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Tom Hanks is no stranger to producing incredible dramas that vividly revive battles and wars of the past. From Saving Private Ryan to Band of Brothers and onward to the more-recent hit series, The Pacific, Hank…
There's always a question of women's strength when it comes to meeting combat position qualifications. The truth is that there are definitely women out there that have the ability, as of now, to meet those requirements. The CrossFit rev…
Sorority houses and military barracks couldn't be more different... at least that's what most people think. In less than six weeks, you can go from living in a beautiful Victorian home, adorned with Greek le…
In January 2002, the Army revised their Combatives Field Manual (FM 3-25.150), which has been a fantastic training aid when it comes…
You'd figure service members dating each other would be way easier than service members dating civilians because of the shared connection and a mutual understanding that service comes first, but it's actually the opposite. There's a laundry list …
The attack helicopter has become a staple in many modern military forces. One country, though, has lagged a little bit with this crucial weapon: The People's Republic of China. In fact, they were way behind the curve. They really can onl…
The military and veteran community made their voices heard when it was announced in November that the newly established 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade would be wearing olive green berets similar to the rifle green of the Special Forces. To re…
Emus are the second largest birds in the world, right behind their cousin, the ostrich. Unable to fly but able to run at 30 miles per hour, these big creatures are considerably useless and extremely dorky. But appearances can often belie great (inad…
Afghanistan has seen a lot of fighting since the Soviet invasion in December 1979. The Soviets ended up building bases in the war-torn country. So did the United States, which has been in Afghanistan since October 2001. Now, the Chinese Communists …
With the announcement of the B-21 Raider, the United States has begun the process of developing a replacement for the B-1B Lancer and the B-52 Stratofortress. But the United States is not the only country looking for a new bomber. Russia wants to ge…
No Hollywood war movie is perfect. No matter how long the production studio takes to develop the project or how long the crew is on set filming the movie, there're always going to be some avoidable mistakes. However, we have see…
In 2008, former SEAL Salvatore DeFranco was busy ramping up for his second deployment to Iraq when an unexpected accident happened. Salvatore was in a vehicle-on-pedestrian accident that left the SEAL with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), in a coma, …
Every night, single Marines of all ages and sizes travel to their local social spots to talk to prospective mates in the hopes of scoring a phone number or two. If you do muster the courage to walk up to someone only to forget how to spea…
Very few things truly connect every troop from every era in the military quite like a cup of coffee. From the gritty First Sergeant who drinks it black to the fresh Lieutenant who likes a bit of coffee with their sugar, everybody's veins in the mil…
Before troops enlist in the military, they often find themselves preparing for the hellfire that their soon-to-be Drill Sergeant/Instructor is going to rain on them. Hate to break it to you, but there's no escaping it — everyone gets bit in this …
Chaplains do a lot for the troops they serve during war, whether it's bringing comfort to a badly wounded soldier in their last moments or helping guide a troop through rough, emotional times. A chaplain may be of just about any religion, but no ma…
It almost seems like something out of a James Bond movie — heavily armed submarines suddenly disappearing without a trace while underway. But sadly, in 1968, the truth would turn out be far worse than fiction when four countries reele…
February is here, football season is over, and Spring is around the corner. Summer — swimsuit season — will soon be upon you. There's no more time for excuses; kick your fitness regimen into high gear. You know, the regimen you resol…
Although the perfect movie doesn't exist, 1994's Forrest Gump gets pretty damn close. Directed by legendary filmmaker, Robert Zemeckis, the film chronicles the fictional life of a man who lacks social intelligence but makes up for it …
One of the least impressive wars in American history is the Toledo War. In 1835, a time after Ohio gained stat…