How movies get home invasions wrong
Do you know that scene in a movie where two burglars cut the main power line and break a window to get inside? The protagonist wakes up, realizes what’s going…
How cyber warfare has changed over time
There’s no denying we’re living in a digital world. Technology growth is happening so rapidly, that it’s difficult for the most advanced systems in the world to keep up, at…
6 ways veterans can troll identity thieves when targeted
Identity thieves are broadening their targets and using stealthier methods to commit identity theft and fraud. If you own a phone or computer, you are a target and may be…
All about the No-Fly List and how to get on (or off) it
The No-Fly List is a household name in the United States. But despite it being such a recognizable phrase, few actually know what it means. Let’s take a dive into…
When the Coast Guard saved New York from a huge blast
In the early evening of April 24, 1943, Coast Guardsmen braved leaping flames and saved New York City from what could have been the largest man-made explosion in history to that point, a blast that would’ve wiped out sections of the harbor and, pot…
This is why amphibious operations need top level operational security
Amphibious operations are military actions in which an Amphibious Force launches a landing force into the maritime domain from the ocean. The littorals are land areas (with their nearby seas and accompanying air…
How the Secret Service came to existence
Though their name is one of the most well-recognized of the Federal Government, little is truly known about the Secret Service. After all, most of their missions, methods, and personnel…
These 5 locks are not as secure as you think
“There is only one thief in the Marine Corps, every one else is just trying to get their stuff back,” is a warning my seniors first gave me when I…
An Army veteran and Brink’s guard escaped two disasters only to die in the 9/11 attacks
Joseph Trombino was a year away from retirement on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. The day began like it always did, The 68-year-old and his three partners departed…
6 signs of human trafficking and how to take action
Hitting port or shore leave is one of the perks of being onboard a ship. Troops love to take the opportunity to relax, unwind and blow off some steam. Every…