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This article is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars.During the last few months, Americans have faced a lot of adversity and continue to look for those to lead, guide an…

Christopher Lee cemented himself as an icon of the silver screen. During his long and prestigious acting career he was in hundreds of films. His most notable roles were Dracula and later the Wizard Saruman in The Lord of the Rings. However,…

At the Japan Maritime United Isogo shipyard in Yokohama, JS Izumo DDH-183 has entered into the process of being converted to a genuine aircraft carrier. Currently designated as a helicopter destroyer, Izumo does not have the capabi…

The women's branch of the U.S. Naval Reserve during WWII is better known as WAVES – Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. It was established on July 21, 1942, by Congress and signed into law by President Roosevelt just nine days later. …

America has a car culture. Our country is connected by highways and interstates. For a teenager, a driver's license and a set of wheels is a passport to freedom on the open road. For service members, packing up the car and driving cross country is …

Though the distinction between training and exercising might seem unimportant — it isn't. How you label your physical activity says more about you, your mindset, and your probable rate of success than any PFT score ever could. I first saw …

It's usually awesome when life imitates art – especially when that art form is an action movie. The good guys usually overcome big odds and the bad guys usually get put away. But cop life doesn't work out like that sometimes. In the movies, when…

Last year, the Australian Army hosted one of its largest military exercises with participants from the U.S. Marine Corps and the French military working side-by-side with Australian forces. The three militaries practiced how to work with each other …

When the "Top Gun: Maverick" trailer was released, it took the internet by storm with its exciting shots of legendary Navy fighters doing incredible things and legendary actors looking a bit older than any of us would have liked. Response…

What do you think of the combat boots currently worn by the Service? I think they're pretty BA. Great for kicking in doors, and stomping throats.Turns out that may be the wrong way to look at our boots though... When you compare the n…

Master Sergeant George Hand US Army (ret) was a member of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, The Delta Force. He is a now a master photographer, cartoonist and storyteller.The M4 carbine completely slicked down is a…

Proposed amendments to the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act would add three diseases to the Department of Veterans Affairs' list of illnesses presumed…

This series of articles isn't meant to offer concrete, hard-and-fast rules about close-quarters combat (CQB). Like anything in life, there are dozens of paths to a destination, and efficiency and safety make the difference. This article series will…

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In the ultimate example of "fake it til you make it," Ferdinand Demara boarded the HMCS Cayuga, a Canadian Navy destroyer during the Korean War. He was impersonating a doctor, which was fine until the ship started taking on more serious c…

In August 1990, Saddam Hussein's Iraqi Army invaded and occupied neighboring Kuwait in a move which brought swift condemnation from much of the rest of the world. In response, U.S. President George H.W. Bush ordered planes, ships, and troops brough…

In this episode of the Mandatory Fun podcast, Blake, Tim, and O.V. speak with Army veteran and fitness expert Jennifer Campbell on what veterans can do during their busy day to stay in shape — especially when going to morni…

When the cheers of the viral military homecomings have dissipated and the videos stop playing, real life begins. Netflix's new documentary, Father Soldier Son

Queen Elizabeth II is Britain's longest reigning monarch. However, she was breaking barriers even before the crown became hers. Elizabeth was also the first female of the Royal family to be an active duty member of the British Armed Forces. This al…

Master Sergeant George Hand US Army (ret) was a member of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, The Delta Force. He is a now a master photographer, cartoonist and storyteller.Student: "Sergeant, how long do I have to …