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"Nothing's off limits." That's a quote from one of the actors in Range 15, but it's also the way the creators of the film live their lives. And before you start getting all teary-eyed over it, know that it's also the…
It's a new world for military movies, a world where realism is just as important as the story. While movies like Heartbreak Ridge, The Hurt Locker, and Three Kings are memorable and entertaining, they just aren't ground…
Since 1775, the Marine Corps has been involved in some of the most epic battles in military history. From t…
The Military Influencer Conference, held in Dallas, Texas, from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, was organized by recently retired Army 1st Sergeant Curtez Riggs, who dreamed of designin…
It's been 72 years since the end of World War II, and most vets who served have passed away, with many of them honored as being part of the "Greatest Generation." However, a few of those still alive are fighting for the recognition they believe t…
Artillery is the king of the battlefield, but the big artillery pieces can't be everywhere at once – and sometimes their response time is pretty long. Thankfully, for the grunts of today, the mortar is available. Think of this as portable artille…
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl received his sentence after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his 2009 capture by the Taliban. While he is recei…
Every time a soldier steps into the Central Issue Facility, they are given a lot of gear — some necessary, like more uniforms, and some beloved,
Hey, Marines! It's that time of year again to take your dress blues to the dry cleaners and get them ready for the Marine Corps ball. Considered the biggest night of the year, the ball is a rare opportunity to get dressed up and get comp…
The veteran, military, and the special operations communities have been set ablaze after the leaked heraldry of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade surf…
On Oct. 16, 2017, Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl pleaded guilty to Desertion and Misbehavior Before the Enemy. Following the plea, a military judge …
Everyone knows that the primary offensive weapon of an aircraft carrier or a big-deck amphibious assault ship is the aircraft on board. But those planes gotta drop (or fire) something at targets on the ground. Those planes also need stuff to fire at…
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The United States Flag Code is tricky. It is federal law, but the only penalty in
During World War II, Hollywood joined in the war effort, big time. Then-actor — and future president — Ronald Reagan helped train pilots on how …
The 1986 movie Heartbreak Ridge took the Marine Corps community and audiences by storm, introducing Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Highway's rough and tumble personality to the delight of all. Clint Eastwood took on dual roles as he starre…
With the help of Pearl Harbor survivors, Janet & Glen Tomlinson created Home of the Brave Tours & Museum, a one-of-a-kind WWII Military Base Tour along with the largest private collection of 1940's memorabilia in the Pacific. As curators of…
The AGM-114 Hellfire has been a lethal anti-tank missile, and it's also been used to make a bunch of terrorists good terrorists, according to one of William F. Halsey's more Mattis-esque statements. But the 20-pound warhead on the Hellfire can be …
When you're on deployment in the middle of nowhere, calling friends and family can be challenging. The satellite phones might be down for various reasons — or since you're probably in different time zones — the person you're trying to reach h…
South Korea's military has come a long way. Even in the 1980s, that country was relying on a lot of older Americas designs, like the F-5E Tiger and the M-48 main battle tank. Today, though, that country builds its own weapon systems – and they ar…