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China's first indigenous aircraft carriers are currently undergoing sea trials and are getting a good amount of international buzz. There is one crucial thing to remember about these large, powerful vessels, however. Their primary weapon, for both …
There's an old U.S. Marine adage: "The only color that matters in the Corps is green." That saying got its start in the 1970s under the guidance of Gen. Leonard Chapman, Jr. In the 20th Century, the U.S. military was far ahead of the rest of the …
You need to be motivated to get and stay in shape. Whether that inspiration is rooted in making money, being attractive, or simply maintaining good health, everyone needs a reason to continue to push themselves to their physical limits.Unfort…
When we train, most of us do exercises that require the use of both arms, like the classic bench press, EZ-curls, and bent-over rows. These are all incredible movements that will allow you to build muscle and burn that stubborn belly fat. After week…
The United States and Iran have traded warnings over U.S. efforts to block Iran's oil exports, with Tehran suggesting that it could retaliate by blocking oil tankers from leaving the Persian Gulf.The exchange began on July 4, 2018 when Irani…
In World War II's Pacific Theater, the United States had a big problem: the operating area was humongous. In one sense, it's no surprise — the Pacific is the world's largest ocean and they needed to get across that ocean in order to defeat Japa…
If there's one ship that is iconic of the United States Navy's dominance of the ocean, it is the Nimitz-class supercarrier. These vessels, the first of which entered service in 1975, are yuge (to use the parlance of the present commander-…
The Census Bureau says there are 3.8 million wounded veterans living in America today. That's as many wounded veterans as there are people living in the states of New Hampshire, Hawaii, and Maine combined. What's even more heartbre…
The remaining flyoffs involved in the OA-X program, the U.S. Air Force's search for a new light attack/armed reconnaissance plane, have been cancelled. The announcement comes after the fatal crash of an
In the gym world, Mondays are known as "International Chest Day." Many believe that the chest is the focal point of a perfect physique, so, to start your week off right, you need to work out those muscles first. Having a well-trained chest tends t…
The Trump administration has been seeking closer ties with India and trying to further isolate Iran, but the …
An Air Force veteran has created a business that provides variety and comfort in military lodging. Ever heard of Airbnb? Well, Military Crashpad is similar, but specifically caters to military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Just before the climax of Top Gun — during which Iceman, Maverick, and their comrades have to provide cover for a rescue mission — there's a moment where the hard-driven CAG (played by James Tolkan) lays out the situation. Despite some…
Troops lose their mind when they have to go to either Fort Irwin or Twentynine Palms. They're both in insanely hot climates, offer very little to do outside of training, and the living conditions are far worse than what POGs are accustomed to. Desp…
Amid growing calls for an end to the seemingly never-ending war in Afghanistan, the President of the embattled country is looking for a political solution to the conflict. Unfortunately,
A good sidearm is the ultimate plan B. You don't want to have to use it, but if you do have to — it better work. They're kind of the last line of defense for American freedom and they've come a long way in 240-plus years. The si…
The video game community is filled with the same amount of douchebags as regular society. The majority of gamers hop online, as they have for years, to enjoy spending some time playing their favorite title — then, some as*hole comes in and ruins…
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is an iconic plane of World War II. The famous Memphis Belle, recently placed on display at the National Museum of the United States Air F…
If you've read the book Lone Survivor, written by former SEAL Marcus Luttrell, or seen the 2014 movie adaptation of the same name, then you're very familiar with the incredible tale of survival and valor. But prior to Luttrell's involvem…
While the saga of Private First Class Jessica Lynch, a soldier assigned to the 507th Maintenance Company who was captured by Saddam's forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom, is well known, the incredibly heroic story of the attempt to rescue that un…