Featured in InfantryBYUncle WalkieMar 22, 2023Share5 phrases Marine grunts hateEveryone has a pet peeve, something that gets under their skin, like the old man in the neighborhood who yells at the kids walking across his lawn. Mild irritation can… BYUncle WalkieMar 22, 2023ShareBYTeam MightyDec 1, 2022ShareWhy German veterans of Stalingrad broke their infantry assault badgesThere are very few battles in the history of warfare that have the enduring legacy of the Battle of Stalingrad. When the German Army reached Stalingrad, it had failed to… BYTeam MightyDec 1, 2022ShareBYU.S. ArmyJan 4, 2023ShareThis is the insane training it takes to earn the Army Expert Infantryman BadgeThrough the darkness, the Soldiers pushed forward toward their objective. Sweat was dripping off the chins of some, hitting the ground as each mile passed. Their rucksacks seemed heavier with each passing step, their helmets weighing down… BYU.S. ArmyJan 4, 2023ShareBYEric MilzarskiNov 5, 2022ShareThe soil new infantrymen walk on is bloodied from every American warDeep in the swampland along the Alabama-Georgia border is U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning. It’s home to many beautiful locales, such as Sand Hill, where you’ll hear drill sergeants snapping the civilian out of young infantrymen, and the … BYEric MilzarskiNov 5, 2022ShareBYLogan NyeOct 12, 2022ShareThis is what makes Marine scout snipers so deadlyMarine scout snipers are some lethal dudes. Capable of sending lead downrange with great accuracy, they’re also great for getting eyes on the battlefield for persistent reconnaissance. Here’s what makes them so deadly: 1. Yes, … BYLogan NyeOct 12, 2022ShareBYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022Share17 photos that show how high schoolers are turned into badass Marine infantrymenMarine Corps infantrymen are certified badasses capable of destroying enemy positions and forces with high levels of violence. But wait, Marines aren’t born out of forges in the ground like Uruk-hai. So how does the Marine Corps take sof… BYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022ShareBYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022Share5 differences between Army and Marine Corps infantryThe U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps infantrymen pride themselves on being some of the biggest badasses on every block they roll into. They have more similarities than differences, but they’re unique forces. Here are 5 ways you can tell Marine and A… BYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022ShareBYTeam MightyOct 1, 2022ShareThe top 7 best places for infantrymen to sleepThough military members of all stripes probably have an easy time sleeping in places other than a bed, infantrymen are especially adept at being able to sleep just about anywhere. We’ve ranked the best spots for grunts to catch some Z’s. … BYTeam MightyOct 1, 2022ShareBYCam ReaSep 23, 2022ShareThe 5 worst modern battles to fight as a foot soldierLet’s be clear — all battles suck for a foot soldier, even the smaller ones. But there were some in recent times that sucked more than others for the lowly grunt, with body counts piling up, bad commanders and leadership with a total lack of resp… BYCam ReaSep 23, 2022ShareBYTim KirkpatrickSep 21, 2022Share6 ways you can tell a troop isn’t an infantrymanWalk onto any American military base in the world, and you’re going to encounter some pretty disciplined men and women. Continue walking and you’ll also notice all the hard work each troop puts into their day. But you may also wonder w… BYTim KirkpatrickSep 21, 2022ShareBYJessica EvansSep 22, 2022ShareThe complete post guide to Fort BenningFort Benning Georgia is home to a robust military community. In fact, more than 120,000 active duty military, family, Reserves, retired military, and employees call it home. As you might… BYJessica EvansSep 22, 2022ShareBYJames ElphickAug 19, 2022ShareHow the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across GermanyThe 83rd Infantry Division, nicknamed Thunderbolt, first entered combat in Normandy in late June 1944. Generally fighting as part