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Golfing is nearly revered among officers. Almost every military installation has a golf course and, if you look, you'll definitely find officers who set their meetings at the driving range. But the reason why all officers love golfing is exactly th…
Ketogenic, South Beach, and Atkins are a few of the most well-known diet plans that countless people from around the country try in hopes of shedding unwanted pounds. Since most troops in the military can't be as selective with their food choices a…
Landing on a carrier is perhaps one of the toughest feats in all of aviation. In fact, studies have shown that pilots are more anx…
The Battle of Midway is remembered as one of the greatest naval victories in American history. The big moments — whether it was the heroic sacrifice of Torpedo Squadron 8 or dive bombers catching three Japanese carriers exposed and vulnerable — …
Bayonets epitomize the warrior mentality. Although it's been a good while since the last official call was made to "fix bayonets" in an actual combat mission, the ancillary CQC weapon retains a special place in many warfighters' hearts. Of cours…
Over their long history of aviation, Canadian engineers have designed a number of highly performant planes and have built other greats under license. Canada has long operated advanced aircraft, notably the CF-18, a modified version of the F/A-18 Hor…
U.S. involvement in Iraq has gone on for far longer than you might have thought. In the heat of World War II, Hitler had his eyes on the Middle East for resources. However, the British had laid claim to the area with the Sykes-Picot Agreement, and A…
Recent reports have surfaced that state that the B-1B Lancer might get a cannon to help provide close support for troops on the ground. Now, as we all know, when it comes to using a gun to provide support for the troops,
In 1987, Warner Brothers released Full Metal Jacket, a film that follows a young Marine as he endures the hardships of basic training and gets thrust immediately into the brutality of the Vietnam War.This film, which is hailed as one…
If you're a Marine or sailor and your unit receives orders to deploy, then you're also looking at spending a little over a month training in the Mojave Desert. Every year, Marines from all over the U.S. and Japan take a trip to Twentynine Palms, C…
One of the most entertaining video game franchises to make waves in last decade has got to be Fallout. It's a quirky take on the nuclear apocalypse that shows us a world in which the 1950s marked the last cultural shift before the world's…
In the late 1980s, the Pavania Tornado was entering widespread service with the Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force). Despite this, the British, Germans, and Italians were seeking to create …
This cockpit video footage of Blue Angel 4 in the "slot" position shows F/A-18 Hornets flying INCHES from each other — even as they do advanced aerial acrobatics. Oh, and it's a 360 degree video, so you can get the full picture of what t…
Many veterans chose the military life in search of something bigger than themselves. This rings true even for British royalty. Just like his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, his father, Prince Charles, and his brother, Prince William, Prince Harr…
During World War II, the U.S. and Russia fought together as allies against Hitler and his massive German army. That "friendship," however, quickly soured after the elimination of their common enemy. The relationship was fraught with trust…
Mock IEDs attacks, fire and maneuvering drills, and scrambled medical evacuations are just a few exercises Marines and sailors run while training at Mojave Viper. "The Viper" takes place in Twentynine Palms, California, the largest training base o…
Brigadier General Chuck Yeager is best-known for being the first man to break the sound barrier. He was also a World War II ace and saw action in Vietnam as commanding officer of the 405th Tactical Fighter Wing, flying B-57s. But did you know that t…
This month is Mental Health Month, so we sat down the Department of Veterans Affairs' Director of Innovation and Collaboration for the VA's Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Dr. Wendy Tenhula. The good doctor was very outgoing in exp…
The 2010 smash-hit video game Call of Duty: Black Ops featured many of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Cold War. While some of them have been proven false, others are impossible to debunk — but a select few are very much true. One…
The gym is full of people of every age, race, and religion, all of whom have their own reasons for being there. It's a place where people can build themselves up, both mentally and physically, in a positive environment. Unfortunately, there's a se…