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Mandatory Fun (Page 9)

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

Latest in Mandatory Fun

Once Homeless, This Navy Vet Says She’s Competing For Maxim’s Cover As A Way To Help At-Risk Youth
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Once Homeless, This Navy Vet Says She’s Competing For Maxim’s Cover As A Way To Help At-Risk Youth

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 6, 2018

This New Navy Recruiting Video Is Basically Just A Tribute To Miniguns
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This New Navy Recruiting Video Is Basically Just A Tribute To Miniguns

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 2, 2018

‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Cut Off His Own Arm So He Could Pass As A Wounded Vet And Land Roles
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‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Cut Off His Own Arm So He Could Pass As A Wounded Vet And Land Roles

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 1, 2018

The Marine Corps’ Official Birthday Video Is Out — And It’s Motivating AF
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The Marine Corps’ Official Birthday Video Is Out — And It’s Motivating AF

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 1, 2018

This Navy Anti-Marijuana PSA Is A Great Reminder Of How Uncool Navy Is, Bro
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This Navy Anti-Marijuana PSA Is A Great Reminder Of How Uncool Navy Is, Bro

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 31, 2018

This Is Why The Pentagon Could Never Build A Death Star
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This Is Why The Pentagon Could Never Build A Death Star

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 29, 2018

US Troops Deploy ‘Overwhelming Force’ Against Iceland’s Beer Supplies
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US Troops Deploy ‘Overwhelming Force’ Against Iceland’s Beer Supplies

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 27, 2018

In Defense Of Military Pilots Drawing Dicks In The Sky
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In Defense Of Military Pilots Drawing Dicks In The Sky

By M. E. Johnson

Posted on Oct 26, 2018

Marines Confirm That Yes, They Drew That New Sky Penis Over California
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Marines Confirm That Yes, They Drew That New Sky Penis Over California

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 24, 2018

5 Spectacular Military Joyrides From US History
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5 Spectacular Military Joyrides From US History

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 19, 2018

Sailor Accused Of Getting Drunk And Streaking Around Amusement Park
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Sailor Accused Of Getting Drunk And Streaking Around Amusement Park

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 15, 2018

A Sailor’s Worst Nightmare: When Mom Inadvertently Turns You Into A Viral Meme
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A Sailor’s Worst Nightmare: When Mom Inadvertently Turns You Into A Viral Meme

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 9, 2018

You Can Now Grow A Beard And Get Stoned AF In The Canadian Military
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You Can Now Grow A Beard And Get Stoned AF In The Canadian Military

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 29, 2018

That moment a Guardsman realized: ‘If my unit sees that, I’m dead’
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That moment a Guardsman realized: ‘If my unit sees that, I’m dead’

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 27, 2018

A Few Lucky Sailors Hung Out With Tom Cruise — And His New Ride — During ‘Top Gun’ Filming
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A Few Lucky Sailors Hung Out With Tom Cruise — And His New Ride — During ‘Top Gun’ Filming

By Team T&P

Posted on Sep 20, 2018

Hilarious Video Shows Navy Carrier Officers Having Way Too Much Fun Launching Aircraft
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Hilarious Video Shows Navy Carrier Officers Having Way Too Much Fun Launching Aircraft

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 19, 2018

Confessions Of A Belligerent Marine Grunt Turned Memoirist
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Confessions Of A Belligerent Marine Grunt Turned Memoirist

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 10, 2018

There’s A Theme Park About That Time The Union Tried To Use Dinosaurs To Win The Civil War
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There’s A Theme Park About That Time The Union Tried To Use Dinosaurs To Win The Civil War

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 5, 2018

Watch This Marine Use His Suppressor To Fry Bacon
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Watch This Marine Use His Suppressor To Fry Bacon

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 1, 2018

Boat Captain To US Fighter Pilot: ‘Buzz Us Like Tom Cruise Did The Tower In ‘Top Gun’
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Boat Captain To US Fighter Pilot: ‘Buzz Us Like Tom Cruise Did The Tower In ‘Top Gun’

By Team T&P

Posted on Aug 31, 2018

We’re Launching A Confessions Column. To Get It Started, Here’s Our Dirty Laundry
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We’re Launching A Confessions Column. To Get It Started, Here’s Our Dirty Laundry

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 24, 2018

Military Rhymes: A Collection Of The Phrases That Capture Part Of A Culture
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Military Rhymes: A Collection Of The Phrases That Capture Part Of A Culture

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 9, 2018

The Most Overused (And Annoying) Military Phrases Ever
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The Most Overused (And Annoying) Military Phrases Ever

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 9, 2018

We salute the naked British Army captain who escaped a latrine after his drunk troops locked him in
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We salute the naked British Army captain who escaped a latrine after his drunk troops locked him in

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 6, 2018

Inside The Splendor And The Glory Of The Pentagon’s Secret Fighter Pilot Bar
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Inside The Splendor And The Glory Of The Pentagon’s Secret Fighter Pilot Bar

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 6, 2018

Always Listen To Your NCOs, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Edition
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Always Listen To Your NCOs, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Edition

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 5, 2018

6 All-American Blockbusters That Are Mandatory Viewing For Any July 4th Holiday
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6 All-American Blockbusters That Are Mandatory Viewing For Any July 4th Holiday

By Francis Horton

Posted on Jul 3, 2018

How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults
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How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

