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Growing up, learning about World War I usually involved learning about three things: trench foot, poison gas, and bloody stalemate. Right before the history teacher moves on to World War II, we learn the old mnemonic device — on the 11th hour of t…
It's safe to say that no one would describe the NFL's third most-winningest coach as a fashion maven. During most Patriots games, head coach Bill Belichick can be seen on the sidelines, wearing some version of a Patriots sweatshirt. Over the cours…
Serving your country as part of the armed forces is easily one of the greatest accomplishments you can achieve. Simply raising your right hand, signing on the dotting line, and joining a branch is a selfless act, regardless of your actual job.
Necessity is the mother of invention — and war is often the catalyst. Sure, we can look at all of the obvious military advancements that trickled down to the civilian sector, like fixed-winged aircraft, GPS, the microwave, and the can opener, but …
The US military's special operators are the most elite in the world.Depending on the unit, special operators are charged with a variety of missions: counterterrorism, direct actio…
With the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I just around the corner, world leaders of the war's victorious Triple Entente powers are looking back at those who finally brought the grinding trench warfare to its bitter end. One of those wa…
By 1944, the tides of the war in the Pacific had turned against the Japanese Empire. The United States and its allies repelled the Imperial Japanese Navy in critical battles like Midway, Milne Bay, and Guadalcanal. The stage was set for the U.S. to …
Though a select few get most of the credit, a lot of countries were involved in the Allied efforts of World War II. There were so many moving parts that it's easy to forget that certain groups, including our own U.S. Coast Guard, were actively invo…
The Army has been tossing around the idea of adding another uniform to their wardrobe for a while now. During last year's Army-Navy game, Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey wore an updated version of the classic, WWII-era "Pinks and Greens," w…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe was the start of superhero fandom for millions. For many, many others, it was just the latest iteration of graphic works of art – this time, come to life on the big screen. And inside each of those was a small cameo, …
After troops leave the service, many of us are left feeling like the skills we learned while on active duty don't perfectly apply to the civilian world. While that couldn't be further from the truth, the idea rings true in the back of many veteran…
The film A Private War follows the real life of Marie Colvin, a journalist who covered stories of war and conflict from ahead of the front lines in places from Iraq and Afghanistan to Sri Lanka and Syria, but its greater contribution may be…
Former Marine Sergeant Dan Manrique left the Marine Corps in 2007 after a deployment to the Middle East and returned home to Thousand Oaks, in the northwest part of greater Los Angeles, ready to start a new chapter in his life. Like many Marines, Da…
In 2011, the Carolina Panthers were up 14-0 against the Houston Texans. With time running out in the first half, Carolina ran a trick play that saw quarterback Cam Newton secretly slip the ball between the legs of tight end Richie Brockel after quic…
If there's anything the United States Marine Corps is known for (aside from striking fear into the hearts of America's enemies), it's teaching young Americans how to be leaders. The mission of the Marine Corps is simple: make Marines and win batt…
When World War I broke out in 1914, European armies rushed to war with the armies they had, not the armies they wanted to have. Some soldiers, lucky enough to serve in forces that had recently seen combat, were well equipped for an industrial war wi…
Artillery, the "King of the Battle," has been crucial to land warfare since cannons were made of wood, but recent developments with battlefield sensors and networking may ensure that artillery sits atop the heap during a future war with China or R…
Warriors guard their hearts underneath a stoic resolve because showing emotion is often misunderstood as a weakness. Leaders often weigh the needs of the many against the needs of the few to build a brighter future for their people to live and prosp…
While some people see the NFL's Salute to Service as a PR stunt, paid for by the U.S. military (we know who you are; we read the comments), what you need to know is that no matter who's paying for it, those players really mean it. It's the indivi…
Once, when the United States went to war, that war was felt by everyone in the country. The wars' effects seeped into every facet of American life. The primary reason for this was the draft. Selective service meant that anyone in America could be c…