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She wasn't even a military working dog, she was just a good dog.

The one exercise that will never leave the military is also the one exercise that requires the most thought. Push-ups? Just find a good form and knock them out. Runs? Just get a good pair of shoes and be fast. But ruck marching, especiall…

The United States Navy commissioned its newest destroyer, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), a few years ago. It's had a hiccup or

The anti-tank rifle is largely absent from modern combat because today's tanks have advanced armor that can shrug off many tank rounds, let alone rifle rounds. But that wasn't always the case. Anti-tank rifles wreaked havoc on World War…

Today marks 230 years that the Coast Guard has been serving the United States. The Coast Guard supplies a unique and valuable service to our country and is the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security. To help celebrate …

Believe it or not, there is one gun very notable for having been taken by the United States Air Force to other planets. That said, it was only on TV. The "Stargate" TV franchise — based on the 1994 movie featuring Kurt Russell — sta…

When Japan was looking to replace aging F-1 fighters (dedicated anti-ship aircraft), they were thinking about an indigenous design. The F-1, based on the T-2 trainer, had done well, but it was outdated. According to

When it comes time to write up the technical pamphlets for the next generation of military gear, the manufacturers ... probably won't call us. Here are seven perfectly accurate descriptions of military hardware that no self-…

Let's face it – some planes are tough to fly. The F4U Corsair that served in World War II and Korea was called the "Ensign Eliminator." The F-104 Starfighter and AV-8B+ Harrier have both been called the "Widow Maker." So. too, was …

In order for a horror film to work, you need to have relatable characters. The more easily the audience can put themselves in the shoes of the cast, the more real the terror. That's why, when a horror film is geared towards a younger crowd, the cha…

Master Sergeant George Hand US Army (ret) was a member of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, The Delta Force. He is a now a master photographer, cartoonist and storyteller.The Ft. Bragg Commanding General's office …

As you walk out of a late movie with your date, a shady character steps into your path about ten feet in front of you. He produces a switchblade and demands your wallet. You know that in order to reach your wallet, your hand will swipe right past th…