms marching in formation indoors. The sailor in front is holding a ceremonial sword, and another sailor to the right is saluting. They are all wearing white hats and black neckerchiefs.
Basic Training

Thinking about joining the Navy? Here’s what boot camp is like

investing
Finance

Pros and Cons of investing near a military installation

Fort Rucker Army Birthday Run
Base Guides

The complete guide to Fort Rucker

witch
World War II

Why a woman was convicted under a witchcraft law during World War II

World War II
Cold War

This was the World War II Allies’ plan to invade the Soviet Union