The most unintentionally hilarious Rumsfeld ‘snowflake’ memos
On Jan. 24, the first portion of the roughly 59,000 pages’ worth …
The oldest computer program around is still in use at the Pentagon
In 1958, the DoD’s first contracting software was launched, using an early computer language called COBOL. As of 2017, that software still manages Pentagon contracts.
According to <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/538966/what-…
This is what the DoD has planned for a zombie apocalypse
We’ve all thought it. If the zombie apocalypse broke out right now, what would you do?
Rush to the nearest gun store or shopping mall like everyone else? Which are both a terrible ideas. Parents lose their sh*t over toys for Christmas, l…
5 consequences of the ‘Deploy or Get Out’ policy
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense issued a statement saying that in order to ensure our military remains at its strongest, any troop that’s been listed as non-deployable for 12 months or more will be removed from service. The policy was …
Did you know Timex was once a major U.S. defense contractor?
That’s right; the same company that makes affordable watches that you can buy at Walmart was once a major player in the world of defense contracting. It’s difficult to imagine, but Timex used to be mentioned in the same sentences as industry giants like Lockheed and Northrop. Timex was originally founded in 1854 as the … Continued
5 reasons zombies couldn’t defeat the U.S. military
So if a zombie were to come lumbering up your block right now, what would you do? Reach for your weapon? Bolt the doors and windows and stay inside? Rush to your nearest gun shop? Maybe try to make it on post? If you’ve watched even one episode of…
Censorship in the time of war: How the DoD controlled information
The War Office has the unique ability to censor letters, media reports and controls the flow of information from forward-deployed units to the general public. While most military members know this inherently, it might surprise you to understand how …
Senate’s UFO inquiry highlights Washington’s worries about “Doomsday” weapons
In April, the Department of Defense released three videos taken by U.S. Navy pilots showing what the military defines as unexplainable aerial phenomena, or UAPs — more commonly known in civilian vernacular as unidentified flying objects, or UFOs.<…
What happens when a military branch doesn’t have its own trademark
If you use the Marine Corps’ iconic eagle, globe and anchor to try and make a buck, you’re gonna hear about it real fast.
In fact, almost any use of an official government seal, logo or name will usually result in a cease and desist letter…
VA and DoD Identification Card Renewal and Issuance Guidance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) have taken action to minimize the number of non-essential required visits to identification (ID) card offices during the coronavirus public health emergency. If you have a VA or DoD ID card that has expired or …