Since the military is considered a way of life, young service members who left home just a few months ago will embark on a journey that will have many ups and downs.
They’ll encounter all sorts of different personalities and create epic…
[brid video=”115821″ player=”7965″ title=”VGR201 Stereotypes.mp4″]WATM hosted groups of veterans to answer several questions about their time in the military. The vets kept it real when responding to topics ranging from relationships to recr…
Insane work environments, low-income housing, cafeteria food, and a general tone of condescension from leadership, combined with big personalities from all over the United States and beyond, have produced the “best” rank in the Marines — the lan…
During the invasion of Iwo Jima and the assault on Mount Suribachi, a Marine Corps Reserve infantryman and paratrooper carried his weapon — an ANM2 aircraft machine gun capable of firing 1200-1500 rounds per minute — onto the beaches and used it…
The Battle of Midway is arguably one of the greatest moments in the history of the United States Navy. Plenty of American heroism was put on display during that battle by personnel both in the air and on the sea. Lieutenant Commander John C. Waldron, for example, led Torpedo Squadron Eight in a brave attack … Continued
Much like dogs, it is said that servicemen and women age at seven times the rate of civilians while on active duty.
Long hours, high standards, and a constantly combat-ready mindset are key factors in this unpublished (read: not real<…
The U.S. Marine Corps takes their close quarters fighting seriously, even to the point of practicing with real bayonets and knives.
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During boot camp, Marine recruits must endure and complete a 54-hour training event under intense mental and physical distress.
This training event includes marching over 45-miles and negotiating several obstacles that require problem-sol…
Marine veteran George Hood held a record-breaking abdominal plank for more than five hours on Saturday while…
The Force Awakens star Adam Driver enlisted in the Marine Corps after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, as a Mortarman (0341) until he was medically discharged in 2004 at the rank of Lance Corporal.
So if we have fun with this and re…