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When a customer walks into the health and wellness section of the PX, it's likely that a salesperson will try to sell them the most expensive brand of supplements on the shelf. You know, that name-brand stuff that's covered in photos of some rippe…
There are a lot of war movies to choose from, but not many of them are directed from the perspective of a man who lived through the mental torture that was the Vietnam War.With Platoon, critically acclaimed writer-director Oliver Sto…
There's a good chance that if you were to take a guess as to which warship was the most decorated ship in US Navy history, you'd probably get it wrong. In fact, you'd probably be shocked to learn that this vessel never once fired a shot in anger,…
The Second World War saw the creation, fielding, and use of some of the most powerful weapons. From massive battleships armed with guns that will never again be matched in size to the atom bomb, these weapons were built to cause shock and awe and br…
Throughout the course of human evolution, the spear, as a weapon, has provided extra reach against powerful opponents. Back then, the fierce opposition typically had four legs. Today, the spear is antiquated technology. It's a still a great tool in…
Special operations personnel are often assigned missions in places where support is hard to come by. Expeditionary Support Bases, like the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) and sister ships, are, in essence, mobile bases, make it easier to bring …
The recent aerial bombardment of Syrian chemical weapons production facilities was one of epic proportions, featuring aircraft and warships from three countries — namely France, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Reminiscent of the l…
When America was founded in 1776, the officers in charge wore powdered wigs. As time marched on, so did the evolution of regulation hairstyles — including facial hair. For most, facial hair isn't an option anymore, but the military haircut was st…
The Littoral Combat Ship has been nothing short of problematic for the US Navy. Engineering and mechanical issues have repeatedly sidelined a number of active LCS warships, sometimes in foreign ports for months at a…
On December 26, 1994, millions of shoppers across North America rushed to malls in an attempt to make the most of post-Christmas sales. Across the Atlantic Ocean, at an airport in Marseille, France, a small group of men decked out from head to toe i…
With all the dumb stuff that's going on in the world today, it's a damn good thing that the military never loses its sense of humor. In fact, we're constantly busy coming up with new and hilarious ways to bash on rival branches in good fun.
Here's a thing you may not know: Many modern militaries still operate planes similar to the ones used during World War II. Surprised? Don't be. Just like how babies aren't born with the natural ability to run marathons, new pilots can't just hop…
You've just proven yourself to the doubters and in your moment of triumph you turn and ask just one question: "How do you like them apples?" This phrase has been used for decades and has been made popular by films like Good Will Hunting …
Most people have heard of Jet-Assisted Take-Off, also known as "JATO." Unfortunately, it's usually in connection with a story involving a Chevrolet Impala and a D…
In the 1980s, South Africa was facing a problem. Their fighters were getting old, their hostile, Soviet-backed neighbors were getting more modern fighters (like the MiG-23), and nobody in the West wanted to sell them new planes because of a…
The recent, fatal crash of a F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base that claimed the life of a Thunderbirds pilot is the latest in a string o…
Spinoffs are a curse of entertainment. Any successful TV series soon spawns one or two others that are of suspect quality and have a vague connection to the original. For instance, the overwhelmingly popular Friends led to the crea…
When you think about Grumman fighters, the Wildcat, the Panther, and the Tomcat all spring to mind. And for good reason — these planes are all classics. But there is one Grumman fighter that didn't quite get a chance to shine in World War II, but…
Not every service member has access to a fitness center where he or she can get their daily pump. Whether you're deployed on a small patrol base or out in the field training, not having access to workout facilities means troops have to get pretty c…
The real James Bond is finally revealed: A few years ago Larry Loftis decided to stop publishing legal articles and work full-time on researching and writing the story of Dusko Popov, the daring World War II double agent who worked tirelessly to k…