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6 misconceptions boots have about an upcoming deployment
Afghanistan War

6 misconceptions boots have about an upcoming deployment

Any troop in today's military will eventually, inevitably be deployed. Even before the announcement of the new, "deploy or get out" policy, you'd be hard-pressed to find an E-6 or above who doesn't have a bit of time in the desert under their b…

4 reasons why the ‘Florida Man’ is definitely a drunk Marine
Humor

4 reasons why the ‘Florida Man’ is definitely a drunk Marine

We've all seen "Florida Man" show up in ridiculous headlines. You know the ones: "Florida man calls 911 over missing beer so many times he gets arrested." Or how about, "Florida man claims wife was kidnapped by holograms.…

bloody longsword
Weapons

This is how much human blood you need to make a longsword

Don't try this at home.

This revolutionary rifle has four bores and won’t jam: Updated
Army

This revolutionary rifle has four bores and won’t jam: Updated

*Update: We reached out to Martin Grier to ask about some of the more stunning claims surrounding the rifle and heard back just after the original article went to press. We've updated, in bold, the muzzle velocity and fire rates below with …

Why the Browns are the most exciting team in the NFL
History

Why the Browns are the most exciting team in the NFL

On Sunday, we all sat in a bar, transfixed, as fans of other teams. There wasn't a single Cleveland Browns jersey in sight, but the whole bar was whisper-quiet as we watched the Cleveland Browns kicker line up for a (almost literally) last-second f…

This legendary infantryman just got his own graphic novel
World War I

This legendary infantryman just got his own graphic novel

Army Sgt. Alvin C. York was one of the early members of the 82nd Infantry Division and helped establish that unit's legendary status when he captured 132 German soldiers almost single-handedly after his small detachment was drawn into a fight with …

The NFL is learning how to fight as a unit from Special Forces vets
Veterans Benefits

The NFL is learning how to fight as a unit from Special Forces vets

Veterans and military personnel are still understandably frustrated with NFL players kneeling during the national anthem — but that doesn't mean the league is at odds with the military-veteran community. If the response from our community has tau…

Devil Dog chef shows you how to make fresh pasta by hand
Marine Corps

Devil Dog chef shows you how to make fresh pasta by hand

There is a long, painful history of less-than-stellar food rations provided to those serving in the military — and it seems the more modern the chow, the more unappealing it is. For instance, why would anyone think an omelette that's made shelf-s…

Why the “Ghost Army” was a silly, yet absolutely brilliant strategy
World War II

Why the “Ghost Army” was a silly, yet absolutely brilliant strategy

When playing poker, a bluff is a completely logical strategy. You've got basically nothing and you're trying to pressure your opponent into thinking you've got them completely beat via pure posturing. In a time of war, when both sides employ hund…

The ‘ribbon gun’ inventor answers our top questions
Technology

The ‘ribbon gun’ inventor answers our top questions

So, we wrote about that "four-barrel" rifle last week and posed a few questions to the inventor, Martin Grier, in an email. He got back to us …

Germany had laughably bad stealth aircraft in World War I
World War I

Germany had laughably bad stealth aircraft in World War I

During World War I, Germany set out to make the first stealth aircraft and successfully did so, creating multiple invisible planes in 1912 that later saw combat deployment in World War I.Unfortunately for the pilots, though the planes were in…

These are the 7 national military parades held by the US
Civil War

These are the 7 national military parades held by the US

There's been plenty of buzz surrounding President Trump's proposed military parade. As is par for the political course these days, there are plenty of people who argue for it — and just as many arguing against. Whether such a parade i…

5 reasons why veterans tend to ruin the fun of haunted houses
Entertainment

5 reasons why veterans tend to ruin the fun of haunted houses

It's that wonderful time of year when veterans, their friends, and their families go out to enjoy a little spooky fun around town. They'll have fun with the decorations, getting into goofy costumes, and, overall, just enjoying the spirit of the se…

The best touchdown celebrations from 2018 so far
Humor

The best touchdown celebrations from 2018 so far

Riverdance is back. The Funky Chicken is back — all with the Chad Ochocinco seal of approval. The NFL relaxed the touchdown celebrations rule in 2017, the rule that led many fans to refer to the NFL as the "No Fun League." And rightfully so; the…

NFL helmet makers will upgrade US troops with the same tech
Sports

NFL helmet makers will upgrade US troops with the same tech

Bullets and shrapnel are no longer the biggest threat to U.S. troops. In fact, it's not even on the battlefields where most of the damage is done to our troops. Eig…

FDR wrote a letter to the future President for America’s first WWII hero
World War II

FDR wrote a letter to the future President for America’s first WWII hero

Three days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Capt. Colin Kelly, Jr. was set to fly over Taiwan in his B-17 Flying Fortress in one of the first American counter attacks of World War II. Kelly was stationed on Luzon, in the Philippines and su…

The Coast Guard’s first aviator was a world-record holder and hero
Fixed Wing

The Coast Guard’s first aviator was a world-record holder and hero

Before there was Lindbergh, there was U.S. Coast Guard Aviator Comm. Elmer F. Stone, a seaplane pilot who took part in an epic rescue of sailors, set the seaplane world speed record, and was part of the team that completed the first-ever trans-Atlan…

most american moments presidency
Wars

The most American moments of every presidency, part four

Universal Pictures and Regal are giving over 14,000 vets and service members free tickets to ‘First Man’
Entertainment

Universal Pictures and Regal are giving over 14,000 vets and service members free tickets to ‘First Man’

On Thursday, October 11, more than 14,000 free tickets will be presented to U.S. veterans and active-duty service members for Universal's First Man — at more than 500 Regal locations nationwide. Each of the first 25 service member…

soldiers airmen
Humor

6 reasons why soldiers get jealous of airmen

Fine, we'll admit it.