From ‘China Beach’ to ‘NCIS’: 6 of the best military veteran TV writers
Many of the greatest shows on TV have come from the creative minds of military veterans. These are five of the best military veteran TV writers who all served in…
4 of the best tips on getting through BUD/S, according a Navy SEAL
Navy SEAL candidates go through some of the hardest military training known to man before earning their beloved Trident. When young men across the country join the Navy, they head to the sandy beaches of Coronado, California to test themselves and s…
7 reasons why Obi-wan Kenobi was basically Ulysses S. Grant
Just replace Kenobi’s spirit form at the end of “Return of the Jedi” with Ulysses S. Grant’s love of spirits and you have a strong case that the famed Union general and 18th president was the real world inspiration for the legendary Jedi Master.…
9 reasons you should have joined the Navy instead
Every day, young men and women walk into a recruiter’s office with the prospect of serving their country. While some decide against joining, others sign their name on the dotted line and ship off to boot camp.
Most people didn’t take …
6 useful pieces of gear rarely on your packing list
Whenever it comes time for troops to head out to the field, their leaders should always issue a mandated packing list. These lists cover the necessities, like three sets of uniforms, sleeping gear, personal hygiene kits, an e-tool, and a poncho. Occ…
7 things that need to be in your veteran starter kit
You just got your DD-214! Congrats, you made out alive.
Now that you’re not under any specific grooming standards or have to wear the same thing every day — how will your fellow veterans know who you are?
You’re in luck. We cre…
6 comfort zones you’ll learn to break out of in the military
Nobody wants to hear the phrase, “suck it up, buttercup.” But there’s a reason for it outside of being pla…
4 things you didn’t know about Roman gladiators
Roman gladiators were some of the most vicious and popular athletes of all time. The extremely violent sport of gladiatorial fighting was as popular back then as MMA is today. In ancient Rome, crowds would swarm to see their favorite warrio…
8 times your troops failed you outside of combat
Ask anyone who plays a team sport and they’ll tell you it’s impossible to win every game. Even professional athletes don’t perform as well as you’d hope each time they step foot on the field.
It’s the same with enlisted troops. In a perf…
5 worst times when troops have to hurry up and wait
In the civilian world, waiting feels like hell. Soccer moms throw a fit if they wait more than three people for a coffee, that asshole driving behind you honks if you don’t accelerate sooner than 0.003 seconds after the light turns green, and some …