Max Hauptman Archives

Army

US Senator celebrates Army birthday with photo of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima US Senator celebrates Army birthday with photo of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 14, 2022

Around the World

Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 14, 2022

Army

The Army found a way to make recruiting duty even worse The Army found a way to make recruiting duty even worse

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 14, 2022

Army

Army couple charged with spending government funds on weapons parts, electric guitars and a sword Army couple charged with spending government funds on weapons parts, electric guitars and a sword

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 10, 2022

Military Branches

We salute the Navy captain who took 700 sailors to see ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ We salute the Navy captain who took 700 sailors to see ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 10, 2022

Army

How the Army once got its own soldiers stoned out of their minds How the Army once got its own soldiers stoned out of their minds

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 9, 2022

Culture

Journalists finally advised to stop referring to all veterans as former snipers, Special Forces Journalists finally advised to stop referring to all veterans as former snipers, Special Forces

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 8, 2022

Air Force

These photos capture what life is really like in the military These photos capture what life is really like in the military

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 7, 2022

Army

D-Day through the eyes of a combat medic in the first wave at Omaha Beach D-Day through the eyes of a combat medic in the first wave at Omaha Beach

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 6, 2022

Around the World

Someone apparently leaked classified Chinese tank schematics to win an online argument Someone apparently leaked classified Chinese tank schematics to win an online argument

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 2, 2022

Around the World

Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 1, 2022

Military Life

Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 1, 2022

Around the World

Marine pilot awarded for harrowing landing after mid-air collision takes out two engines Marine pilot awarded for harrowing landing after mid-air collision takes out two engines

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 31, 2022

Around the World

Marine caught with ‘several’ ducks after negligent discharge prompts barracks search Marine caught with ‘several’ ducks after negligent discharge prompts barracks search

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 27, 2022

History

Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 26, 2022

Army

The Army’s dream of artillery that fires 1,000 miles is officially a dud The Army’s dream of artillery that fires 1,000 miles is officially a dud

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 25, 2022

Army

Goodbye Bragg and Benning: These are the potential names for Army bases honoring Confederates Goodbye Bragg and Benning: These are the potential names for Army bases honoring Confederates

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 24, 2022

Army

An Army vet bodybuilder scammed the VA out of $245,000 while claiming he couldn’t even lift, bro An Army vet bodybuilder scammed the VA out of $245,000 while claiming he couldn’t even lift, bro

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 24, 2022

Army

The Army chose Sig Sauer for its next-generation rifle and not everyone is happy about it The Army chose Sig Sauer for its next-generation rifle and not everyone is happy about it

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 23, 2022

Air Force

Why the Air Force uses the mother of all swords to honor generals Why the Air Force uses the mother of all swords to honor generals

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 19, 2022

Army

This pro basketball player turned Army Ranger is now going to Harvard This pro basketball player turned Army Ranger is now going to Harvard

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 17, 2022

Culture

How the myth that Mr. Rogers was a deadly military sniper began How the myth that Mr. Rogers was a deadly military sniper began

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 16, 2022

Culture

Show us the one photo that sums up your military experience Show us the one photo that sums up your military experience

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 12, 2022

Around the World

The Navy just launched a brand new ship it doesn’t even want The Navy just launched a brand new ship it doesn’t even want

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 11, 2022

History

This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 10, 2022

History

The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 9, 2022

Americas

Trump wanted to ‘shoot missiles into Mexico’ to target drug labs, says former defense secretary Trump wanted to ‘shoot missiles into Mexico’ to target drug labs, says former defense secretary

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 6, 2022

Around the World

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has a prop spy plane so real that China reportedly spied on it with a satellite ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has a prop spy plane so real that China reportedly spied on it with a satellite

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 6, 2022

Around the World

Pentagon in damage control mode over report that US intel was used to kill Russian generals Pentagon in damage control mode over report that US intel was used to kill Russian generals

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 5, 2022

Air Force

Air Force to airmen: Please stop shooting prairie dogs with blow darts Air Force to airmen: Please stop shooting prairie dogs with blow darts

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 5, 2022

Army

Army officer becomes first US service member court-martialed over COVID-19 Army officer becomes first US service member court-martialed over COVID-19

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 4, 2022

Around the World

A Marine kicked out of the Corps after sharing white supremacist flyers is now running for local office A Marine kicked out of the Corps after sharing white supremacist flyers is now running for local office

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 4, 2022

Around the World

What is Phoenix Ghost, the secretive loitering munition the Pentagon is sending to Ukraine? What is Phoenix Ghost, the secretive loitering munition the Pentagon is sending to Ukraine?

