This Exploding Piggybank Is an Omen
There’s something wickedly alluring about witnessing an exploding disaster. If you’ve driven an automobile across this great nation you most likely experienced this first hand — by having precious time […]
You or a Loved One Suffering from PTSD? Here Are the Symptoms
According to medical professionals, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder — otherwise known as PTSD — usually occurs soon after a traumatic event. But it can also take months and even years to show […]
Military Personnel and Veterans Can Now Get No-Cost Credit
Active-duty military personnel and veterans can get some financial reinforcements through a no-cost credit option offered by Zebit. The deal is simple. Like regular credit options, you pay back your […]
AWOL U.S. Soldier Found Halfway Around the World
The good news is that a United States Army soldier was found this past Thursday — albeit on the other side of the globe from home unhurt — and no […]
Infographic: The Best Time to Travel to Vegas Based on Your Military Base
Summer is coming. Oh, wait. It’s here! As airlines lower their prices for the 2016 summer season, a family vacation to Caesar’s Palace and rest of the bustling Las Vegas strip is […]
What to Do When You Find a Lost Military Medal or Memento
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released) You’ve heard this story before. A European stumbles upon a wallet belonging to a WWII veteran on their property […]
This Here Is a Tasty Cheeseball Machine Gun (Seriously)
Hungry? You could take advantage of a great foodie discount, like this deal for the military through Omaha Steaks (by clicking and verifying through the Troop ID button) or … you can have […]
This Anti-Drone Gun Looks Like an Unholy Infernal Bazooka
Drones can be annoying. In the neighborhood, over cities, at parks — yeah, irritating. Sure, the footage they dispense can be eye-opening and utterly magnificent, but is it really worth the […]
What a Civilian Should Know About Armed Forces Day
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel) Memorial Day receives nationwide hype because it’s a long weekend punctuated with national parades, speeding bikers and tasty barbecues. Armed Forces Day, […]
Bad Idea: Feds Want to Control Every American’s Personal Data
Remember back about a year ago when internet hackers working for the Chinese government stole a trove of records belonging to both current and former federal employees, exposing the sensitive data of […]
How to Fix a Broken (Military) Zipper
Is there anything more annoying than a broken zipper? It literally ruins a jacket. A little snipe — a tiny nothing piece that barely costs a penny — can destroy […]
Never Wear Waterlogged Combat Boots Again
(Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Defense) Military service is an all-terrain profession. Depending on your MOS and service branch, however, you might be trudging through mud in combat boots that aren’t […]
Watch Vet Reunite With Man He Saved from a Concentration Camp
The story of how Sid Shafner, 94, came to spearhead a mission that saved thousands of lives in liberating about 30,000 prisoners at the Dachau Concentration Camp in southern Germany started […]
The Three Types of Burnout and How to Overcome Them, SEAL-Style
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Eric S. Logsdon/RELEASED) There are many reasons why a service member might not finish a military training course or fail in a […]
6 Tips That Will Help You Remember Everything
Okay. When you meet people for the first time, and they tell you their name — after the conversation concludes you stroll back to wherever you came thinking “wait, what […]
Study: Military Millennials Better With Money Than Civilians, But Still Struggle
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Chan/Released) According to a Navy Federal Credit Union survey, military Millennials (aka active-duty service members and spouses between the ages […]
Without the U.S. Military, We Wouldn’t Have Backpacks
Did you know it took more than a century of error to design functional backpacks? Retailers such as Huckberry and REI make it their mission to provide high-quality everyday carry […]
Famous People Dress Up as Navy Sailors to Get Attention
These dudes HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING US. They’re celebrities making big bucks, performing their “art” on network television every single weekday night, getting free steak dinners and dry cleaning because […]
Bad Anxiety? These GIFs Will Relax You
While most of us don’t want to admit it, we all suffer from anxiety. It comes and goes, sometimes greater than at other times, but it’s always there in some […]
Make Tactical Decisions Like a Fighter Pilot with the OODA Loop
Fifty-five years ago, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and military strategist John Boyd invented the OODA Loop. This strategy of decision-making outlined how airmen should react in a rapidly shifting […]