5 worst practices for someone new to the military
We often hear of hacks, insider tips or best practices for achieving success in various endeavors. It’s a good idea to research something ahead of time to gain advantage and…
Dr. Seuss and other great writers who served in the Armed Forces
Writing permeates the American soul and the fabric of our culture. These writers spent time in service and returned to the civilian world with new stories to tell. Check out…
What superpower each branch of the Armed Forces would have
In every parking lot on every military installation is a bumper sticker that reads, “not all heroes wear capes!” It’s a great message and all, but it’s always fun to speculate what life would be like if each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces w…
This is why China is downplaying the threat the Taliban poses
After the withdrawal of US armed forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban made statements claiming that their main goal currently is to enforce peace in the country. Being an immediate neighbor…
Why does America Need a Delta Force?
The Delta Force, like so many other organizations, is the answer to a problem. If you can consider that our country’s civic police force is the answer to a very…
5 reasons a draft is a terrible idea
You’ll meet people, both on social media and in real life, who argue that a solution to a widespread lack of discipline is to start drafting citizens right out of high school to serve in the military in some capacity. Whether you think there really…
What happened when the Royal Marines ‘invaded’ Estonia
The Royal Marines piled into helicopters and boats and inserted into Estonian territory, hitting positions on the mainland and on an isolated island, doing their best to inflict maximum casualties on the Estonian Volunteer Defence Force during an ex…
US snipers train with ally to sharpen shooting skills
The art of sniping is more than just proper cover, concealment and sight alignment; it demands vigilant situational awareness, flawless timing and solid arithmetic skills.
U.S. soldiers had a five-day Sniper Subject Matter Expert Exchange…
Disney World has a special resort hotel just for US troops
Already planning that special family getaway for next summer? If you’re thinking Disney World might be a little too expensive for your family, think again. Not only does the Magic Kingdom want more visits from more troops, but they’ve even created…
US and Canadian Air Force resupply northernmost inhabited place in the world
Airmen from the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing delivered more than 100,000 pounds of cargo to the most northern permanently inhabited place in the world, Sept. 26 to Oct. 4, 2019, as part of a joint operation with the Canadian Arm…