Top 5 knife hand employment techniques
Bruce Lee introduced the West to “the way of the fist” and Chuck Norris made the round-house kick (in Wranglers and cowboy boots!) legendary. Neither of these individuals invented their…
6 ways to distract a instructor during room inspections
Room inspections can be stressful when you have a nitpicky instructor, especially if you’re about to go on leave. Marines pay extra attention to detail. It is why our uniforms…
This is how salty old Vietnam drill sergeants and instructors were made
If you’ve seen Full Metal Jacket, then you likely agree that Gunny Hartman was the breakout character of the film. That over-the-top, engrossing performance launched the career of R. Lee Ermey — even though his character met an arguably-…
5 hilarious drill instructor episodes
Marine Drill Instructors are the most disciplined and intimidating individuals to ever wear a uniform. Their reputation is legendary and include attributes such as tireless energy, superior attention to detail…
7 heartwarming photos of Marine drill instructors screaming at teenagers
Marine drill instructors are pretty intimidating when they are two inches from your face, but those who have gone through the experience of boot camp don’t mind watching others get similar treatment.
In fact, watching teenage Marine wan…
8 photos of the terrifying knife hand in action
All military service members dread the ominous “knife-hand” when being addressed by a superior as it usually means they are being corrected or some sort of discipline is soon to follow. Below are the 8 images designed to awaken your greates…
4 reasons why the quiet drill sergeant is the scariest one
Many civilians have a twisted understanding of how the military operates. Honestly, it might be best not to correct them. Their minds would be collectively blown if they knew the magnitude of downtime and dumb things that happen to our nati…
7 things you’ll never hear a Marine drill instructor say
Marine Corps boot camp is specially designed to mentally break down recruits before allowing them to earn the prestigious title of U.S. Marine.
When Marine hopefuls step on those famous yellow footprints during the receiving process, th…
5 truths about the drill life
Whether you’re about to live it or are wondering if it’s a viable personal move (as well as a great professional move), there are many questions surrounding drill life. Known as being “on the trail,” drill sergeants and their families deal with …
Marine boot camp still struggling with abuse
The US Marine Corps continues to grapple with hazing at its storied recruit training center at Parris Island in South Carolina, where the service punished at least eight drill instructors and a number of officers for abusive behavior last year, the …