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If you use the Marine Corps' iconic eagle, globe and anchor to try and make a buck, you're gonna hear about it real fast. In fact, almost any use of an official government seal, logo or name will usually result in a cease and desist letter…
Burn pits are, without a shadow of a doubt, the post-9/11 veteran's Agent Orange. Countless troops have been exposed to the toxic gases given off by the mishandling of dangerous substances, and twelve veterans have died as a direct result …
This article was sponsored by Altama.If you've spent any amount of time in the field, then you likely understand the importance of having qua…
As the United States approaches the 20-year mark of the war on terror, the country continues to lose her service members. But we aren't losing the vast majority of them to combat with the enemy. Instead, accidents and suicide are inflicting most of…
Senior exploitation happens more often than you might think, and there's no better time to focus on it than June for World Elder Abuse Month. With the aging baby boomer population comes a higher concentration of wealth in the hands of seniors. On t…
Following World War I, many troops were rapidly diagnosed with "shell shock." World War II brought the new label of "combat stress reaction." Today, it's known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD – which is diagnosed when negative symp…
There's a time honored tradition of military service within some families. The father serves his country to build a better life for his children. He raises his child brave enough to survive this harsh and crazy world. After their job finishes and t…
If you're not walking forward into your military marriage with the tactical proficiency of any well-planned operation, it's time to revisit the field guide. It's been one helluva make or break year so far with thousands stranded in PCS lim…
Members of the Armed Forces will be familiar with the term "contraband." In basic training, it was civilian clothing. On deployment, it was alcohol. For the Union soldiers that occupied Jefferson City, Missouri, in 1861, contraband referred to the…
This post was sponsored by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. 'Sniper: Assassin's End' is now available on Blu-ray & D…
In continuation with the complete catastrophe that is 2020, voters on both sides of the aisle agree Father's Day 2020 official theme to be, "Sorry we forgot, this gift had express shipping." We're just kidding, but you're welcome for rem…
Editor's note: We Are The Mighty is a non-partisan outlet and does not officially endorse any candidate for office. However, we're always happy to report and celebrate veterans doing important things.Retired Navy Commander Todd Cha…
In the military, practical jokes help pass time, generate camaraderie, and send a message of where you rank socially. The truth is, practical jokes are the reason for some of a troop's most ingenious uses of time.If you think about it, …
The Joint Direct Attack Munition gets a lot of attention for its ability to strike within 30 feet of a target, no matter what the weather is like. But with all that attention, other bombs get short shrift it seems. Take, for instance, the…
The forecast for America is changing. The country has been dominated by a pandemic with no end in sight. However, the future for the military is looking bright. What does this mean for military families?
MOSCOW -- You might think governments seeking digital oversight of their citizens would avoid invoking the author who coined the phrase "Big Brother is watching you" and implanted the nightmare of total state surveillance in the imaginations of mi…
Utility deposits, eating in restaurants because your kitchen is in boxes, having to buy everyone in the family a winter coat because you moved from Florida to Colorado in February (just me?) -- military families know that whether you do a full HHG o…
It's the mission of all branches of the U.S. military to protect all citizens, defend liberty and uphold the Constitution. Being a good citizen entails giving back to each branch in every way we can. The Green Berets, founded in 1952 by John…
It's well known that in the American military, the green beret is the exclusive headdress of soldiers qualified as Army Special Forces. The only way to don one of these distinctive berets is to complete the arduous "Q Course" and be awarded a Spe…
Children love playing with toys. So, it makes sense that immature adults love playing with toys, too. A benefit of being in the military is that we can pretend like there's actually a legitimate reason for playing along. Somewhere along …