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By Jack Mandaville Aug 2, 2018
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A Post-9/11 Marine Vet Recalls His Earliest Memories Of Operation Desert Storm

My earliest television memory other than my Saturday morning cartoon ritual was watching Operation Desert Storm occur live. And since...
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It’s Time To End The Veteran War On Independence Day

Remember the guy in your platoon who was a total scumbag? The one who used to steal from other people...
By Jack Mandaville Jun 21, 2018
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These 4 Celebrities Didn’t Serve In The US Military, And We’re Very OK With That

I think I’ve seen every list, article, and VH1 video concerning celebrities and their military service. Hell, I may be...
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How to spot plastic patriotism, using ‘the troops’ for your pet cause

Plastic patriotism only appeals to the lowest common denominator of American. It's the kind of rah-rah posturing that the-less educated,...
By Jack Mandaville Jun 5, 2018
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Timothy Johnson Fought In Iraq. Now He Brings The Heat In The MMA Cage

MMA and Army veteran Timothy Johnson is a 6’ 3”, 280-lb. force of pure, unadulterated sweetness. The southern Minnesota native,...
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You don't become a billionaire and titan of industry by going with the flow. Those who dream big often have...
By Jack Mandaville May 7, 2018
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Vetsplaining: How Not To Talk To Civilians About Military Life

Vetsplaining (noun): The act of a veteran (or veterans) or active military member explaining nuanced and exclusive military issues to...
By Jack Mandaville May 7, 2018
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That Time John Wilkes Booth’s Older Brother Saved The Eldest Son Of Abraham Lincoln

You know that old saying, “truth is stranger than fiction”? Well, there's a reason why people say that. There are...
By Jack Mandaville May 4, 2018
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A Visual History Of American War In 60 Seconds

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By Jack Mandaville May 4, 2018
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The Real History Of Cinco De Mayo, In Less Than A Minute

Cinco De Mayo, the middle sibling of America's St. Patrick's Day through Independence Day party bender, is often misunderstood. Like...
By Jack Mandaville Apr 28, 2018
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In Praise of the Heroic Marine Who Gave Us Taco Bell

I've always been drawn to stories about service members finding success after their time in the military is over. There's...
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If I had a nickel for every time older veterans tried to one-up me with some unimpressive statement about how...
By Jack Mandaville Apr 26, 2018
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Every American knows — or should know — the basics of the American Civil War. The United States split between...
By Jack Mandaville Apr 19, 2018
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The video above pretty much sums up my feelings on the whole dino puppet reenlistment ceremony non-scandal. For the more...
By Jack Mandaville Apr 18, 2018
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Sometimes you just can’t make things up. Duffel Blog, yes, the popular satirical site, found itself in a nice little...
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It would be a waste of time to give a biographical rundown of Abraham Lincoln considering the video attached to...
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Something I’ve pondered lately, because I don’t really ponder matters of real importance, is the nature of Marine Corps recruiting...
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In Praise Of The ‘Heroes’ Behind Terrible Military Stock Photos

I’m sure you’ve seen these images appear on an advertisement encouraging you to use your GI Bill at a for-profit...
By Jack Mandaville Apr 9, 2018
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Our Guide To Winning An Online Argument Against An Angry Veteran

You’re not a dumb or bad person for having an opinion. You’re a dumb or bad person for not being...
By Jack Mandaville Apr 9, 2018
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When you stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, almost haphazardly placed around the thousands of simple headstones, there’s no...
By Jack Mandaville Apr 6, 2018
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Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia was a force that continually defied military odds. With exceptional leadership at every...