This is why most military aircraft have ashtrays
Just as with civilian flights, ashtrays on an aircraft make little sense. According to both civilian<…
6 surprising things that are against the laws of war
They may seem like they’re tying troops’ hands behind their backs — especially given that today’s wars are very different from those when the former laws of war were written — but there’s a good reason why certain rules have been imposed to …
Here is what would have really happened after the Hartman murder-suicide
If you’ve seen Full Metal Jacket, then you probably recall the scene where Private Leonard “Gomer Pyle” Lawrence snaps, killing his tormentor, Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, and then himself. The film then segues to 1968, where “Joker” and …
How a dishonorable discharge can ruin your life
A dishonorable discharge is, plainly, something nobody serving wants to get. It comes with a lot of adverse consequenc…
US Army bars soldiers from using TikTok on government phones
The US Army has barred its soldiers from using TikTok following mounting fears from US lawmakers that the Chinese tech company could pose a national security threat.
<a href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/12/30/army-follows-pentago…
What happens if you commit a crime in space?
Milesperawesome asks: Could you get in trouble legally if you murdered someone in space? Asking for a friend.
While it might seem like something out of science fiction, given that humans are presently in space and soon enough mass space touris…
New bill would cover cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Lawmakers and veterans advocacy groups are ready for change after waiting nearly a decade for the Department of Veterans Affairs to change its policy on not reimbursing service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
T…
Russia’s new ‘sovereign internet’ law allows Putin to cut off country from web
A new Russian law allowing President Vladimir Putin’s government to cut the entire country from the rest of the web has officially come into effect.
The “sovereign internet” law, which came into force Nov. 1, 2019, allows the government to …
Borne the Battle: Army veteran Nathan Goncalves
On this week’s episode, Borne the Battle features guest Nathan Goncalves, who shares his story of struggle and perseverance.
While Goncalves didn’t have the intrinsic calling to join the military, he enlisted at 23, seeking reform and discip…
Here’s the history of 10 bases that are named after Confederate soldiers
The United States is still grappling with the legacy of the Civil War, but legislators in the House of Representatives are moving to prevent the military from naming any assets — including bases and warships — after Confederate soldiers or any l…