By Max Hauptman

Posted on May 2, 2022

Culture

Sorry, Lady Gaga: There’s no way the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soundtrack can top the original Sorry, Lady Gaga: There’s no way the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soundtrack can top the original

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 28, 2022

Around the World

The Pentagon is on the hunt for new weapons it can quickly get into Ukrainian hands The Pentagon is on the hunt for new weapons it can quickly get into Ukrainian hands

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 27, 2022

Army

Extreme weather is costing the military billions in damages and it’s only getting worse Extreme weather is costing the military billions in damages and it’s only getting worse

By Max Hauptman

Updated on Apr 27, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force is trusting the internet to name its ridiculous new cybersecurity mascot The Air Force is trusting the internet to name its ridiculous new cybersecurity mascot

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 26, 2022

Marine Corps

The Navy and Marine Corps are taking sexual harassment investigations out of commanders’ hands The Navy and Marine Corps are taking sexual harassment investigations out of commanders’ hands

By Max Hauptman

Updated on Apr 25, 2022

Around the World

A sunbathing crocodile shut down the runway at a Florida naval air station A sunbathing crocodile shut down the runway at a Florida naval air station

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 20, 2022

Army

A lieutenant stranded in the Grand Canyon says officer candidate school helped save her life A lieutenant stranded in the Grand Canyon says officer candidate school helped save her life

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 20, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force is now fielding a brand new sniper rifle replacement The Air Force is now fielding a brand new sniper rifle replacement

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 19, 2022

Air Force

The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 18, 2022

Around the World

‘Wolverines’ graffiti straight out of ‘Red Dawn’ showing up all over battlefields in Ukraine ‘Wolverines’ graffiti straight out of ‘Red Dawn’ showing up all over battlefields in Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 16, 2022

Air Force

4-star general deemed qualified to serve as school administrator after overseeing 80,000 troops 4-star general deemed qualified to serve as school administrator after overseeing 80,000 troops

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 15, 2022

Army

A soldier was left to die alone in his barracks for 5 days. His family wants to know why A soldier was left to die alone in his barracks for 5 days. His family wants to know why

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 14, 2022

Culture

Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 13, 2022

Africa

A Purple Heart reminds us that US troops are still fighting in Northern Africa A Purple Heart reminds us that US troops are still fighting in Northern Africa

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 11, 2022

Around the World

Meet the exquisitely mustachioed Marine who fought in three wars Meet the exquisitely mustachioed Marine who fought in three wars

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 8, 2022

History

An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 7, 2022

Army

Army 3-star general demoted after investigation into ‘racist and toxic’ command climate Army 3-star general demoted after investigation into ‘racist and toxic’ command climate

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 6, 2022

Coast Guard

The next Coast Guard commandant could be the first woman in history to serve as a uniformed service chief The next Coast Guard commandant could be the first woman in history to serve as a uniformed service chief

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 5, 2022

Afghanistan

4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 4, 2022

Army

The Army’s suicide rate is the worst it’s been in nearly a century The Army’s suicide rate is the worst it’s been in nearly a century

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 4, 2022

Around the World

Navy identifies sailor killed in radar plane crash off Virginia coast Navy identifies sailor killed in radar plane crash off Virginia coast

By Jeff Schogol, Max Hauptman

Updated on Apr 1, 2022

Army

Why it took the Army almost 57 years to recognize a captured US soldier as a ‘prisoner of war’ Why it took the Army almost 57 years to recognize a captured US soldier as a ‘prisoner of war’

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 1, 2022

Army

The military is trading its tiny Tabasco bottles for powdered hot sauce in MREs The military is trading its tiny Tabasco bottles for powdered hot sauce in MREs

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 31, 2022

Culture

‘Top Gun’ sequel isn’t even out yet and we already know they f–ked up the uniforms ‘Top Gun’ sequel isn’t even out yet and we already know they f–ked up the uniforms

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 31, 2022

Around the World

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is finally coming to theaters — and Russia may be the villain ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is finally coming to theaters — and Russia may be the villain

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 29, 2022

Around the World

‘Call that a good day’ — An American is live-tweeting his part in the war in Ukraine ‘Call that a good day’ — An American is live-tweeting his part in the war in Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 28, 2022

