Here’s how an Army veterinarian invented cobra antivenin
Whether you call it antivenin or antivenom – its purpose is clear: to help reduce the toxic effects of injected venom, usually from a snake bite or insect sting. Antivenin…
5 signs you are allergic to libo
People in the military work hard. On deployment there are no days off. When training or conducting workups for deployment there are long days. Even while serving a tour outside…
Walking on the grass and 4 other things that almost made the US lose the Cold War
It is generally accepted that the Cold War began when the Allies sounded “ENDEX” in Europe after the defeat of the Nazis. The geopolitical tension between the United States and…
Navigating the mental health challenges of transitioning to civilian life
No one enters the military on a whim, and you certainly don’t re-up just for kicks. No, you join the military, and you stick with it for two primary reasons:…
You sing it, but do you really know what ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is about?
The “Star-Spangled Banner” is American lyrics laid on top of a British song to make one glorious national anthem. It details the endurance of American troops against a British naval bombardment at the Battle of Fort McHenry in 1814.
But…
These 8 Black-American heroes received Medals of Honor decades later
While Black-Americans have been helping America win wars since the Revolutionary War, they have not historically been recognized for their heroism at the same rate as their white counterparts.
These…
These 6 women earned the Silver Star for valor in war
While World War I saw three women receive the Distinguished Service Cross and three more receive the forerunner to the Silver Star, it is…
17 photos showing the life of an elite US Army Ranger
These soldiers are the Army’s FBI and Secret Service
The Army has its own criminal investigation service filled with special agents that investigate major crimes, protect VIPs, and maintain criminal records.
The Criminal Investigation Com…
9 lies soldiers tell their loved ones while in combat
Sure, in theory it would be nice to tell loved ones the truth, but there are plenty of times when it’s probably a bad idea. Or maybe the truth doesn’t live up to loved ones’ expectations. Either way, here are 9 lies that usually do the trick:
These soldiers are the Army’s FBI and Secret Service
The Army has its own criminal investigation service filled with special agents that investigate major crimes, protect VIPs, and maintain criminal records.
The Criminal Investigation Com…
9 lies soldiers tell their loved ones while in combat
Sure, in theory it would be nice to tell loved ones the truth, but there are plenty of times when it’s probably a bad idea. Or maybe the truth doesn’t live up to loved ones’ expectations. Either way, here are 9 lies that usually do the trick: