Why some foreign armies ‘goose-step’ while marching
Although there are slight differences between the ways the branches of the United States Armed Forces march (a slight bend of the elbow, in case you’re wondering), in general its…
3 reasons why yelling cadences will get you through a tough workout
Service members spends countless hours stomping across the base, running in formation while yelling a repetitive song at the top of their lungs.
Military cadences, or close-order drills, date back hundreds of years as a way to keep troops alig…
Why armies used to fight in long lines while marching in the open
To the modern eye, accustomed to seeing armies wearing concealing uniforms and even face paint, to avoid becoming a target, an army wearing bright colors and marching in formations on…
The British re-cut Nazi propaganda to make these soldiers dance
You all know flossing, right? The sort of ridiculous little dance that became a meme with kids and then went into Fortnight and now you can’t go to a ball game without seeing a bunch of people on the Jumbotron acting like they’re running …
WATCH: The Army might be changing, but it’s still marching in cadence
Marching in cadence is one of the most recognizable facets of Army training. Every soldier that’s come through the ranks, no matter how old they are, remembers a cadence or…
This is how Marine infantrymen prepare for a hike
There 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…