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Sharks have a reputation for being fearsome, man-eating killers — you can thank 1975's Jaws for that. The shark, in nature, claims dominion over the seas, but its ferocious countenance has been painted on planes since the American Volunt…
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The Marine infantry has been fighting for our nation's freedoms for the last few hundred years in every clime and place where they can take a gun. Today, the U.S. Marine Corps is one of the most respected and well-recognized branches of any militar…
In 2001, DreamWorks and HBO Films released one of the most critically acclaimed miniseries. Band of Brothers follows a group of well-trained Army Paratroopers as they go from grueling training to being thrust into the hell that is World War…
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The 'caliph' of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi recently lost his son in combat in Syria — but no one really cares about that. The Syrians and…
The Army has been looking for a new scout helicopter to replace the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior for over two decades. Between budget cuts and iffy cancellation decisions, a number of contenders, notably the RAH-66 Comanche and the ARH-70 Arapaho, have faile…
Honestly, the military isn't really what I thought it would be. Most of us, at some point, have moment of clarity in which we realize that what we expected of daily military life doesn't match up with reality.And that's okay.I think…
There's an old U.S. Marine adage: "The only color that matters in the Corps is green." That saying got its start in the 1970s under the guidance of Gen. Leonard Chapman, Jr. In the 20th Century, the U.S. military was far ahead of the rest of the …
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When we train, most of us do exercises that require the use of both arms, like the classic bench press, EZ-curls, and bent-over rows. These are all incredible movements that will allow you to build muscle and burn that stubborn belly fat. After week…
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If there's one ship that is iconic of the United States Navy's dominance of the ocean, it is the Nimitz-class supercarrier. These vessels, the first of which entered service in 1975, are yuge (to use the parlance of the present commander-…
The remaining flyoffs involved in the OA-X program, the U.S. Air Force's search for a new light attack/armed reconnaissance plane, have been cancelled. The announcement comes after the fatal crash of an
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An Air Force veteran has created a business that provides variety and comfort in military lodging. Ever heard of Airbnb? Well, Military Crashpad is similar, but specifically caters to military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Just before the climax of Top Gun — during which Iceman, Maverick, and their comrades have to provide cover for a rescue mission — there's a moment where the hard-driven CAG (played by James Tolkan) lays out the situation. Despite some…
A good sidearm is the ultimate plan B. You don't want to have to use it, but if you do have to — it better work. They're kind of the last line of defense for American freedom and they've come a long way in 240-plus years. The si…
The video game community is filled with the same amount of douchebags as regular society. The majority of gamers hop online, as they have for years, to enjoy spending some time playing their favorite title — then, some as*hole comes in and ruins…