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Sailors moving over the summer should start preparing early, said Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Household Goods (HHG) Director John E. Hilaman."A good move doesn't just happen," he said, "it takes planning."Hilaman recommends sai…
To put it bluntly, the M113 armored personnel carrier looks like a big box on tracks. It's equipped with a primary weapon that's over 75 years old that isn't particularly effective against its modern contemporaries. And yet it's served with the …
Going out on the town with a group of veterans is definitely an experience that all civilians should try at least once. Not only will it dispel any preconceived notions that a civilian might have about the troops — we're not all crazy, loud as*…
One of the less-exciting participants in Saber Strike 2018 is actually one of the most important strategic elements of the United States: the Maritime Prepositioning Force. Recently, the ships in this force helped conduct multi-national training exe…
When you first enlist and are given loads of new gear, it's a pretty great feeling — until you realize that you'll have to return most of it eventually. Not all of it, but most. Obviously, you keep your well-worn and dirty uniforms and plenty of…
"The Hump" was the nickname Allied pilots gave the airlift operation that crossed the Himalayan foothills into China. It was the Army Air Force's most dangerous airlift route, but it was the only way to supply Chinese forces fighting Japan — an…
Here in America, land of the free, when we hear news about North Korea, it further reinforces our desire to never step foot in the reclusive nation. All the negative press that comes from within the DPRK has us sure that it's the worst p…
History books will forever speak of the countless heroics and astonishing life of General George S. Patton. He'll always be remembered as the Army officer who became an
The helmet is an essential piece of gear that protects our troops, but such protection doesn't come without heft. Even with sophisticated technologies and materials, today's Modular Integrated Communications Helmet weighs a little over three and a…
Every Marine is a rifleman — we all know this to be true. One Marine and his rifle can deliver a world of hurt unto the bad guys. But it's been a long time since Marines have relied on rifles alone to complete the mission. In fact, Mar…
During Bethesda's E3 Showcase, game director Todd Howard offhandedly mentioned that West Virginia is the perfect setting for a Fallout game because it's where actual nuclear secrets are kept. If you do a little digging into the histor…
Recruiters are well-practiced in convincing young adults that military service is the best option to propel them into a happy, successful future. We've all seen the recruiting posters that show off a mighty lookin' Marine or a tough soldier and we…
No one likes being stuck on a pointless detail. Whether it's a legitimate task that needs to be done or it's just a way to stall for time until close-out formation, everyone would much rather be doing nothing. Some troops will try to talk their wa…
What's old is new again. So it is with rye whiskey. In the 17-and-1800s,
If you know a thing or two about military life, then you've probably heard of military working dogs. These faithful animals bring a lot to the table for American troops. That being said, they aren't the only members of the animal kingdom who chip …
It's been over 40 years since the AH-64 Apache made its first flight. This helicopter emerged as the best among entrants to the 1972 Advanced Attack Helicopter program, beating out a design from Bell to become the Army's most advanced helicopter. …
Red Flag is legendary among fighter pilots. This exercise, held several times a year at Nellis Air Force Base, located near Las Vegas, is where American combat pilots have gone to hone their skills since the end of the Vietnam War."Red Flag-…
Being an infantry Marine stationed in Hawai'i is a blessing and a curse. If you get stationed out there, civilians will sarcastically tell you how hard your life is and fellow service members will glare at you with jealousy, but they don't know th…
The Coast Guard has long been given huge tasks without getting a lot of the manpower, hulls, or aviation assets needed to complete them. Considering how much ground they need to cover with what little they have, it's safe to they they're the exper…
Military simulators are always a huge hit within the gaming community. Flight simulators give gamers the opportunity to sit in a (simulated) cockpit. First-person shooters imitate the life of an infantryman. World of Warships and World …