Around the World

The Marine Corps celebrated Earth Day a month early with a police call The Marine Corps celebrated Earth Day a month early with a police call

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 25, 2022

Around the World

A Toyota truck with a massive Gatling gun that fires 6,000 rounds a minute has surfaced in Yemen A Toyota truck with a massive Gatling gun that fires 6,000 rounds a minute has surfaced in Yemen

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 24, 2022

Around the World

Pentagon to investigate 9 bases and units at center of military suicide crisis Pentagon to investigate 9 bases and units at center of military suicide crisis

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 23, 2022

Around the World

Russian news site claims it was ‘hacked’ after revealing 9,800 troops died in Ukraine Russian news site claims it was ‘hacked’ after revealing 9,800 troops died in Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 22, 2022

Around the World

‘We strike at night, when the Russians sleep’ — How Ukraine is stalking Russian armor with drones ‘We strike at night, when the Russians sleep’ — How Ukraine is stalking Russian armor with drones

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 21, 2022

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US Senator celebrates Army birthday with photo of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima US Senator celebrates Army birthday with photo of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima

Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers

The Army found a way to make recruiting duty even worse The Army found a way to make recruiting duty even worse

Army couple charged with spending government funds on weapons parts, electric guitars and a sword Army couple charged with spending government funds on weapons parts, electric guitars and a sword

We salute the Navy captain who took 700 sailors to see ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ We salute the Navy captain who took 700 sailors to see ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

How the Army once got its own soldiers stoned out of their minds How the Army once got its own soldiers stoned out of their minds

Journalists finally advised to stop referring to all veterans as former snipers, Special Forces Journalists finally advised to stop referring to all veterans as former snipers, Special Forces

These photos capture what life is really like in the military These photos capture what life is really like in the military

D-Day through the eyes of a combat medic in the first wave at Omaha Beach D-Day through the eyes of a combat medic in the first wave at Omaha Beach

Someone apparently leaked classified Chinese tank schematics to win an online argument Someone apparently leaked classified Chinese tank schematics to win an online argument

Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital

Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA

Marine pilot awarded for harrowing landing after mid-air collision takes out two engines Marine pilot awarded for harrowing landing after mid-air collision takes out two engines

Marine caught with ‘several’ ducks after negligent discharge prompts barracks search Marine caught with ‘several’ ducks after negligent discharge prompts barracks search

Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen

The Army’s dream of artillery that fires 1,000 miles is officially a dud The Army’s dream of artillery that fires 1,000 miles is officially a dud

Goodbye Bragg and Benning: These are the potential names for Army bases honoring Confederates Goodbye Bragg and Benning: These are the potential names for Army bases honoring Confederates

An Army vet bodybuilder scammed the VA out of $245,000 while claiming he couldn’t even lift, bro An Army vet bodybuilder scammed the VA out of $245,000 while claiming he couldn’t even lift, bro

The Army chose Sig Sauer for its next-generation rifle and not everyone is happy about it The Army chose Sig Sauer for its next-generation rifle and not everyone is happy about it

Why the Air Force uses the mother of all swords to honor generals Why the Air Force uses the mother of all swords to honor generals

This pro basketball player turned Army Ranger is now going to Harvard This pro basketball player turned Army Ranger is now going to Harvard

How the myth that Mr. Rogers was a deadly military sniper began How the myth that Mr. Rogers was a deadly military sniper began

Show us the one photo that sums up your military experience Show us the one photo that sums up your military experience

The Navy just launched a brand new ship it doesn’t even want The Navy just launched a brand new ship it doesn’t even want

This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II

The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn

Trump wanted to ‘shoot missiles into Mexico’ to target drug labs, says former defense secretary Trump wanted to ‘shoot missiles into Mexico’ to target drug labs, says former defense secretary

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has a prop spy plane so real that China reportedly spied on it with a satellite ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has a prop spy plane so real that China reportedly spied on it with a satellite

Pentagon in damage control mode over report that US intel was used to kill Russian generals Pentagon in damage control mode over report that US intel was used to kill Russian generals

Air Force to airmen: Please stop shooting prairie dogs with blow darts Air Force to airmen: Please stop shooting prairie dogs with blow darts

Army officer becomes first US service member court-martialed over COVID-19 Army officer becomes first US service member court-martialed over COVID-19

A Marine kicked out of the Corps after sharing white supremacist flyers is now running for local office A Marine kicked out of the Corps after sharing white supremacist flyers is now running for local office

What is Phoenix Ghost, the secretive loitering munition the Pentagon is sending to Ukraine? What is Phoenix Ghost, the secretive loitering munition the Pentagon is sending to Ukraine?

