Mandatory Fun(Page 5)

"Mandatory fun" in the military refers to functions that troops are forced to attend, often with the promise of having "fun." It rarely is.

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News

We Salute The US Army Crew Who Named Their Tank ‘Dropped As A Baby’ We Salute The US Army Crew Who Named Their Tank ‘Dropped As A Baby’

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 6 2021

News

These stick figure comics will change how you see the Coast Guard These stick figure comics will change how you see the Coast Guard

/ Dec 31 2020

Culture

Cardi B demands someone at the Pentagon ‘let a btch know’ what is going on Cardi B demands someone at the Pentagon ‘let a btch know’ what is going on

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 31 2020

Culture

We salute these unsung heroes of 2020 We salute these unsung heroes of 2020

/ Dec 30 2020

Military Life

Check out the 13 best military photos of 2020 Check out the 13 best military photos of 2020

/ Dec 30 2020

Culture

Yes, this photo of Mattis modeling a leather jacket is very real Yes, this photo of Mattis modeling a leather jacket is very real

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 28 2020

Culture

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the war zone… ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the war zone…

/ Dec 24 2020

News

That time a Marine vet chased down a shoplifter during the holidays That time a Marine vet chased down a shoplifter during the holidays

/ Dec 23 2020

Culture

Gen. Mark Milley definitely has a tattoo and the mystery is killing me Gen. Mark Milley definitely has a tattoo and the mystery is killing me

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 23 2020

Culture

How to plan your route to all those discounts this Veterans Day How to plan your route to all those discounts this Veterans Day

/ Dec 19 2020

Culture

This video is a case study in how to combat boredom in the military This video is a case study in how to combat boredom in the military

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 17 2020

Culture

Meet the real-life Green Beret that ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ turned into a playable character Meet the real-life Green Beret that ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ turned into a playable character

/ Dec 15 2020

News

We salute the sailor who walked the flight deck in a Star Wars droid costume We salute the sailor who walked the flight deck in a Star Wars droid costume

/ Dec 15 2020

News

That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place

/ Dec 15 2020

Culture

That one scene in ‘Iron Man’ that captures the irony of the US military’s role in comic book movies That one scene in ‘Iron Man’ that captures the irony of the US military’s role in comic book movies

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 15 2020

News

Watch US Marines crush South Korean troops in an international military dance-off Watch US Marines crush South Korean troops in an international military dance-off

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 13 2020

News

Watch South Korean troops destroy Marines in an international military dance-off Watch South Korean troops destroy Marines in an international military dance-off

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 12 2020

News

We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘Back Alley Sally’ We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘Back Alley Sally’

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 11 2020

Tech & Tactics

Someone wore a flight suit on a commercial aircraft and we’re absolutely here for it Someone wore a flight suit on a commercial aircraft and we’re absolutely here for it

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 11 2020

Culture

Here’s why the military got absolutely wrecked by zombies in ’28 Weeks Later’ Here’s why the military got absolutely wrecked by zombies in ’28 Weeks Later’

/ Dec 11 2020

Culture

Ralph Lauren’s Combat Chic Sweater Is Sure To Turn Heads, And Give Your Sgt Maj An Aneurysm Ralph Lauren’s Combat Chic Sweater Is Sure To Turn Heads, And Give Your Sgt Maj An Aneurysm

/ Dec 11 2020

News

Marine Corps To Ralph Lauren: Mind Taking Our Logo Off That Terrible Sweater? Marine Corps To Ralph Lauren: Mind Taking Our Logo Off That Terrible Sweater?

/ Dec 11 2020

News

The Air Force just made it easier for service members to get tattoos they’ll immediately regret The Air Force just made it easier for service members to get tattoos they’ll immediately regret

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 10 2020

News

We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Check out these incredible photos of all four Air Force tactical demo team jets flying in formation Check out these incredible photos of all four Air Force tactical demo team jets flying in formation

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

Ralph Lauren is looking for a few rich idiots to drop nearly $500 on this jacket worth about $20 Ralph Lauren is looking for a few rich idiots to drop nearly $500 on this jacket worth about $20

/ Dec 10 2020

News

We salute the airmen who went full Ricky Bobby on the flight line in Saudi Arabia We salute the airmen who went full Ricky Bobby on the flight line in Saudi Arabia

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

Live your action movie fantasies with this absurd yet fully functional rubber band minigun Live your action movie fantasies with this absurd yet fully functional rubber band minigun

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

Night ops just got a lot more comfy thanks to all these plushy weapons of war Night ops just got a lot more comfy thanks to all these plushy weapons of war

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’ You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Behold the glory of the Air Force chief’s very own BBQ brisket recipe Behold the glory of the Air Force chief’s very own BBQ brisket recipe