of Pat… BYJames ElphickAug 19, 2022ShareBYMiguel OrtizAug 12, 2022ShareThe Army’s Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Squad Vehicle is getting a laserIn June 2020, the Army selected GM’s submission for the Infantry Squad Vehicle. Based heavily on the commercially-available Chevrolet Colorado truck, the ISV features 70% off-the-shelf components. Despite this, the… BYMiguel OrtizAug 12, 2022ShareBYTeam MightyJul 27, 2022Share6 nice perks of joining Special Forces while in the US ArmyEveryone knows special operators are an elite warfighting team. Not to take anything away from conventional forces, we’re just saying that everyone has their place and special operations is a… BYTeam MightyJul 27, 2022ShareBYLogan NyeJul 27, 2022Share7 undeniable signs you’re a super POGLook, not everyone can be a hardcore, red-blooded meat eater. Someone has to man the phones at the big bases and that’s just the job for you. You’re a vital part of the American war machine, and you should be proud of yourself. But ther… BYLogan NyeJul 27, 2022ShareBYLogan NyeJun 12, 2022Share9 reasons mortarmen are so deadlyMortars used to be considered artillery weapons because they lob hot metal shells, sometimes filled with explosives, down on the enemy’s heads. But the mortar migrated to the infantry branch, and the frontline soldiers who crew the weapo… BYLogan NyeJun 12, 2022ShareBYRuddy CanoMay 31, 2022ShareThis is how Marine infantrymen prepare for a hikeThere are few words in the English language that stir up a tornado of hateful emotions in a Marine quite like “stay with the LT,” “the trucks aren’t coming,” and “hike.” There are plenty of mandatory hikes a Marine has to do… BYRuddy CanoMay 31, 2022ShareBYUncle WalkieMay 24, 2022Share5 reasons not to talk trash about a POGFor the uninitiated it’s best to clearly understand the definition of the term POG, sometimes spelled pogue. It’s a term generally accepted to mean “person other than a grunt.” A… BYUncle WalkieMay 24, 2022ShareBYLogan NyeMay 18, 2023ShareThis awesome ‘trench broom’ terrified Germans in both World WarsThe “trench broom” was so effective in the trenches on the Western Front of WWI that Germany protested their use. BYLogan NyeMay 18, 2023ShareBYTim KirkpatrickMay 18, 2023Share7 of the best ways infantrymen create unbreakable bondsThese are seven of the best ways infantrymen create those unbreakable brotherhoods seen in military movies and television shows. BYTim KirkpatrickMay 18, 2023ShareBYLogan NyeApr 27, 2023Share8 unanticipated downsides of cool Army jobsThe Army is cool, as any recruiter will happily tell you while sliding a suspiciously thick stack of paperwork your way across the desk. But even the coolest jobs have downsides. The people who get to do the coolest stuff also often have to deal wit… BYLogan NyeApr 27, 2023ShareBYEric MilzarskiMar 29, 2022ShareA brief history of the Combat Infantryman BadgeOf the many accouterments on a U.S. Army uniform, nothing lets everyone know that they’re in the presence of a badass like the Combat Infantryman Badge. While the Combat Medic Badge (for medics, obviously) and Combat Action Badge (for everyone else… BYEric MilzarskiMar 29, 2022ShareBYRuddy CanoMar 20, 2023Share5 surprising advantages the infantry has over other fieldsThe infantry is an enigma. There are legitimate advantages to have the 03 or 11B military occupational specialty. There are also no-so-legit advantages for trigger pullers as well. Soldiers and… BYRuddy CanoMar 20, 2023ShareBYMiguel OrtizAug 22, 2022ShareUkraine converted .50 caliber machine guns into shoulder-fired infantry weaponsThe DShK is a 12.7x108mm Soviet heavy machine gun. In 1929, the Soviets began developing a weapon with comparable performance to the now legendary M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun…. BYMiguel OrtizAug 22, 2022ShareBYBlake StilwellMar 10, 2023Share7 horrifying atrocities of the Korean WarA North Korean guard handed Sgt. Berry F. Rhoden, a POW, a card which read: “You are about to die the most horrible kind of death.” The guard then shot Rhoden in the back. These are the kinds of stories c… BYBlake StilwellMar 10, 2023Share123456
