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The military is a close-knit family, built upon multiple generations of camaraderie and inside jokes. Whenever a new person is introduced into that family, they have decades of knowledge to catch up on. Troops will always rib the new guy — …
The idea of turning "swords into ploughshares" — that is to say, converting military technology and/or equipment into materials with a peaceful civilian purpose — is a very old concept. The phrase comes from the Bible's Book of Isaiah 2:3-4…
Quality of life has come a long way since soldiers fought to avoid trench foot in World War I. But that doesn't mean the 21st Century military isn't without significant issues. Here are a few of them: 1. 'Why can't we get the…
The DD-214. The magical ticket that ends all of your military life problems that started the moment that recruiter told you that your job doesn't deploy, you'll have plenty of time for college, and everyone looks sexy in a uniform. Exce…
At a cost of $70 billion a year, Russia has the world's third-largest defense budget. For that, the state boasts 845,000 troops, 22,550 tanks and 1,399 combat aircraft. Though perhaps not considered the superpower that it once was, sin…
Then-Capt. William F. Andrews was flying an F-16 over Iraq Feb. 27, 1991 when American and Iraqi tanks were engaged in heavy fighting at Basra. Andrews led his flight into the battle and targeted the Iraqi tanks until his Fighting Falcon was hit by …
Friendship within the ranks is the glue that holds a unit together. It doesn't matter who a person is, where they're from, or what their personal hobbies are, friendships forged in the suck become stronger than anyone can imagine. …
NATO was designed to be a first line of defense against Russian aggression.
The Office of Strategic Services Detachment 101 was a predominantly Army unit set up to conduct guerrilla operations in Burma during World War II. Originally ordered to conduct limited sabotage and reconnaissance missions, the unit grew to lead almo…
War is highly unpredictable. To this end, troops across all platforms must decide on the number of supplies they'll need to conduct the missions that are passed down to them. In the event that a troop discovers that their munitions are,…
Naval Station Rota, Spain (NAVSTA Rota) is a beautiful Navy base located in Southern Spain. Called "the Gateway to the Mediterranean," the port sits on the Atlantic Coast, but is only a few hours from Gibraltar, Mallorca, and other Mediterranean …
In World War II, the United States had outstanding fighters like the P-51 Mustang and the P-47 Thunderbolt. Allies tossed in excellent aircraft as well, like the Spitfire. But while the Allies won the air-to-air battle against the Axis, i…
One of the most intimidating standard-issue weapon fielded to troops is, without a doubt, the flamethrower. Yes, bullets are intimidating, but nothing shocks and terrifies the primitive side of our human brains like a wave of fire surging toward you…
After enlisting in the Army in June of 1941, Vernon Baker was assigned to the 270th Regiment of the 92nd Infantry Division — the first black unit to head into combat during WWII. After completing Officer Candidate School, Baker was c…
Pretty soon after the Y2K craze passed, the CIA declassified a 56-page report on Hitler's medical history fr…
