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Navy SEALs are all over the place. In books, at the movies, and on the news. But when they assault a target, they do so quickly and quietly, trying to get the job done before anyone realizes they're around. Here's how they do it. Prepa…
In the Star Wars universe, lightsaber combat is a selling point. It hearkens back to the cinematic classics of Akira Kurosawa by putting the duels of feudal samurai into a sci-fi setting. When we watch Jedi go toe-to-toe on-screen, it sets …
Robin Olds was not known for obeying the spirit of Air Force regulations. From the start of his military career, he didn't always do things by the book. He was West Point graduate whose time at the Academy was hastened so he and his class could …
Troops die in battle — it's an unfortunate fact, but it's the nature of the job. Countless men and women have sacrificed themselves to protect their fellow service members, their friends and family back home, and the lifestyle we enjoy here in…
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, though it could be argued that Canadians …
Even within the military, there are people who use the terms "machine gun" and "automatic rifle" interchangeably. While these classifications of weapon share similar functions and mechanics, it's important to understand that they are, in fact, …
The decision to get out of the Navy can be just as tough as the decision to join. Everyone's exit experience is different, but they all have these basic elements in common: 1. It all starts with a thought.
When fighting in close quarters combat, the posture which gives a warrior the best advantage is a necessary advantage. What better way to intimidate an enemy than throwing him off balance with an aggressive auditory clash to make him quake in hi…
Necessity is the mother of invention. Sometimes, the military translates this axiom as "if it's stupid and it works, it isn't stupid." So while the idea of this simple window washing tool saving lives sounds silly, there are six people who sure …
Critics of the F-35 have jumped on the fact that it has suffered a host of problems during the developmental test process while Air Force leadership has remained bullish on the jet's transformational potential. This isn't the first time this dynam…
On December 7th, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched a brutal attack on Pearl Harbor, kil…
Serving in the infantry comes with its fair share of hardships, both mental and physical. Rigorous schedules, deployment cycles, and long training hours can be taxing on anyone. Such a demanding lifestyle requires that you be physically fit. After a…
Living in American can be tough when you have to deal with problems most people in other countries can't even imagine, such as having so much food in the fridge that there's no room for leftovers. Yes, the struggle is real. Being a sai…
It's not widely known that Marine Corps Raiders trained operatives for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. The forerunner to the CIA, the OSS would conduct clandestine resistance, sabotage, and intelligence-gathering operations al…
Gamers have all experienced this before — you're trying to get from Point A to Point B when, suddenly, you're gunned down by a player who's been hiding, motionless, for minutes, just waiting for you to run by. It doesn't matter if it's a snip…
They're few, they're proud, they are Marines food service personnel tasked with providing satisfying sustenance to warfighters in every clime and place, but not many people know about them or their capabilities.
Considered the most advanced attack helicopter in the Army's arsenal, the AH-64 Apache has racked up 4.2 million flight hours and counting since Boeing delivered the aircraft in 1984. …
The life of a Civil War re-enactor is a very dedicated one. They're dedicated to the history, the stories, and the lives of those who fought in The War Between the States. They take care in being as accurate as possible, representing the true hist…
Army occupational therapist Maj. Erik Johnson will use anything that works to help wounded warriors. One of the big problems he faces is how to get his patients involved in their own therapy. Therapists have historically used activities…