BYUncle WalkieMar 22, 2023Share5 phrases Marine grunts hateEveryone has a pet peeve, something that gets under their skin, like the old man in the neighborhood who yells at the kids walking across his lawn. Mild irritation can… BYUncle WalkieMar 22, 2023Share
BYTeam MightyDec 1, 2022ShareWhy German veterans of Stalingrad broke their infantry assault badgesThere are very few battles in the history of warfare that have the enduring legacy of the Battle of Stalingrad. When the German Army reached Stalingrad, it had failed to… BYTeam MightyDec 1, 2022Share
BYU.S. ArmyJan 4, 2023ShareThis is the insane training it takes to earn the Army Expert Infantryman BadgeThrough the darkness, the Soldiers pushed forward toward their objective. Sweat was dripping off the chins of some, hitting the ground as each mile passed. Their rucksacks seemed heavier with each passing step, their helmets weighing down… BYU.S. ArmyJan 4, 2023Share
BYEric MilzarskiNov 5, 2022ShareThe soil new infantrymen walk on is bloodied from every American warDeep in the swampland along the Alabama-Georgia border is U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning. It’s home to many beautiful locales, such as Sand Hill, where you’ll hear drill sergeants snapping the civilian out of young infantrymen, and the … BYEric MilzarskiNov 5, 2022Share
BYLogan NyeOct 12, 2022ShareThis is what makes Marine scout snipers so deadlyMarine scout snipers are some lethal dudes. Capable of sending lead downrange with great accuracy, they’re also great for getting eyes on the battlefield for persistent reconnaissance. Here’s what makes them so deadly: 1. Yes, … BYLogan NyeOct 12, 2022Share
BYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022Share17 photos that show how high schoolers are turned into badass Marine infantrymenMarine Corps infantrymen are certified badasses capable of destroying enemy positions and forces with high levels of violence. But wait, Marines aren’t born out of forges in the ground like Uruk-hai. So how does the Marine Corps take sof… BYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022Share
BYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022Share5 differences between Army and Marine Corps infantryThe U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps infantrymen pride themselves on being some of the biggest badasses on every block they roll into. They have more similarities than differences, but they’re unique forces. Here are 5 ways you can tell Marine and A… BYLogan NyeOct 2, 2022Share
BYTeam MightyOct 1, 2022ShareThe top 7 best places for infantrymen to sleepThough military members of all stripes probably have an easy time sleeping in places other than a bed, infantrymen are especially adept at being able to sleep just about anywhere. We’ve ranked the best spots for grunts to catch some Z’s. … BYTeam MightyOct 1, 2022Share
BYCam ReaSep 23, 2022ShareThe 5 worst modern battles to fight as a foot soldierLet’s be clear — all battles suck for a foot soldier, even the smaller ones. But there were some in recent times that sucked more than others for the lowly grunt, with body counts piling up, bad commanders and leadership with a total lack of resp… BYCam ReaSep 23, 2022Share
BYTim KirkpatrickSep 21, 2022Share6 ways you can tell a troop isn’t an infantrymanWalk onto any American military base in the world, and you’re going to encounter some pretty disciplined men and women. Continue walking and you’ll also notice all the hard work each troop puts into their day. But you may also wonder w… BYTim KirkpatrickSep 21, 2022Share
BYJessica EvansSep 22, 2022ShareThe complete post guide to Fort BenningFort Benning Georgia is home to a robust military community. In fact, more than 120,000 active duty military, family, Reserves, retired military, and employees call it home. As you might… BYJessica EvansSep 22, 2022Share
BYJames ElphickAug 19, 2022ShareHow the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across GermanyThe 83rd Infantry Division, nicknamed Thunderbolt, first entered combat in Normandy in late June 1944. Generally fighting as part of Pat… BYJames ElphickAug 19, 2022Share
