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The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is an iconic plane of World War II. The famous Memphis Belle, recently placed on display at the National Museum of the United States Air F…

If you've read the book Lone Survivor, written by former SEAL Marcus Luttrell, or seen the 2014 movie adaptation of the same name, then you're very familiar with the incredible tale of survival and valor. But prior to Luttrell's involvem…

Sometimes, a good weapon system never gets a chance to shine. In some cases, there simply aren't any conflicts going on through which the gear can demonstrate its worth (the

Richard Overton just celebrated his 112th birthday in his hometown of Austin, Texas. Unbeknownst to him, identity thieves were using his compromised bank account to purchase savings bonds through TreasuryDirect. Despite his well-known affinity for w…

Well guys, the Army's slogan of "Army Strong" has officially been put on the chopping block. It had a solid run between 2006 and now, but it's time to close that chapter and move on to the next slogan. "One of the major responses we get …

Walking into the gym for the first time can be an intimidating experience. Everywhere you look, there are people lifting massive weights with muscles so defined it seems like they were born doing bicep curls. It can be overwhelming to see all the hu…

Serving in the Marine Corps infantry is one of the toughest jobs there is. From deploying every other year to completing the rigorous training required to hold the "03" MOS, the infantry is full of badasses. In the Marines, each infantry squad typ…

A Rasmussen poll released at the end of June 2018 revealed a fear among voters that political violence is on the rise, with

Navy SEALS, Army Green Berets, and Marine Reconnaissance are just of the few forces in the U.S. military that are considered the best of the best. The Navy SEALS earn their beloved Trident, Army Green Berets proudly wear their unique headgear, and M…

Video games are as much an artistic medium as any other form of entertainment. Some games have stories that are so well-crafted that they draw gamers into a believable, fictional world while they play. Add enticing gameplay on top of that mesmerizin…

In a day and age where the United States Air Force has a grand total of 76 B-52H Stratofortress, 62 B-1B Lancer, and 20 B-2A Spirit bombers in service, it's fair to say the United States' bomber force is quite potent. That said, there aren't as m…

It's a testament to the everlasting mythology of the SEAL Teams when a screenwriter – who also happens to be an Air Force Pararescue Jumper – and his Marine veteran dad team up to write a TV show about them. That's exactly what happened with H…

While the introduction of a new plane, ship, or tank will often make headlines, these aren't the only important procurements done by the military. In fact, many crucial upgrades go unnoticed by the media, but they make a huge difference in the live…

For most people, going to the gym is a safe place for people to work out and burn off stress. Unfortunately, not all gym goers show up for the right reasons. They show up to watch others break a sweat and find an angle to hit on people. N…

America's force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, also known as ICBMs, has long been a component of the nuclear triad. The 450 LGM-30 Minuteman IV missiles split between F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, Minot Air Force Base in North D…

More than 100 years ago, European powers were in the middle of World War I and looking everywhere for potential enemies and allies. In 1916, even President Wilson believed it would soon be inevitable for the U.S. to enter the war on the side of Engl…

Ah, Call of Duty. A video game that was a far more successful recruitment tool for the Army than the Army's actual recruitment video game America's …

This isn't going to come as a surprise to anyone, but people working desk jobs are too sedentary. In fact, 86 percent of the American working population sits down all day while at work. Combining all the hours we work with the amount of time we sit…

Ask most people about ducks, and they think of the birds that you'd feed in a park or what they would go hunting out with some buddies in the spring or fall. Others may think of it as the middle bird in a turducken. But World War II veterans will t…

The U.S. military hasn't executed a prisoner since the 1961 hanging of Pvt. John Bennett at Fort Leavenworth. Prior to 1959, prisoners sent to the gallows by the U.S. military were afforded certain last rights demanded by regulations that included …