Top 5 science fiction roles by military veterans
Science fiction is a difficult genre to get right and is worth repeat viewings. Some of the greatest roles and performances occur in the science fiction world and the below…
The RAF is challenging Space Force with their own Star Trek-looking uniforms
In September 2021, the US Space Force released their service dress uniform. Distinct from its Air Force origin, the Space Force uniform reflects the service’s Star Trek-esque Delta logo and…
The coolest fictional military ranks we wish we could hold
Fleet Captain, Chapter Master, Lord of the Flies and/or Rings — these were some of the titles most coveted by nerdy kids and military buffs alike. Wishing they could one…
11 things I learned about Star Trek after enlisting in the military
Watching Star Trek as a kid was awesome. Space battles, morality plays, explosions… everything about it was what a budding young nerd needs to ensure he doesn’t get a date until after high school.
From Vietnam to Star Trek: 10 Questions with Tucker Smallwood
Tucker is a career actor with experience on stage, three times on Broadway, film and TV. He has roles in The Cotton Club, Contact, Traffic, The One and on TV shows such as “The X-Files,” “Space: Above and Beyon…
3 awesome movie weapons that would actually get their users killed
In this era of massive budget blockbusters and even bigger “shared universe” movie franchises, it’s safe to say that we’re not always looking for realism at the cinema. While films are capable of conveying lots of different sorts of messages, th…
Star Trek’s ‘Kobayashi Maru’ test is a must for military leaders
Over the years, the varied iterations of the Star Trek franchise have inspired countless young men and women to pursue careers in cutting edge technologies, space sciences, and the like. As a kid growing up on a steady diet of “Star Tr…
Let’s dive deep into ‘Star Trek’ transporter technology
The internet is a giant dumpster fire but it is made slightly redeemable based on pop-culture content shared by your favorite Air Force vet random and completely unnecessary but much-needed gems like the reviews of the Three Wolf Moon shi…
Everything you need to know about Star Trek from Comic-Con 2020
Star Trek continues to expand its universe, giving its 2020 Comic-Con@Home panel much to explore. Here are the spoiler-free highlights:
The true story of how Lucille Ball saved ‘Star Trek’
On March 11, 1964, Gene Roddenberry completed the first treatment of what would become one of the most beloved fandoms of all time: Star Trek. The sci-fi drama was pitched as a Space Western, and while the original concept would evolve befo…