Marines Forced to Scavenge Aircraft Parts from Military Museum
Thanks to Congressional budget cuts, one Marine aviation squadron sank to a new low. According to a testimony presented to the House Armed Services Committee, Marines stationed at southern U.S. […]
United States Marines Don’t Sneeze
A “sneeze” is defined by the Google dictionary as to “make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one’s nostrils.” The word […]
Iraq ‘Fire Base’ Renamed as ‘Fire Complex’ After Marine’s Death
The unfortunate death of Staff Sgt. Louis Cardin revealed three things to the world. 1) There were a lot more ‘boots on the ground’ in Iraq than the Pentagon or […]
The Time Jon Lovitz Ripped Brian Williams for Faking Military Stories
Depending on whether or not you read Hollywood gossip, you may or may not have heard of former Saturday Night Live comic Jon Lovitz’s foray into the world of viral […]
Metal Hand Stabs Scorpion in New ISIS Campaign Medal
American troops fighting in Operation Inherent Resolve will be eligible for a new medal unveiled by the Department of Defense. And, unlike the combat patch released last summer, the ISIS […]
Before He Was Kylo Ren, Former Marine Adam Driver Was ‘Ears 2’
Military nicknames aren’t usually kind or flattering. Even Star Wars star Adam Driver, now famous for portraying robed villain Kylo Ren, got a taste of unforgiving military humor during his stint […]
This Is Very, Very Sad
The general consensus among researchers and experts is that the current widespread opioid problem is quite simply the worst drug epidemic in the history of the United States. Let that sink […]
What To Do With Your Generic Military Haircut When You Get Out
This article by Lisette Voytko was originally published on Task & Purpose, news and culture site for the next great generation of American veterans. Embrace your civilian hair and beard options […]
An Atom Bomb Exploding Underground! Look!
The easiest way to turn the ground you walk upon into a giant soft drink? Hit the button on an atom bomb several yards below it. Not only will it swirl then bubble like […]
American Bank Thought Guy’s Service Dog Was ISIS
In the late 1970s, a deranged Brooklyn man started obeying the strict orders of a demon, who he believed had taken the form of his neighbor Sam’s dog, Harvey. The rest […]
Shredded Nine-Year-Old Girl Completes Navy SEAL Obstacle Course
Most physically fit adults would balk at BattleFrog’s 24-hour Xtreme (BFX24) race. Designed to mimic the same courses used to train Navy SEALs, the obstacle course challenges athletes to spend 24 […]
U.S. Soldiers Are Suing to Wear Turbans
This past fall we brought you news that a coalition had been pushing for United States military personnel of religious faith to be permitted to wear headgear and/or facial hair. […]
Navy SEAL Creates Waterproof Face Paint for the Military
In ‘The Hunger Games,’ District 12 champion Peeta Mellark uses camouflage to elude capture and death. Sure his talent for painting is somehow tied to his love of cake decoration, […]
Iraq War Veteran Tased Until His Heart Stopped Sues for $20 Million
The family of Iraq War veteran Kyle Cardenas is suing their local police department after officers tased the veteran until his heart stopped beating. The family is seeking a whopping $20 […]
Infographic: Everything About the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29, marks the date the last American troops returned home from the Vietnam War. Many veterans fought through dense jungles, severe heat and gruesome battles only to […]
Pentagon Says F-16 Crashed in Afghanistan
According to the United States Defense Department, a U.S. Air Force F-16 jet crashed on Tuesday at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Thankfully, news is that the pilot successfully ejected […]
Airman on What Happened When He Ejected at Supersonic Speed
“People don’t understand what wind does to someone at that speed. If you stick your hand out as you’re driving down the highway, stick out the car window and it’ll […]
Watch the U.S. Coast Guard Seize $203 Million of Cocaine
The U.S. Coast Guard released a video showing a daring operation to intercept a minisubmarine stocked full of cocaine. The raid itself occurred on March 3. Long-range surveillance aircraft based […]
Citing Safety, Pentagon Orders Families to Leave Turkey
According to Stars and Stripes and the Associated Press, about 700 military dependents are being asked to leave Incirlik Air Base and and two other installations in southern Turkey due […]
CIA-Backed Syrian Rebels Are Fighting Pentagon-Backed Syrian Rebels??
Just the other day, a major American newspaper — the Los Angeles Times — published a story titled “In Syria, militias armed by the Pentagon fight those armed by the […]