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What to Watch: 10 military series that are 100% binge-worthy
Movies

What to Watch: 10 military series that are 100% binge-worthy

Got an hour or 24? Starting a new show, especially a really good one, can be as exciting as riding a roller coaster, boasts a much lower risk of exposure to COVID-19 and provides days of entertainment rather than minutes. Dive into these ser…

5 reasons why the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is extraordinary
Family & MilSpouse

5 reasons why the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is extraordinary

Since its founding in 1938, the Sturgis Motorcycle has been held every year with the exception of the three year period between 1939 and 1941; the rally did not take place due to gas rationing in support of the war effort overseas. However, the rall…

This stunning video shows how fast a railgun can shoot
Navy

This stunning video shows how fast a railgun can shoot

The Navy has been testing a railgun that could see deployment on the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt and her sister ships. The goal is to get …

9 things you should know before becoming a Marine infantry officer
Army

9 things you should know before becoming a Marine infantry officer

We've all seen Marine officer recruiting videos either on TV, on our mobile devices, or posted on a billboard next to the highway. For many, the video's imagery, music, and testimonials cause young minds to consider joining the Corps — for one r…

This non-profit wants  veterans to vote
Fitness

This non-profit wants veterans to vote

With less than 100 days until the 2020 election, Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) has a core mission of serving America's post 9/11 veterans. It is with this in mind that they launched The Vote Hub. "We are absolutely bi-partisan…

This GoFundMe is trying to save Space Camp
Family & MilSpouse

This GoFundMe is trying to save Space Camp

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless businesses across the nation and around the world have been forced to close their doors, some for good. Nonprofits like the famous Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama have suffered even more. As a…

Marine veteran and renowned actor Wilford Brimley dies
Marine Corps

Marine veteran and renowned actor Wilford Brimley dies

If you bring up the name Wilford Brimley to people, they will probably mention a myriad of references that they connect him to. Whether it be movies, television shows, commercials, public service announcements or his persona, Brimley has made an ind…

The Indian Air Force is more powerful than you think
Aviation

The Indian Air Force is more powerful than you think

India hasn't been given a lot of credit as a military power. Given that Mahatma Ghandi is highly revered for his advocacy of non-violence, it seems ironic that India has quietly become a significant military power in Asia. This is evidenced best by…

World War II Coast Guard veteran turns 100
World War II

World War II Coast Guard veteran turns 100

Born in 1920, Anderson Washington just celebrated his 100th birthday. A Coast Guard veteran of World War II, he's experienced a lot during his lifetime. Washington grew up in New Orleans during a time of deep segregation. As a Black man, it…

9 retorts that prove the Ancient Spartans were funnier than you thought
Humor

9 retorts that prove the Ancient Spartans were funnier than you thought

The ancient Spartans are legendary for their courage and discipline, but these warriors were also famous in their time for their dry, sarcastic humor. A "laconic phrase," a phrase that is especially concise and blunt, is actually named after Lacon…

5 wacky sights from the Sturgis motorcycle rally
Family & MilSpouse

5 wacky sights from the Sturgis motorcycle rally

Every year, thousands of motorcyclists descend on Sturgis, South Dakota for days of camaraderie, fanfare and riding. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, this year's rally is still happening. Here are 5 wacky sights you have to see to believe.

Former SEAL ready to break the world wing suit record for charity – Pt. 1
Navy

Former SEAL ready to break the world wing suit record for charity – Pt. 1

Former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf wants to raise $1 million for the Navy SEAL Foundation, a non-profit that supports the families of fallen SEALs, by jumping out of a plane at 36,500 feet. His…

Lee Greenwood and the USAF Band singing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ will give you chills
Army

Lee Greenwood and the USAF Band singing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ will give you chills

Other than the National Anthem, there really isn't another song out there that evokes the pride of country like Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A." So when the iconic singer teamed up with the United States Air Force band to perform it during…

This Marine is manufacturing weights in the U.S.A.
Survival

This Marine is manufacturing weights in the U.S.A.

Grant Broggi has been struggling right alongside many other small business owners due to the worldwide pandemic. But there's probably one big difference: He's a Marine. Broggi opened

This haunting photo essay shows MCAS El Toro 20 years after closing
History

This haunting photo essay shows MCAS El Toro 20 years after closing

Born of national duress in 1942, Marine Corps Air Station El Toro became a mission critical base on the West Coast of the United States. It served as a launch point for three major wars. It was often the final destination for Marines killed in Vietn…

This Southern preacher rose to the rank of general in the Confederate Army
Civil War

This Southern preacher rose to the rank of general in the Confederate Army

A total of four clergymen-turned-soldiers rose to the rank of general during the American Civil War. Three of these four holy men would fight for the Confederacy. The "gallant preacher soldier" of the Confederate Army of Tennessee proved to be the…

Watch this woman destroy the Army PT test without training
Army

Watch this woman destroy the Army PT test without training

Alright, we'll grant you that fitness personalities don't need to train up for simple tests. And the Army's current PT test is a very simple challenge. A quick test of upper body strength and endurance, a quick test of abdominal endurance, and a …

Veteran family uses the great outdoors to heal
Army

Veteran family uses the great outdoors to heal

Luke and Amy Bushatz knew they needed a big change or they weren't going to make it. So, they packed up their life, two boys and headed west. Their next stop? Alaska. "In 2015 we realized that to really seek mental health help and reco…

10 things every American should know about the Purple Heart
Wars

10 things every American should know about the Purple Heart

On Friday, August 7, National Purple Heart Day will be observed. Around the country, states, counties, and cities will pause to recognize the service and sacrifice of their citizens. Observed since 2014, National Purple Heart Day is a time for Ameri…

The oldest living Marine just turned 105
Marine Corps

The oldest living Marine just turned 105

On July 31, 2020, the town of Stockton, California held a drive-by birthday celebration for a distinguished resident of The Oaks at Inglewood assisted living facility. A parade of local residents and first responders turned out to greet Marine Maj. …