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It never fails. You sit down to watch a "Three Musketeers" movie or TV show and you're quickly introduced to Athos, Porthos, and Aramis...and also D'Artagnan. Not one of the movies ever takes the time to explain why the Three Muske…

In the wake of the Vietnam War, Hollywood didn't give vets of the controversial conflict a good depiction. The Oscars went to movies like Deer Hunter or Platoon, which did a great job of showcasing the horrors of war, but often ma…

Making a video game based on historical events often means navigating the fine line between creating an experience that's consistently engaging to the player without trivializing the gravity of the real event. This is especially true of mi…

Many myths and legends surround the Vikings. Known for being fierce raiders, courageous explorers, and competent traders, the Viking Age lasted from roughly 793 AD until 1066 AD. It should be noted, however, that much of their history wasn't writ…

If you're like me, your answer to the inevitable question, "So, where are you from?"  has to be answered in list form. Of course, the next question is always, "Oh, so you're an Army brat?" To which I answer, "Marine brat, actually…

In an interview with Aquarian Radio, Former Air Force radar trafficking operator Niara Terela Isley claims she was abducted at age 25 while working at the Tonopah Test Rang…

There's an old saying: "It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it." This perfectly sums up the role of the U.S. Army Pathfinders — that is, until Big Army cut sling load on them. As of Feb. 24…

By the 1970's, the Rhodesian Security Forces were facing a growing and determined insurgency in the civil war known as the "Rhodesian Bush War." Faced with increased threats, manpower and equipment shortages, and a large territory to cover, they …

The arrival of spring signifies a midpoint for many in summer preparation. For New Year Resolutioners, the desire to be in the best shape of their life fades by Valentine's Day. There are others, however, who have or are near to achieving the body …

In 1958, the DoD's first contracting software was launched, using an early computer language called COBOL. As of 2017, that software still manages Pentagon contracts. According to

Though his service in the military preceded the formation of the Navy SEALs by nearly twenty years, Navy Lt. j.g. Jack Taylor is thought to be the first U.S. commando to operate in the sea, air, and land. His exploits in World War II included boat o…

The 1993 movie "The Sandlot" is a classic American coming-of-age story set in the early 1960s. It's about nine boys spending their summer days playing baseball in an unkempt piece of land. Their summertime fun takes a wrong turn when the main pro…

Military working dogs have been thrust into the media spotlight over the last few years, bringing awareness to the cri…

The M247 Sgt. Alvin York was pitched to officials and lawmakers alike as a precision shooter in the same vein as its legendary namesake and the silver bullet that would stop all Soviet aircraft — especially the feared Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter …

For more than 100 years, troops have been zipping around combat zones on motorcycles. From early uses as transports for messengers plying the scarred landscape of Flanders in World War I, to steeds shuttling reconnaissance troops maneuvering for a…

The story of Robert Prongay gets more confusing the more anyone retells it, but it all begins with prolific serial killer and alleged mafia hitman, Richard Kuklinski. Known as "The Iceman" for masking his victims' times of death by freezing their…