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This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today
It's a tiny act that means much more than people seem to realize. On Fridays, civilians back home wear an article of red clothing — a shirt, a tie, anything — as a reminder to all to Remember Everyone Deployed. These …
These are the 10 best duty stations for beer lovers
Writer and documentary filmmaker Bill Carter was once quoted, saying, "There's no such thing as bad beer. It's that some taste bet…
5 leg exercises you should never ever skip
In the fitness world, there are too many people who regularly skip one of the most essential workout sessions of the week: leg day. There are plenty of gym patrons that show up to the weight room looking a little too top-heavy.It might not so…
The military may need more of the historic tunnel rats
American planners looking at contending with North Korea, ISIS remnants and copycats, and fighting in megacities against near-peer enemies have identified a shortfall of current U.S. training and focus: our enemies are turning to tunnels more and mo…
Here’s how to survive a nuclear attack
As long as nuclear weapons exist, the possibility of an attack isn't zero.
Check out this tiny Navy SEAL team survival kit
If there's one group in the military that's trained to survive in the most horrible conditions known to man, it's the U.S. Navy SEALs. From the icy Arctic to humid jungles, SEALs are prepared for any kind of fight against the enemy at a moment's…
The Air Force tried plucking soldiers off the ground at 125 mph during WWII
One of the most insane rollercoaster rides of World War II consisted of an airplane snatching a soldier off the ground and taking him from zero to 125 mph in seconds. In July 1943, the Army Air Force decided it needed a way to pick up do…
These 4 old weapons might deliver an edge in a war with Russia
If America goes to war with Russia, it will not be like Iraq or Afghanistan. This one will likely be very hard-fought, and the odds may be against our guys sometimes. Are there some old systems that were designed to fight the Soviet Union…
This Marine division never set foot in the United States
When American military units are established or disestablished, it's usually done on American soil. There are exceptions, but, for the most part, it is done in the United States. But one Marine division has the distinction of never setting foot in …
This fake amphibious assault saved hundreds of lives in Desert Storm
Deep into night on Feb. 23, 1991, the U.S. military and its coalition partners launched the long-anticipated invasion of Iraq with a three-pronged attack that crippled Iraqi command and control, isolated and devastated enemy units, and resulted in o…