I Watched This Retro ‘Top Gun’ Interview Aboard The USS Ranger So You Don’t Have To
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I Watched This Retro ‘Top Gun’ Interview Aboard The USS Ranger So You Don’t Have To

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

This DoD Photo Is Just Begging For A Caption Contest
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This DoD Photo Is Just Begging For A Caption Contest

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 14, 2018

Is That Another Sky Penis Above Another US Military Base?
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Is That Another Sky Penis Above Another US Military Base?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 14, 2018

We Salute The National Guard Lieutenant Who Led Virginia Police On A High-Speed Chase In A Stolen M577
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We Salute The National Guard Lieutenant Who Led Virginia Police On A High-Speed Chase In A Stolen M577

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 6, 2018

Read Tabasco’s Hilarious (But On-Point) Cookbook For Troops In Vietnam
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Read Tabasco’s Hilarious (But On-Point) Cookbook For Troops In Vietnam

By James Clark

Posted on May 9, 2018

This Air Force Puppet Video Would Be Cuter If 3 Airmen Hadn’t Just Had Their Careers Ended
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This Air Force Puppet Video Would Be Cuter If 3 Airmen Hadn’t Just Had Their Careers Ended

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 28, 2018

What Are The Weirdest Reenlistment Ceremonies You’ve Heard Of?
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What Are The Weirdest Reenlistment Ceremonies You’ve Heard Of?

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Apr 17, 2018

This Is The World’s First Knife Hand
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This Is The World’s First Knife Hand

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 17, 2018

Watch An M1 Abrams Battle Tank Execute A Near-Perfect Drift
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Watch An M1 Abrams Battle Tank Execute A Near-Perfect Drift

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 11, 2018

This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable
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This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 12, 2018

Watch This Unintentionally Hilarious Clip Of A CNN Reporter Firing An AR-15
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Watch This Unintentionally Hilarious Clip Of A CNN Reporter Firing An AR-15

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 3, 2018

31 Of The Best US Military Photos Of 2017
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31 Of The Best US Military Photos Of 2017

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 22, 2017

soldiers firing 120 in syria
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Totally achievable New Year’s resolutions for vets who’ve been out of the military for a while

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 21, 2017

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

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 13, 2017

Want To Know How Mattis Got The Callsign ‘Chaos’? Here’s The Story
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Want To Know How Mattis Got The Callsign ‘Chaos’? Here’s The Story

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 21, 2017

9 Naval Aviation Slang Terms You Never Knew You Needed
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9 Naval Aviation Slang Terms You Never Knew You Needed

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 13, 2017

7 Perfect Photos Of Marine NCOs Getting Their Sh*t Rocked
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7 Perfect Photos Of Marine NCOs Getting Their Sh*t Rocked

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 4, 2017

Watch These Vets Duke It Out In An MRE Iron Chef Challenge
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Watch These Vets Duke It Out In An MRE Iron Chef Challenge

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Aug 2, 2017

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

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 12, 2017

100-Year-Old Letter Proves Salty Vets Always Thought They Knew Better Than Anyone Else
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100-Year-Old Letter Proves Salty Vets Always Thought They Knew Better Than Anyone Else

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jun 28, 2017

Watch James Bond, Kylo Ren, And Magic Mike Team Up For An Absurd NASCAR Heist
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Watch James Bond, Kylo Ren, And Magic Mike Team Up For An Absurd NASCAR Heist

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 2, 2017

The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History
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The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 2, 2017

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

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 11, 2017

Confessions Of A Navy Diver
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Confessions Of A Navy Diver

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 8, 2017

This DIY Hooch Recipe Pairs Beautifully With Whatever’s Around The FOB
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This DIY Hooch Recipe Pairs Beautifully With Whatever’s Around The FOB

By Francis Horton

Posted on Mar 27, 2017

Watch This Naval Officer Blow An Easy Navy Question On Jeopardy
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Watch This Naval Officer Blow An Easy Navy Question On Jeopardy

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 21, 2017

7 Ways To Beat The Hangover You’re Definitely Getting this Weekend
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7 Ways To Beat The Hangover You’re Definitely Getting this Weekend

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 15, 2017

This Theme Park Lets You Drive A F**king Tank Through A House
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This Theme Park Lets You Drive A F**king Tank Through A House

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 10, 2017

A Rip-It Faucet And 4 Other Things The Military Should Add To Its Budget
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A Rip-It Faucet And 4 Other Things The Military Should Add To Its Budget

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 10, 2017

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

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 15, 2017

How an imperial officer evaluates stormtrooper performance
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How an imperial officer evaluates stormtrooper performance

By Angry Staff Officer

Posted on Jan 15, 2017

Finally, Scientific Proof That People Who Swear More Are Just More F***ing Honest
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Finally, Scientific Proof That People Who Swear More Are Just More F***ing Honest

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 10, 2017

Watch Iranian Commandos Try (And Fail) To Smash A Vase In Epic Karate Showdown
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Watch Iranian Commandos Try (And Fail) To Smash A Vase In Epic Karate Showdown

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 27, 2016

This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ actually are
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This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ actually are

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ really are
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This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ really are

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

Watch Navy Troll Army With Epic Video About Last Year’s Bloody Pillow Fight
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Watch Navy Troll Army With Epic Video About Last Year’s Bloody Pillow Fight

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 7, 2016