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No Hollywood war movie is perfect. No matter how long the production studio takes to develop the project or how long the crew is on set filming the movie, there're always going to be some avoidable mistakes. However, we have see…
In the military, service members come and go as their orders cause them to relocate frequently. This means, at a moment's notice, you need to pack up your gear and move on to the next portion of your military career. It's all a part of …
In 2008, former SEAL Salvatore DeFranco was busy ramping up for his second deployment to Iraq when an unexpected accident happened. Salvatore was in a vehicle-on-pedestrian accident that left the SEAL with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), in a coma, …
Through intense, specialized training, special operations units become the elite arm of any military. To make the most of their training, these units often get special tools.
Every night, single Marines of all ages and sizes travel to their local social spots to talk to prospective mates in the hopes of scoring a phone number or two. If you do muster the courage to walk up to someone only to forget how to spea…
While the Air Force is best known for dropping bombs on the enemy — and they've done a lot of that throughout the War on Terror — there is one critical mission that some elite airmen carry out: evacuating wounded troops in the middle of a firef…
Very few things truly connect every troop from every era in the military quite like a cup of coffee. From the gritty First Sergeant who drinks it black to the fresh Lieutenant who likes a bit of coffee with their sugar, everybody's veins in the mil…
When people think of airborne operations during the Vietnam War, they think of a lot of helicopters flying around delivering troops while the Air Force and Navy flew against North Vietnam. While those were big parts of the war, the air campaign was …
Before troops enlist in the military, they often find themselves preparing for the hellfire that their soon-to-be Drill Sergeant/Instructor is going to rain on them. Hate to break it to you, but there's no escaping it — everyone gets bit in this …
Chaplains do a lot for the troops they serve during war, whether it's bringing comfort to a badly wounded soldier in their last moments or helping guide a troop through rough, emotional times. A chaplain may be of just about any religion, but no ma…
It almost seems like something out of a James Bond movie — heavily armed submarines suddenly disappearing without a trace while underway. But sadly, in 1968, the truth would turn out be far worse than fiction when four countries reele…
February is here, football season is over, and Spring is around the corner. Summer — swimsuit season — will soon be upon you. There's no more time for excuses; kick your fitness regimen into high gear. You know, the regimen you resol…
Although the perfect movie doesn't exist, 1994's Forrest Gump gets pretty damn close. Directed by legendary filmmaker, Robert Zemeckis, the film chronicles the fictional life of a man who lacks social intelligence but makes up for it …
One of the least impressive wars in American history is the Toledo War. In 1835, a time after Ohio gained stat…
As another Valentine's Day rolls around the corner, a countless number of very single infantrymen are fully stocked in the barracks of your local military base. The ground pounders are well-groomed, employed, and are trained to kill everyt…
During the hell that was World War II, the U.S. conducted 72 straight days of vicious bombing raids on the island of Iwo Jima to gain access. America did everything within their power to weaken Japanese forces before sending ground troops in to secu…
The automobile company with the most American of origin stories is way more 'Merica than you might think. Ford, as a brand, is so well-known for making cars and trucks that it might surprise you to know it also pumped out nuclear weapons a…
In the wake of the United States protesting a close encounter between a Su-27 Flanker and a Lockheed EP-3E Aries II electronic surveillance aircraft operated by the United States Navy, the Russians have a response: They're not apologizing. …
Moscow authorities have struggled to clear the streets and told children they could skip school after the Russian capital was hit by massive snowfall. The national meteorological service said on Feb. 5 2018 that more than the monthly aver…
Military recruiters are trained to convince young adults to sign up for service, but many prospects need a more than just a smooth talker to get them to enlist. We've all seen the Air Force recruiting posters of high-spirited airmen, sta…