Sorry, Lady Gaga: There’s no way the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soundtrack can top the original Sorry, Lady Gaga: There’s no way the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soundtrack can top the original

The Pentagon is on the hunt for new weapons it can quickly get into Ukrainian hands The Pentagon is on the hunt for new weapons it can quickly get into Ukrainian hands

Extreme weather is costing the military billions in damages and it’s only getting worse Extreme weather is costing the military billions in damages and it’s only getting worse

The Air Force is trusting the internet to name its ridiculous new cybersecurity mascot The Air Force is trusting the internet to name its ridiculous new cybersecurity mascot

The Navy and Marine Corps are taking sexual harassment investigations out of commanders’ hands The Navy and Marine Corps are taking sexual harassment investigations out of commanders’ hands

A sunbathing crocodile shut down the runway at a Florida naval air station A sunbathing crocodile shut down the runway at a Florida naval air station

A lieutenant stranded in the Grand Canyon says officer candidate school helped save her life A lieutenant stranded in the Grand Canyon says officer candidate school helped save her life

The Air Force is now fielding a brand new sniper rifle replacement The Air Force is now fielding a brand new sniper rifle replacement

The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury

‘Wolverines’ graffiti straight out of ‘Red Dawn’ showing up all over battlefields in Ukraine ‘Wolverines’ graffiti straight out of ‘Red Dawn’ showing up all over battlefields in Ukraine

4-star general deemed qualified to serve as school administrator after overseeing 80,000 troops 4-star general deemed qualified to serve as school administrator after overseeing 80,000 troops

A soldier was left to die alone in his barracks for 5 days. His family wants to know why A soldier was left to die alone in his barracks for 5 days. His family wants to know why

Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment

A Purple Heart reminds us that US troops are still fighting in Northern Africa A Purple Heart reminds us that US troops are still fighting in Northern Africa

Meet the exquisitely mustachioed Marine who fought in three wars Meet the exquisitely mustachioed Marine who fought in three wars

An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII

Army 3-star general demoted after investigation into ‘racist and toxic’ command climate Army 3-star general demoted after investigation into ‘racist and toxic’ command climate

The next Coast Guard commandant could be the first woman in history to serve as a uniformed service chief The next Coast Guard commandant could be the first woman in history to serve as a uniformed service chief

4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul

The Army’s suicide rate is the worst it’s been in nearly a century The Army’s suicide rate is the worst it’s been in nearly a century

Navy identifies sailor killed in radar plane crash off Virginia coast Navy identifies sailor killed in radar plane crash off Virginia coast

Why it took the Army almost 57 years to recognize a captured US soldier as a ‘prisoner of war’ Why it took the Army almost 57 years to recognize a captured US soldier as a ‘prisoner of war’

The military is trading its tiny Tabasco bottles for powdered hot sauce in MREs The military is trading its tiny Tabasco bottles for powdered hot sauce in MREs

‘Top Gun’ sequel isn’t even out yet and we already know they f–ked up the uniforms ‘Top Gun’ sequel isn’t even out yet and we already know they f–ked up the uniforms

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is finally coming to theaters — and Russia may be the villain ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is finally coming to theaters — and Russia may be the villain

‘Call that a good day’ — An American is live-tweeting his part in the war in Ukraine ‘Call that a good day’ — An American is live-tweeting his part in the war in Ukraine

The Marine Corps celebrated Earth Day a month early with a police call The Marine Corps celebrated Earth Day a month early with a police call

A Toyota truck with a massive Gatling gun that fires 6,000 rounds a minute has surfaced in Yemen A Toyota truck with a massive Gatling gun that fires 6,000 rounds a minute has surfaced in Yemen

Pentagon to investigate 9 bases and units at center of military suicide crisis Pentagon to investigate 9 bases and units at center of military suicide crisis

Russian news site claims it was ‘hacked’ after revealing 9,800 troops died in Ukraine Russian news site claims it was ‘hacked’ after revealing 9,800 troops died in Ukraine

‘We strike at night, when the Russians sleep’ — How Ukraine is stalking Russian armor with drones ‘We strike at night, when the Russians sleep’ — How Ukraine is stalking Russian armor with drones