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When re-entering the United States, it's necessary for every traveler to go through U.S. customs first. And it doesn't matter who you are or where you're coming from – even if you came from the Moon. That's what the three members of the Apollo…
There's a very good reason why you can find spears in the history of every civilization and tribe on Earth. It's not just because they're simple, be it a common pointy stick or an elaborately engineered and weighted one. And it's not only becaus…
"Which U.S. military branch has the nicest looking uniforms?"This is one where we actually all came together as one. Say it with me now: Navy Marines.We are back in another installment of "Vets Answer Dumb Milita…
I recently had the pleasure to read through the GoRuck Rucking White Paper. It's basically 18,000+ words on everything you could ever want to know about moving long distances with weight on your back. A topic I am fond of reminiscing about.B…
The U.S. government is auctioning off the former USAV SSGT Robert T. Kuroda, an LSV (Logistic Support Vessel) Kuroda Class vessel fitted with all your beach landing and cargo transfer needs. So if you've ever wondered
If you haven't heard about the planned Area 51 raid yet, then shut up. You have definitely heard about this crap. (And if you really haven't, then I am so sorry. Basically, 1.6 million people have signed up for a Facebook event to rush Area 51 en …
Veterans in the cannabis industry have been denied home loans from the Department of Veterans Affairs, prompting a response from Congress. When one veteran was denied his home loan benefit, he reached out to Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Massachuse…
The helicopter is seemingly tied forever with the Vietnam War, so it's easy to forget that it actually got its start in World War II, hit its stride in Korea, and that Vietnam was just an expansion on those earlier successes. But while helicopters …
Not everyone joins the military right after hearing a news report about Pearl Harbor attacks, after seeing the Twin Towers fall, or after hearing a speech by President Polk talking about "American blood" shed "on American soil." No, most troops …
Did anyone in your high school complain about gym rats and "show muscles"? Well, there's not really any such thing as show muscles in the military. Every fiber can make you more lethal, whether it's the biceps to curl a tank or artillery round t…
Members from the local and U.S. communities got down and dirty in the mud during the inaugural Samurai Run July 21, 2019 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. The Marine Corps Community Services event was held as a chance for lo…
Believe it or not, some of the greatest pioneers in the use of military helicopters were Coast Guardsmen. These early breakthroughs took place during World War II when the Navy was too busy expanding traditional carrier operations to focus on rotary…
World War II was over. Defense manufacturers had armories full of new goodies that they wanted to sell to the U.S. as it entered the Cold War, but America was no longer desperate for every piece of materiel it could get its hands on thanks to Hitler…
Remember those super sweet toys from the 1990s, the planes with "backward" wings. The one that comes to mind for me is the old X-Men X-Jet. The new movies feature a plane that looks a lot more like an actual SR-71 Blackbird, but the old c…
You stretch, you warm-up, you ice, you even take Epsom-salt baths (OK, just that one time). But if you really want to take care of your sore muscles, in addition to all that you should learn about the benefits of foam rolling. The foam roller is a s…
Imagine you're a Navy torpedo pilot in World War II. Your life is exciting, your job is essential to American security and victory, but you spend most days crammed into a metal matchbox filled with gas, strapped with explosives, and flying over sha…
The U.S. Coast Guard has an under-recognized place in World War II history, fighting German spies before the U.S. entered the war and immediately taking on convoy escort duties, weather patrols, and anti-submarine missions after America dec…
Possibly the most popular TV show in late 2019 is one show that very few people have seen or know anything about. The first live-action Star Wars TV show ever — "Star Wars: The Mandalorian" — will hit Disney+ late 2019. But when does …
Imagine the following scenario: A bloody war rages overseas as a fanatical, totalitarian ideology conquers entire countries. The U.S. government announces it will send military forces abroad to stem the tide of the aggression. Despite increasingly …
It turns out naval aviators are just like every other sailor.