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Meathead generals just can't understand what the brilliant scientist is trying to explain. Soldiers can't get the job done without the help of the brilliant criminal. The only strategy the military knows how to use is a carpet-bombing campaign.
When you're infantry, your life is going out on field operations to train for war or, you know, actually going to war. Field ops, in short, can be miserable. It's always raining, you have to eat garbage in a pouch, and there's that one staff NCO …
On June 30, 2018, Rudy Giuliani was set to speak at an annual conference in France, organized by Iranian expatriates, opposed to the regime in Tehran. Intelligence agents from the Islamic Republic were planning to blow up part of that conference.
Every troop, at one point or another, thinks about how they'd prepare for a multitude of disaster scenarios. Many of these daydreams include building a bunker or an egress to a far-off island. With a military mindset, anything is possible — you c…
Imagine the tension of being a British soldier waiting to be evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk as the Nazi Wehrmacht closed in around you and your mates. Now imagine somehow being left behind after all 340,000 of your fellow troops were led back…
Hindsight is a cruel mistress. After Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, nearly every corner of the globe was drawn into a conflict — and the enormous loss of life that ensued was tragic. There were so many participants in the brawl that yo…
There's no perfect treatment for the psychological ailments that veterans face when returning from combat. What works for one veteran may not work for another — in some cases, it may even make things worse. Unfortunately, the burden of finding th…
The phrase, "proper prior planning prevents piss-poor performance" can be applied to all areas of your life. Preparation is often the difference between being comfortable and being miserable, especially if you're on active duty in the …
The U.S. Army of the future needs the gear appropriate for tomorrow's conflicts — and that means armor. Not only will that that future Army be responsible for everything it does at current, it also needs to be prepared for the unknown — situati…
During his 12-year NFL career, Jared Allen was a heavyweight defensive player, making his presence known on multiple teams, especially the Minnesota Vikings. It was as a Viking that Allen went on a trip that touched his heart and soul, touring with …
Trident Juncture, taking place between Oct. 25 and Nov. 7, 2018, in and around Norway, is just one of NATO's military exercises in 2018.But officials have said the 50,000 troops, tens of thousands of vehicles, and dozens of planes and ships …
Growing up, learning about World War I usually involved learning about three things: trench foot, poison gas, and bloody stalemate. Right before the history teacher moves on to World War II, we learn the old mnemonic device — on the 11th hour of t…
It's safe to say that no one would describe the NFL's third most-winningest coach as a fashion maven. During most Patriots games, head coach Bill Belichick can be seen on the sidelines, wearing some version of a Patriots sweatshirt. Over the cours…
While on active duty, maintaining some level of fitness is essential. It is literally a requirement of your everyday life. But once it's not required, it's very easy to find yourself completely out of shape and overweight. After gi…
Serving your country as part of the armed forces is easily one of the greatest accomplishments you can achieve. Simply raising your right hand, signing on the dotting line, and joining a branch is a selfless act, regardless of your actual job.
Necessity is the mother of invention — and war is often the catalyst. Sure, we can look at all of the obvious military advancements that trickled down to the civilian sector, like fixed-winged aircraft, GPS, the microwave, and the can opener, but …
The US military's special operators are the most elite in the world.Depending on the unit, special operators are charged with a variety of missions: counterterrorism, direct actio…
In Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's first landmark Pacific policy address, the newly installed PM said Australia will commit anew to the Pacific, setting up a multibillion-dollar infrastructure bank to fund projects in the region and appo…
Domestic animals are rarely associated with Antarctica. However, before non-native species (bar humans) were excluded from the continent