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The crew over at the YouTube channel, The Slow Mo Guys, point their cameras at fast-moving events like potato guns firing, glass breaking, etc., so when they made a video of an M4 Sherman tank firing at a range out in the desert, we knew it…
It's easy to forget that, even in the midst of World War II, the Army's administrative requirements marched on. Officers were quickly moved between billets, units were slotted into or pulled out of operational plans, and leaders had to be re-appra…
It's easy to forget that most Confederate officers were pardoned after the war, either en masse for rebellion or individually if they were accused of other crimes, and returned to lives of business or started new careers in politics. Relat…
There are many versions of the age-old story. A Marine is assigned to a remote area of Twentynine Palms when he suddenly finds himself alone, in the dark, and being circled by a wild, growling beast. He pulls up his weapon and flashlight to see an e…
Air Force pararescuemen are among the elite when it comes to special operations. Their main task is to rescue pilots who have been shot down behind enemy lines. It's never been an easy task, but at least the tech has improved since World War II. Ba…
Guinness World Records stopped tracking the world's most decorated soldiers because the importance and distinction of certain medals o…
We've all heard about military leaders from American history who totally rock. Washington, Stonewall Jackson, and Ike are certainly among them. But it's worth noting some military commanders who didn't get the accolades, but really sho…
We'll break it down for you.
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 …
