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Florida Man Jumps In Pond To Rescue Eagle From Jaws Of Alligator
Rescue

Florida Man Jumps In Pond To Rescue Eagle From Jaws Of Alligator

Posted on Feb 11, 2017

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

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

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 10, 2017

Using The Wrong Lube Just Cost The Navy $2 Million
Tactics

Using The Wrong Lube Just Cost The Navy $2 Million

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 10, 2017

Here’s Why Aircraft Carriers Are Ready To Go The Way Of The Battleship
Carriers

Here’s Why Aircraft Carriers Are Ready To Go The Way Of The Battleship

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

The History Of The CIA’s Silent Pistol Of Choice
Guns

The History Of The CIA’s Silent Pistol Of Choice

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire
Rescue

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

ISIS Fighters Are Turning Into Malingerers To Get Out Of Combat
Warfare

ISIS Fighters Are Turning Into Malingerers To Get Out Of Combat

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 8, 2017

The Military Has A Plan To Make Earth-Friendly Munitions
Munitions

The Military Has A Plan To Make Earth-Friendly Munitions

By Francis Horton

Posted on Feb 8, 2017

This Iraq War Vet Was Booted From A Gun Show Because Of His Service Dog
Guns

This Iraq War Vet Was Booted From A Gun Show Because Of His Service Dog

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

Posted on Feb 7, 2017

This Savage New Sport Combines Real Guns With MMA
Guns

This Savage New Sport Combines Real Guns With MMA

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 7, 2017

Watch: Confirmed Footage Of A Houthi ‘Suicide Gunboat’ Ramming A Saudi Frigate
Frigates

Watch: Confirmed Footage Of A Houthi ‘Suicide Gunboat’ Ramming A Saudi Frigate

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 6, 2017

Special Operations Forces Face A Dangerous Rise In Parachuting Deaths
Training

Special Operations Forces Face A Dangerous Rise In Parachuting Deaths

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 6, 2017

The US Navy Is in Trouble, But Building More Ships Won’t Save It
Ships

The US Navy Is in Trouble, But Building More Ships Won’t Save It

By Matthew Gault

Posted on Feb 6, 2017

air force combat controller
Training

What Air Force Combat Controllers go through to earn their titles

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

Posted on Feb 4, 2017

Meet The 24-Year-Old Who Made This Beautiful .50 Cal Rifle
Guns

Meet The 24-Year-Old Who Made This Beautiful .50 Cal Rifle

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 3, 2017

The Military Keeps Picking Sig Sauer When It Needs It Most
Guns

The Military Keeps Picking Sig Sauer When It Needs It Most

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Feb 3, 2017

This Classic Submachine Gun Fought With The Resistance In Europe And SEALs In Vietnam
Guns

This Classic Submachine Gun Fought With The Resistance In Europe And SEALs In Vietnam

Posted on Feb 1, 2017

Police Department Helps Dying Teenager Fulfill Wish Of Shooting People With A Taser
Weapons

Police Department Helps Dying Teenager Fulfill Wish Of Shooting People With A Taser

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

America’s Cyber Warriors Party Hard And Are Terrible At Their Jobs
Intelligence

America’s Cyber Warriors Party Hard And Are Terrible At Their Jobs

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

As If They Weren’t Already Cool Enough, Air Force Pilots Can Now Roll Up Their Sleeves
Tactics

As If They Weren’t Already Cool Enough, Air Force Pilots Can Now Roll Up Their Sleeves

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

Here’s What Happens To The Brain And Body When You Shoot A Gun
Guns

Here’s What Happens To The Brain And Body When You Shoot A Gun

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

Is There A Mole In Trump’s West Wing?
Intelligence

Is There A Mole In Trump’s West Wing?