/ Dec 10 2020

The Gear Locker

Those Ridiculous Smart Glasses From ‘Mission: Impossible II’ Are Finally Here, But They Won’t Get You Laid Those Ridiculous Smart Glasses From ‘Mission: Impossible II’ Are Finally Here, But They Won’t Get You Laid

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

Dodge’s new ‘Stars and Stripes’ Chargers and Challengers are tailor-made for the base parking lot Dodge’s new ‘Stars and Stripes’ Chargers and Challengers are tailor-made for the base parking lot

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

Video review: the new M240 Lima is so hot right now Video review: the new M240 Lima is so hot right now

By Chris Capelluto

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

The .50 cal Barrett sniper rifle’s strange origin story The .50 cal Barrett sniper rifle’s strange origin story

By Chris Capelluto

/ Dec 10 2020

News

This NASA-Engineered Super Soaker Could Probably Kill You This NASA-Engineered Super Soaker Could Probably Kill You

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

11 Military Drone Names, Ranked 11 Military Drone Names, Ranked

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Take Your Nerf-Gun Game To The Next Level With This Video Take Your Nerf-Gun Game To The Next Level With This Video

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

This Theme Park Lets You Drive A Fking Tank Through A House This Theme Park Lets You Drive A Fking Tank Through A House

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Watch This British Dude Go Crazy With His Homemade Thermite Launcher Watch This British Dude Go Crazy With His Homemade Thermite Launcher

/ Dec 10 2020

Culture

You Can Now Send Military-Themed Emojis To Your Friends With New App You Can Now Send Military-Themed Emojis To Your Friends With New App

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Here’s What Happens When You Set Off 5000 Fireworks At Once Here’s What Happens When You Set Off 5000 Fireworks At Once

/ Dec 10 2020

News

This Crazy German Guy Made A Gatling Launcher For Arrows Out Of Coke Bottles This Crazy German Guy Made A Gatling Launcher For Arrows Out Of Coke Bottles

/ Dec 10 2020

News

It took this Marine Corps sergeant major exactly 38 seconds to become a living legend It took this Marine Corps sergeant major exactly 38 seconds to become a living legend

/ Dec 7 2020

Culture

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ based its newest in-game kit on a Medal of Honor recipient ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ based its newest in-game kit on a Medal of Honor recipient

/ Dec 2 2020

Culture

Netflix’s new WWII miniseries looks like ‘Band of Brothers’ meets ‘A Scanner Darkly’ Netflix’s new WWII miniseries looks like ‘Band of Brothers’ meets ‘A Scanner Darkly’

/ Dec 2 2020

News

Why this Air Force squadron is like the Night’s Watch from ‘Game of Thrones’ Why this Air Force squadron is like the Night’s Watch from ‘Game of Thrones’

/ Dec 2 2020

Culture

Room 4714: The haunted history of West Point Room 4714: The haunted history of West Point

/ Dec 2 2020

Culture

These F-15s dressed up fly as hell for Halloween These F-15s dressed up fly as hell for Halloween

/ Dec 2 2020

News

We salute the acting undersecretary of the Navy for rocking a Clint Eastwood patch on his flight suit We salute the acting undersecretary of the Navy for rocking a Clint Eastwood patch on his flight suit

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

Culture

This sleek bar set will have you drinking like Ernest Shackleton This sleek bar set will have you drinking like Ernest Shackleton

By Scott Murdock

/ Dec 2 2020

News

This is what it would look like if the Navy was run like a used car dealership This is what it would look like if the Navy was run like a used car dealership

/ Dec 2 2020

Culture

Celebrate Veterans Day by sending us your most moto boot photos Celebrate Veterans Day by sending us your most moto boot photos

By Task & Purpose

/ Dec 2 2020

Tech & Tactics

We salute this Texas F-16 squadron for marking their 75th anniversary with an epic paint job We salute this Texas F-16 squadron for marking their 75th anniversary with an epic paint job

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

News

Check out these photos of Russian troops doing some real ninja sht Check out these photos of Russian troops doing some real ninja sht

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

News

Here’s how much Windex it takes to make the Air Force Thunderbirds look so shiny Here’s how much Windex it takes to make the Air Force Thunderbirds look so shiny

/ Dec 2 2020

Culture

Here’s a bunch of photos from World War II that prove regulation haircuts don’t win wars Here’s a bunch of photos from World War II that prove regulation haircuts don’t win wars

/ Dec 1 2020

News

Abstract sky penis above Ramstein Air Base evokes early Modernist themes Abstract sky penis above Ramstein Air Base evokes early Modernist themes

/ Nov 29 2020

News

Army Marksmanship Unit playing card shot Army Marksmanship Unit playing card shot

/ Nov 23 2020

News

The 19 most badass Army photos from 2019 The 19 most badass Army photos from 2019

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 23 2020