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6 reasons why it would suck to be a Space Marine in ‘Halo’
Gaming

6 reasons why it would suck to be a Space Marine in ‘Halo’

Throughout the Halo series, you'll find yourself fighting alongside (or within) units of Space Marines — and it's abundantly clear that being one of them would be absolutely terrible. If you think about how real-life Marines are treated…

‘You have to follow your heart.’ A WWII War Bride’s story of tragedy and love
War History

‘You have to follow your heart.’ A WWII War Bride’s story of tragedy and love

Why the Tokyo Raiders didn’t bomb the Japanese emperor
World War II

Why the Tokyo Raiders didn’t bomb the Japanese emperor

In the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor, America was very angry and very eager to kick some ass — hence the decision to carry out the Doolittle raid. America wanted to take the fight to the enemy, and we wanted to do so as soon as possible.

I went to North Korea and saw the US Navy ship still being held captive after 50 years
Korean War

I went to North Korea and saw the US Navy ship still being held captive after 50 years

I didn't even get a t-shirt. It was too expensive. Everything in North Korea takes you in through the gift shop and out through the same gift shop in an attempt to milk cash from visitors so they can buy Hennessy en masse from the duty f…

Why the ‘Frozen Chosin’ is the defining battle of the modern Marine Corps
Marine Corps

Why the ‘Frozen Chosin’ is the defining battle of the modern Marine Corps

The Korean War was a massive success for America and democracy, though the numbers may say different. The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir was one of the defining battles of the war and of the Marine Corps. Today, the events of that battle serve as a…

Britain’s most awesome rank, the pioneer sergeant
History

Britain’s most awesome rank, the pioneer sergeant

The Royal Army, as well as the armies of some commonwealth nations, has a peculiar rank in its structure that allows the soldier to wear a full beard and apron and carry a large ax while on parade. Pioneer sergeants, as they are known, da…

37 been-there-done-that nicknames for military gear
Military Culture

37 been-there-done-that nicknames for military gear

At the pointy end of the spear (and in the rear with the gear) there are official nomenclatures that you'll find on procurement documents and supply forms and then there are the names that troops really use to identify something. Here are 37 terms …

5 reasons why Jodie is the soldier’s worst nightmare
Military Culture

5 reasons why Jodie is the soldier’s worst nightmare

Jodie is a piece of military folklore that everyone loves to hate. He's the guy or girl who takes advantage of military deployments by going after the spouses at home. Here are five of the reasons that troops absolutely hate Jodie. …

Ponytails, highlights and more changes coming to the Army grooming standard
Military News

Ponytails, highlights and more changes coming to the Army grooming standard

WATCH: When airfield turns museum
Air Force

WATCH: When airfield turns museum

The ‘Big Five’ systems that helped win Desert Storm
Gulf War

The ‘Big Five’ systems that helped win Desert Storm

This song perfectly describes how troops feel when they miss their families
Movies and TV

This song perfectly describes how troops feel when they miss their families

[brid video="116489" player="7965" title="ATM Lonestar"]The go-to song for so many troops on long deployments missing their friends and family back home was originally written for a little boy.

Did the Chinese Army get screwed by shoddy Chinese military vehicles?
Military News

Did the Chinese Army get screwed by shoddy Chinese military vehicles?

Spies can now use modified DNA to send secret messages
Technology

Spies can now use modified DNA to send secret messages

“Drunken Debrief” is a hilarious vet interpretation of the popular “Drunk History” franchise
Movies and TV

“Drunken Debrief” is a hilarious vet interpretation of the popular “Drunk History” franchise

Veterans who are fans of the hit series "Drunk History" will appreciate a new, hilarious vet version of the show. "Drunken Debrief" features real U.S. military veterans dr…

Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron are immortalized in Band of Brothers
World War II

Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron are immortalized in Band of Brothers

Bronze equestrian statue of a soldier holding a rifle, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and cape, set against a partly cloudy sky with a domed building in the background.
History

Rangers: The reason why you don’t mess with Texas

Watch this: First nuclear reactor explosion took 4 milliseconds
Cold War

Watch this: First nuclear reactor explosion took 4 milliseconds

Special Forces gear that regular troops have now, too
Special Operations

Special Forces gear that regular troops have now, too

7 things you don’t know about US Army Special Forces
Special Operations

7 things you don’t know about US Army Special Forces

Special Forces soldiers are the snake-eaters, known for slipping into enemy territory, living off the land, and then killing all the enemies of America they find. They trace their unit lineage back to the Office of Strategic Services in World War II…