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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…
Last week, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper sailed within 12 nautical miles of a…
Most of the time, pilots in air forces fly from air bases. On those bases, pilots have ready rooms that are nice and comfortable, stocked with all the amenities needed for those who know that, at any given time, war could break out — or there coul…
There are two types of firefights that ground troops experience: fun ones and others that suck. The fun ones consist of taking enemy contact, maneuvering in on them, and clearing them out with tons of firepower without any good guys inju…
"Leatherneck," "Jarhead," and "Devil Dog" are just a few of the names Marines have had labeled with throughout the years. "Leatherneck" came from the first Marine Corps' uniform that had a high leather collar while "Jarhead" represents th…
Yes, there are jokes aplenty that tear down reservists for anything ranging from a lack of physical fitness to a disregard of regulations to even workspace cleanliness. If you were to judge solely from the bad rap they get from active duty, it'd b…
For over a century, machine guns have had a major effect on ground combat. Their efficacy against infantry prompted the invention of the tank in World War I, for instance. They've changed the way wars are fought and have played a huge role in forgi…
Most soldiers really don't like to have "Carl" around. There is one exception, though. Now, it looks as if this "Carl," which the Army grunts…
There aren't many ranks throughout the U.S. Armed Forces that have a lateral promotion between two separate ranks at the same pay grade. The difference between Master Sergeants and First Sergeants is nearly the same as Sergeants Major and …
Every military branch makes it plain where exactly you stand. It is worn on your uniform, printed on your CAC, you are greeted by it every day. "It" is rank and it plays a significant role as it entails your duties and expectations, job notwithsta…
Much to the surprise of nearly everyone who's actually in the military and doesn't give a damn about looking fashionable, apparently military-style is
A U.S. Marine stationed aboard any Naval vessel enjoys a lifestyle very similar to that of cargo. Marines are often sequestered to their color coordinated quarters (ours were red) where they sleep in coffin racks, are given a small window of time to…
The Marines have always tried to ensure that the grunts on the ground get reliable support from other assets, whether that asset is naval gunfire, artillery, or aircraft. Historically, they've been willing to consider solutions that might seem comp…
Words matter. And sometimes well-meaning words can sting. It's been almost 2 decades since I said, "I do" and entered the military family — and its rather unique lifestyle. Here is my list of the 4 biggest offenders in the "things n…
Some military families love to PCS. The sense of adventure that comes with moving to another duty station every few years is exciting to them. Even when they receive orders to a location not on the top of their…
Several countries have planes that torture aviation aficionados — airframes that showed so much potential but never made it to the field due to complicated politics, technical failures, or other reasons unknown. For the United States, it's the XB…
Recently, a new "challenge" trend has emerged on the internet. This time around, people are eating single-load Tide Pods and, with this reason-defying phenomenon, comes a wave of memes defending the pods and even videos of teenagers actually eatin…
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On Sept. 11, 2001, America was changed forever when 19 men from a terrorist network attacked our country by …
The Kirov-class nuclear-powered guided-missile cruisers often grab most of the attention when people look at the Russian Navy's surface ships. That's very understandable — these are powerful assets, packing powerful weapons, like the SS-N-19 Shi…