4 pieces of military gear that no one uses (but you can’t throw out)
From the outside, the U.S. military is the finest fighting force on earth. For those who have served in its ranks, the reality behind the scenes is a bit different….
6 things geardos buy that are actually useful
No one wants to be labelled a “geardo.” They’re the person in the unit that spends way too much money to buy themselves things that are either not authorized for wear with the uniform or are redundant because the issued version is just as good. …
Top 5 necessities to keep on hand when traveling for deployment
Like traveling for a trip or vacation, military men and women need a few necessities to keep them afloat during their service. Getting free time to go shopping is also…
How the first ‘night vision’ scope turned the tide against Japan on Okinawa
It’s the little things in life that make life worth living. During World War II, those little things literally made life worth living, allowing American GIs to survive in situations…
This ridiculous WWI body armor somehow never managed to get fielded
One of the most magical feelings in the military is that moment you finally get back to the tent or barracks and can finally shed your Kevlar helmet and IOTV. That moment, when you can finally breathe and realize just how sweaty you were, is just pl…
6 pieces of gear you won’t believe the military used
Military budgets can contain some surprising items. These six pieces of gear probably raised some eyebrows when they were purchased.
1. Skateboards
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The 5 MOPP levels that could save you from a chemical attack
For hundreds of years, humans have developed technologies that yield the maximum amount of enemy fatalities in efforts to protect the home front. As time progresses, so, too, do the methods military leaders use to strike fear into the hearts of thei…
This is why ALICE packs will always be a staple in video games
The acronym ALICE Packs refers to a collection of load-carrying establishments employed by armed services. ALICE Packs are two separate designs of knapsacks used mostly by army soldiers in the field, each…
Why American paratroopers in World War II wore yellow gloves
By the time the United States entered World War II, the way the world fought wars had changed. Aircraft found more and more powerful uses, horses had given way to…