Cardinals Catcher’s Dreams of Joining U.S. Army Extinguished
A couple of weeks ago, a professional baseball player — a catcher on the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball, said that once the offseason hit, he was going […]
A Patriot Killed a Patriot, Today, 212 Years Ago
We’ll begin by stating the obvious. There’s been a ton to deal with lately in the way of shootings in America, unfortunately. Between the tragedies in Dallas, Minnesota and Louisiana, and […]
Pokemon No-Go: Military Bases Remain Pokemon-free Wasteland
On February 27th, 1996, America fell in love with the first Pokémon games. Since then, Pokémon has gone on to become the second best-selling game franchise in the world. Twenty […]
This Russian Military MRE’s Main Course Is … Brain.
Love fat, scrumptious grey matter? And climbing mountains? Move to Russia! And join the military. Just kidding! of course! That’s a preposterous and silly thing to do, The reason we […]
Defense Contractor Wants to Grow Drones Like Bacteria
When the Batman character Jack Napier fell into a vat filled with caustic chemicals, the Joker was made. Thus came the sadistic sense of humor, the colored hair and face […]
You Won’t Believe How Much the Pentagon Spends on Music
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Bob Marley said that. He sang it, too. “If music be the food of love, play on […]
What Truman Said to Troops on Independence Day During the Korean War
It was the Fourth of July, 1951, and President Harry S. Truman, the 33rd POTUS and commander-in-chief of the American military, had things to say to the troops serving in […]
Help Military Veterans Endure Fireworks Season with This Sign
You’ve probably seen this sign circulating on the internet. “Combat veteran lives here. Please be courteous with fireworks.” This yard sign was rolled out by a nonprofit called Military with […]
Look Out For Your Military Unit’s Name on These NASCAR Vehicles
At the Subway Firecracker 250 Powered by Coca Cola this Friday, look at the windshields. You might catch the names of several military units peeling through the race track. NASCAR […]
Thanks to a Ford Car, the Star-Spangled Banner Was Blared … in France
America has had a curious history with France. While we’re long distance buds now, over the years, it umm — got a little bumpy? Sure, they gifted us a huge, beautiful […]
See the Tiny Sponges That Saved a Wounded Soldier’s Life
After reading this story, you’ll never look at a sponge in the sink quite the same way again. Sometime in 2015, in the Middle East, a soldier was shot in the […]
A Military Guide to Getting Hitched
Family weddings. Beach weddings. Vegas weddings. Shotgun weddings. Though these events come with their own strategies and traditions (ie coming up with guest lists, eloping across state lines, finding an […]
SeaWorld Orlando to Open Early for Military Families on July 1
On July 1, SeaWorld Orlando is opening its doors to active-duty military members, veterans and their families an hour before anybody else. To get the most out of the experience, […]
Here’s a Marine Tank … That’s Also a Boat (Seriously)
Tanks are like big bank vaults with jacketed wheels on bottom and cannons jutting out. They’re also extremely heavy. This fact is nothing pioneering or radical (it’s a freaking tank for crying […]
Look Out For These Military Members On Their Way to Rio
You might remember we posted about active duty military members who qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games back in December. Now with the Olympics beginning August 5th, we’re here to […]
Sun’s Out, Guns Out: U.S. Soldiers May Soon Roll Up Their Sleeves
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann) On June 16, U.S. soldiers sweating underneath thick, long sleeved uniforms got a ray of hope. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley […]
Learn to Tie any Knot at This Navy Vet’s YouTube Channel
Is there a knot you just can’t get right? Rather than scouring diagrams for answers, the guys at ITS Tactical can show you how it’s done. ITS Tactical, founded by […]
8 Military Photos That Take You Around the World
Traveling the world is a dream for many. The military gives men and women the chance to go further than they ever imagined in countries that are both unfamiliar and […]
You Won’t Believe How Much This D-Day Flag Sold for …
The United States flag shown in the photo above was flown on the boat that brought the first American troops to Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, a date otherwise known […]
No Shrink? No Problem! Says New Promising PTSD Study
Everyone needs help in life, and whether it’s mental or physical shouldn’t matter. Unfortunately, there’s a social stigma surrounding seeking the help of a mental health specialist. And while this deep-seeded lore […]