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Nobody wants to do work. It's just one of those boxes that need to be checked every single day.Maybe you're just not feeling like dealing with a handful of mundane tasks that day. Perhaps you see an avalanche of bullsh*t barreling downh…
The recent aerial bombardment of Syrian chemical weapons production facilities was one of epic proportions, featuring aircraft and warships from three countries — namely France, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Reminiscent of the l…
When America was founded in 1776, the officers in charge wore powdered wigs. As time marched on, so did the evolution of regulation hairstyles — including facial hair. For most, facial hair isn't an option anymore, but the military haircut was st…
The Navy defaced the sky. NASA did it on another planet.
The Littoral Combat Ship has been nothing short of problematic for the US Navy. Engineering and mechanical issues have repeatedly sidelined a number of active LCS warships, sometimes in foreign ports for months at a…
On December 26, 1994, millions of shoppers across North America rushed to malls in an attempt to make the most of post-Christmas sales. Across the Atlantic Ocean, at an airport in Marseille, France, a small group of men decked out from head to toe i…
The Russian Oscar-class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine, also known as an SSGN, is one of the most fearsome adversaries a carrier strike group could face. When one goes out to sea,
As the fight continues with radical Islamic terrorist groups, like ISIS, enemies have begun to use drones against the coalition. These drones aren't like the MQ-1 Predator (now retired) or the MQ-9 Reaper as used by the U.S. military. Instead, they…
Coming up with a training exercise that is engaging is required of every junior NCO on a weekly basis. If a leader trusts their Joes, this should be a time to reward his or her troops with something that is less useful and more enjoyable.You …
With all the dumb stuff that's going on in the world today, it's a damn good thing that the military never loses its sense of humor. In fact, we're constantly busy coming up with new and hilarious ways to bash on rival branches in good fun.
Believe it or not, the United States Navy has a very fast testbed vessel — one that not only looks futuristic, but is also being used to test all sorts of futuristic technology. That vessel is known as the Stiletto, and while it looks lik…
Have you ever wondered why there's so much hype surrounding CrossFit? Well, it seems veterans are benefiting from the intense workouts in more ways than one. Take Air Force Veteran Rachel Escolas for example. She tried out CrossFit for…
Here's a thing you may not know: Many modern militaries still operate planes similar to the ones used during World War II. Surprised? Don't be. Just like how babies aren't born with the natural ability to run marathons, new pilots can't just hop…
The National Archives will open a special exhibit dedicated to former First Lady Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Ford. The exhibit will include rarely seen objects, documents, and photographs that highlight Betty Ford's courage and candor when speaking pu…
The following is an excerpt from the first book by Air Force veteran and Hollywood writer Dan Martin. Titled
You've just proven yourself to the doubters and in your moment of triumph you turn and ask just one question: "How do you like them apples?" This phrase has been used for decades and has been made popular by films like Good Will Hunting …
Most people have heard of Jet-Assisted Take-Off, also known as "JATO." Unfortunately, it's usually in connection with a story involving a Chevrolet Impala and a D…
In the 1980s, South Africa was facing a problem. Their fighters were getting old, their hostile, Soviet-backed neighbors were getting more modern fighters (like the MiG-23), and nobody in the West wanted to sell them new planes because of a…
Military working dogs — MWDs for short — have long partnered with Americans in war. These four-legged troops have seen a lot of action in the Global War on Terror, including the raid that took out Osama bin Laden. The dogs have long been loyal c…
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