BYMiguel OrtizAug 12, 2022ShareThe Army’s Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Squad Vehicle is getting a laserIn June 2020, the Army selected GM’s submission for the Infantry Squad Vehicle. Based heavily on the commercially-available Chevrolet Colorado truck, the ISV features 70% off-the-shelf components. Despite this, the… BYMiguel OrtizAug 12, 2022Share
BYTeam MightyJul 27, 2022Share6 nice perks of joining Special Forces while in the US ArmyEveryone knows special operators are an elite warfighting team. Not to take anything away from conventional forces, we’re just saying that everyone has their place and special operations is a… BYTeam MightyJul 27, 2022Share
BYLogan NyeJul 27, 2022Share7 undeniable signs you’re a super POGLook, not everyone can be a hardcore, red-blooded meat eater. Someone has to man the phones at the big bases and that’s just the job for you. You’re a vital part of the American war machine, and you should be proud of yourself. But ther… BYLogan NyeJul 27, 2022Share
BYLogan NyeJun 12, 2022Share9 reasons mortarmen are so deadlyMortars used to be considered artillery weapons because they lob hot metal shells, sometimes filled with explosives, down on the enemy’s heads. But the mortar migrated to the infantry branch, and the frontline soldiers who crew the weapo… BYLogan NyeJun 12, 2022Share
BYRuddy CanoMay 31, 2022ShareThis is how Marine infantrymen prepare for a hikeThere are few words in the English language that stir up a tornado of hateful emotions in a Marine quite like “stay with the LT,” “the trucks aren’t coming,” and “hike.” There are plenty of mandatory hikes a Marine has to do… BYRuddy CanoMay 31, 2022Share
BYUncle WalkieMay 24, 2022Share5 reasons not to talk trash about a POGFor the uninitiated it’s best to clearly understand the definition of the term POG, sometimes spelled pogue. It’s a term generally accepted to mean “person other than a grunt.” A… BYUncle WalkieMay 24, 2022Share
BYLogan NyeMay 18, 2023ShareThis awesome ‘trench broom’ terrified Germans in both World WarsThe “trench broom” was so effective in the trenches on the Western Front of WWI that Germany protested their use. BYLogan NyeMay 18, 2023Share
BYTim KirkpatrickMay 18, 2023Share7 of the best ways infantrymen create unbreakable bondsThese are seven of the best ways infantrymen create those unbreakable brotherhoods seen in military movies and television shows. BYTim KirkpatrickMay 18, 2023Share
BYLogan NyeApr 27, 2023Share8 unanticipated downsides of cool Army jobsThe Army is cool, as any recruiter will happily tell you while sliding a suspiciously thick stack of paperwork your way across the desk. But even the coolest jobs have downsides. The people who get to do the coolest stuff also often have to deal wit… BYLogan NyeApr 27, 2023Share
BYEric MilzarskiMar 29, 2022ShareA brief history of the Combat Infantryman BadgeOf the many accouterments on a U.S. Army uniform, nothing lets everyone know that they’re in the presence of a badass like the Combat Infantryman Badge. While the Combat Medic Badge (for medics, obviously) and Combat Action Badge (for everyone else… BYEric MilzarskiMar 29, 2022Share
BYRuddy CanoMar 20, 2023Share5 surprising advantages the infantry has over other fieldsThe infantry is an enigma. There are legitimate advantages to have the 03 or 11B military occupational specialty. There are also no-so-legit advantages for trigger pullers as well. Soldiers and… BYRuddy CanoMar 20, 2023Share
BYMiguel OrtizAug 22, 2022ShareUkraine converted .50 caliber machine guns into shoulder-fired infantry weaponsThe DShK is a 12.7x108mm Soviet heavy machine gun. In 1929, the Soviets began developing a weapon with comparable performance to the now legendary M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun…. BYMiguel OrtizAug 22, 2022Share
BYBlake StilwellMar 10, 2023Share7 horrifying atrocities of the Korean WarA North Korean guard handed Sgt. Berry F. Rhoden, a POW, a card which read: “You are about to die the most horrible kind of death.” The guard then shot Rhoden in the back. These are the kinds of stories c… BYBlake StilwellMar 10, 2023Share
