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It was an exceptionally hot September day in Twentynine Palms, California, and I was sitting in the waiting room of the physical therapist's office, waiting for my initial appointment. I was there for an injury I'd acquired rappelling in the Marin…
During the Cold War, the French often opted to pursue their own military designs instead of buying American or Soviet assets. Part of this was due to, well, the French being French. Another reason was they pulled out of the NATO command structure in…
When you think "cruise missiles," the BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile comes to mind. That's not a surprise — the Tomahawk has been widely-deployed and launched from ships, subs, and ground launchers. Hell, there were even air-launched vers…
In response to the crisis in Korea, the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment was brought up to full strength and made a Regimental Combat Team on Aug. 1, 1950. The Rakkasans – a nickname of the 187th, from the Japanese word for …
The modern German Armed Forces, the Bundeswher, are more or less the pioneers of good ideas within NATO. The H&K G36 is a beautiful rifle, beards are encouraged in the service, they promote drinking beer during ruck marches, and, more r…
The AC-130 gunship is a devastating display of force and firepower.
The Indian Air Force has been one of the more underrated air forces in the world for a while now. But what's most impressive is that India …
The week between Christmas and New Year's is a sweet moment for everyone in the military. Stateside troops have come home for momma's cooking and haven't worn out their welcome yet and even deployed troops shift down into first gear. …
Whether you're on a small FOB — let's face it, most airmen won't be here — or a military base, Afghanistan deployments can either be the most boring or a little bit exciting, depending on how you play your cards. Okay, fine — it's going t…
China is taking a stand and drawing a line in the sand. The Chinese regime in Beijing is upset over reports that Japan is considering adapting their Izumo-class "helicopter destroyers" to operate the F-35B Lightning. According to
The Punisher is one of Marvel fans' all-time favorite antiheroes, giving the corrupt and twisted what they have coming to them. When The Punisher first showed up in comics, Frank Castle was more of a run-and-gun crazy …
When ships deploy out to sea, it's important they bring the fuel and spare parts they need. The ship's crew also needs to be supplied. While food is often transferred to these ships, there's also the pressing need for the crew to drink.
When you think of badass U.S. Presidents, you likely aren't thinking of Herbert Hoover. In fact, he's probably very low on your list of presidential badassery, right there with James Buchanan, Millard Fillmore, and Chester A. Arthur. Bu…
When companies mass-produce Greek-style yogurt, there's a significant output of what they call "waste" product. The acid whey — milk sugar, fructose, and lactic acid — is still edible, but it's not used in the product. Researchers have found…
On New Year's Eve 1943, a full five months before D-Day, British Major Logan Scott-Bowden and Sgt. Bruce Ogden-Smith swam ashore near the village of Luc-sur-Mer in France's German-held Normandy region. In the distance, they could hear G…
The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, known as the Dragoons, now have an appropriately named vehicle. The first of the M1296 Stryker "Dragoon" infantry carrier vehicles have arrived in Germany, and will be equipping this unit in 2018. According to …
It might seem that women would have it easy when it comes to regulations in the military — I mean, how hard is it to stick your hair in a bun, slip on your boots, and head out the door? It's actually pretty restricting once you realize…
One of the most notable parts of being on the home front of World War II was rationing. A lot of stuff was rationed – stuff we take for granted, like gas, sugar, coffee, and food. Part of this was because Axis advances cut off the supplies of some…
There are definitely differences between the branches of the military, which allow for healthy rivalries, but at the end of the day, serving in the military is a mindf*c…
