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There are key distinctions between the names that exist in the plethora of military insults. For example, a "blue falcon" is the buddy f*cker who will intentionally throw their comrade under the bus, while a "sh*tbag" is the troop who will get i…
The Lockheed F-35 Lightning is replacing the F-16 in many countries. For the most part, if a country is flying F-16s, then it's a safe bet that they will get the F-35. There may be some exceptions to that rule, of course, but for the most …
Troops come from every walk of life before they serve in the military. Rarely will you find any kind of unifying thread among them like a shared love of American Football. And it's a service-wide love. Whether the troop was a hardcore fan of their …
U.S. Coast Guardsman Bobby "Blackhat" Walters is the epitome of "cool cat." He's a Coastal Virginia Bluesman and an award-winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, producer, comedian, and actor. He's also the…
Many an airman have found themselves utterly confused whenever they encounter these wonderful and mythical creatures normally found somewhere downrange (or near one of our sibling service's chow hall). Their rank insignia is confusing fo…
Hollywood has done a great job of making writing letters to deployed troops seem glamorous and romantic, but the truth is there is nothing fun about having a loved one sent overseas. Being thousands of miles apart from the one you love with little t…
While Americans are familiar with the M1126 Stryker infantry combat vehicle and the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, they may not know that the latter was designed to counter a type of Russian vehicle that had been around for decades.
Before service members deploy, they undergo several different medical screenings to check if they're capable of making it through the long stretch. We get poked and prodded with all types of needles and probes prior to getting the "g…
The United States, Russia, and the People's Republic of China have all either deployed or are developing fifth-generation fighters. These are planes that sport stealth technology, high performance, and very advanced avionics. However, th…
Over the past few years, public awareness of veteran suicide has increased and, more importantly, people are more aware than ever before of the resources available to help struggling veterans and active-duty service members. However, in the past yea…
Witnesses reported seeing the 24 crates containing what has been called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" at a railroad station at Königsberg, Prussia in 1943. They had earlier been seen in the courtyard of Königsberg Castle. They were…
Let's face it, nobody likes a tattletale. This is especially true in the military. No, we're not talking of the folks around your office that snitch on you for not dotting every I or crossing every T. We're talking maritime tattletales, ships tha…
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award the U.S. can give out to the brave troops who go above and beyond the call of duty while engaging the enemy. The medal is authorized by Congress and is awarded at a White House ceremony by the Preside…
The awards that decorate a troop's dress uniform have meaning. If a troop does something extraordinary, there are plenty of awards they might earn, depending on the specific heroics. There are medals for more mundane actions, as well. If they serve…
In acknowledgement of veterans that have gone beyond their call of duty, the 3rd annual VETTY awards recognized marquee veterans that have exemplified ongoing public service and advocacy efforts, and who have demonstrated exceptional contribution an…
As a young boy, Henry Reeve served in the Union Army as a drummer during the American Civil War. By the time of his death in 1876, he was 26 years old and fought in more than 400 battles over seven years – against the Spanish. In 1868, …
The Marine Corps infantry is a place where a boots' dreams go to die. A fresh private first class or lance corporal might arrive at the Fleet Marine Force with loads of ambition only to have it ripped to shreds as the stark realization that they mi…
The military is a breeding ground for excellence. You have to be a cut — or two — above the rest to make it through those doors and the wringer doesn't stop until you are appropriately Blue, Green, or Marine. It is no surprise that …
The greatest divide in the U.S. Military is between grunts and the POGs. For as long as this divide has existed, the higher-ups have been trying to find ways to close this gap. To you peacemakers, we say, "good luck." Today, we offer in…
