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Every now and then, the pricks known as 'Blue Falcons' come and ruin things for everyone else. They break the rules and make everyone else suffer. They rat out their brothers- and sisters-in-arms. They even damage the reputation of others to make …
The Battle of Antietam is also known as Sharpsburg. Bull Run is also called Manassas. Shiloh is also Pittsburg Landing. Some of these may be familiar to you, some of them may sound weird. But there is a reason for it, and it's mainly because of the…
The 2.5-mile wide, 148-mile long stretch of land that separates South Korea from North Korea is undoubtedly the most fortified border in the world. Landmines dot the land and each side is ready to destroy the other at a moment's notice. The …
Imagine you're playing a game of Risk. While everyone else is busy squabbling with their neighbors, you take each turn to quietly bolster your army. You sit back and build up while making friends with the right people so you can focus on your own m…
Just about everyone knows about the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It was from this stage that "the shot heard `round the world" echoed out and it was here that Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride. But do you know why the British…
When a customer walks into the health and wellness section of the PX, it's likely that a salesperson will try to sell them the most expensive brand of supplements on the shelf. You know, that name-brand stuff that's covered in photos of some rippe…
Within the last few years, 360-degree cameras have hit the market and they're changing the way we record our favorite memories. They may also have implications for how our nation fights its enemies.When it comes to fighting a ground war, hav…
Do you have a plan for the catastrophe most likely to affect your area? Since the WATM staff is based in LA, our most likely natural disaster is either an earthquake or devastating mudslides. We wondered which one of us in the of…
Supporting the military is nothing new to T-Mobile. The carrier is one of America's most dedicated veteran employers. In keeping with the practice of asking c…
Sea bass is considered a culinary delicacy around the world. The Chilean sea bass, in fact, often turns up on five-star restaurant menus. But if you've been keeping up with the times, you know that there's a new, American sea bass out in the ocean…
Steve from MREinfo has long been the go-to source for all things related to rations, but he may have just made his the most interesting discovery to date: an emergency ration from the Second …
Radars have long been used to track targets in the air or at sea but, traditionally, radar isn't known for its ability to track targets on land. Despite its reputation, radar has been used for exactly that purpose as far back as Operation Desert St…
The loss of the Argentinean Navy submarine, ARA San Juan, last November cost the lives of 44 sailors. The cause of this…
The National Archives hosts countless educational films that have come from the military throughout the ages. If you want to learn about declassified nuclear testing, they've
There are a lot of war movies to choose from, but not many of them are directed from the perspective of a man who lived through the mental torture that was the Vietnam War.With Platoon, critically acclaimed writer-director Oliver Sto…
There's a good chance that if you were to take a guess as to which warship was the most decorated ship in US Navy history, you'd probably get it wrong. In fact, you'd probably be shocked to learn that this vessel never once fired a shot in anger,…
When you're young and living in the barracks, regardless of whether you're legally old enough, you're going to enjoy a beer or some hard liquor. Underage drinking in the barracks happens every day. Although we don't condone the act, there's not…
The Second World War saw the creation, fielding, and use of some of the most powerful weapons. From massive battleships armed with guns that will never again be matched in size to the atom bomb, these weapons were built to cause shock and awe and br…
Immediately after the birth of aviation, there was a race to beat records, improve techniques, and push aerial boundaries. Being the first female to break the sound barrier is just one of the many records that Jacqueline Cochran holds, solidifying h…
Throughout the course of human evolution, the spear, as a weapon, has provided extra reach against powerful opponents. Back then, the fierce opposition typically had four legs. Today, the spear is antiquated technology. It's a still a great tool in…