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

Russian Kids Can Grow Up Reading This Military Children’s Book
Tanks

Russian Kids Can Grow Up Reading This Military Children’s Book

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 27, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day
Rescue

UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 27, 2017

Chevy Colorado ZH2 pickup truck
Vehicles

Troops might be riding a hydrogen-powered Chevy Colorado ZH2 into battle

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

Posted on Jan 26, 2017

Female Infantry Marines Will Train, Fight, And Sleep Alongside Their Male Counterparts
Training

Female Infantry Marines Will Train, Fight, And Sleep Alongside Their Male Counterparts

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 26, 2017

The Army’s New Sig Pistol Is A Huge Step Up
Guns

The Army’s New Sig Pistol Is A Huge Step Up

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Jan 26, 2017

7 Quotes From Anchorman That Explain Warfare
Warfare

7 Quotes From Anchorman That Explain Warfare

By Dan Sukman

Posted on Jan 25, 2017

How The Military Conducts PSYOPS
Warfare

How The Military Conducts PSYOPS

Posted on Jan 24, 2017

Kel-Tec Just Unveiled Its New Compact Rifle
Guns

Kel-Tec Just Unveiled Its New Compact Rifle

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Jan 24, 2017

Why Are People Maddened By Manning And Not Cartwright?
Intelligence

Why Are People Maddened By Manning And Not Cartwright?

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Jan 24, 2017

History Channel’s ‘SIX’ Sent Its Cast To Navy SEAL Training
Training

History Channel’s ‘SIX’ Sent Its Cast To Navy SEAL Training

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 24, 2017

No, A Secret Service Agent Did Not Have ‘Tactical Fake Arms’ During The Inauguration
Tactics

No, A Secret Service Agent Did Not Have ‘Tactical Fake Arms’ During The Inauguration

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 23, 2017

How Female Officers Forced The Navy To Back Down On Uniform Changes
Tactics

How Female Officers Forced The Navy To Back Down On Uniform Changes

By Andrea N. Goldstein

Posted on Jan 21, 2017

A Soldier’s Tips For Cyber Nerds About To Start Working At The Pentagon
Intelligence

A Soldier’s Tips For Cyber Nerds About To Start Working At The Pentagon

By Francis Horton

Posted on Jan 19, 2017

Now’s Your Chance To Command Your Own Private Air Force
Fighter Aircraft

Now’s Your Chance To Command Your Own Private Air Force

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 18, 2017

Say Hello To This New Pistol With A Built-In Suppressor
Guns

Say Hello To This New Pistol With A Built-In Suppressor

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Jan 18, 2017

Force Recon 75th Ranger Regiment
Training

Why do special ops units have a selection to get in?

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

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

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

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 15, 2017

This New Gun Manufacturer Just Unveiled Its First Pistol, And It’s Sexy As Hell
Guns

This New Gun Manufacturer Just Unveiled Its First Pistol, And It’s Sexy As Hell

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived
Aircraft

Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 12, 2017

This Collection Of Short Stories Captures The Truth About War Better Than Nonfiction
Warfare

This Collection Of Short Stories Captures The Truth About War Better Than Nonfiction

By Diana Moga

Posted on Jan 12, 2017

Trump Jr Wants To Make It Easier To Buy Silencers
Guns

Trump Jr Wants To Make It Easier To Buy Silencers

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 10, 2017

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle
Guns

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jan 9, 2017

Russian Marines Go Full ‘Bloodsport’ During Show-Of-Force Demonstration In The Philippines
Training

Russian Marines Go Full ‘Bloodsport’ During Show-Of-Force Demonstration In The Philippines

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 7, 2017

This Man-Controlled Robot Is Straight Out Of ‘Avatar’ And 100% Real
Tactics

This Man-Controlled Robot Is Straight Out Of ‘Avatar’ And 100% Real

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 30, 2016

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb
Nuclear

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 29, 2016

cold weather survival training
Survival

How to survive and even thrive in cold weather

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

Posted on Dec 29, 2016

The Navy Is Getting New Uniforms (And They Don’t Suck This Time)
Tactics

The Navy Is Getting New Uniforms (And They Don’t Suck This Time)

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 29, 2016

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

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

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 27, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber
Rescue

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 16, 2016

ATF…WTF? End The Government Assault On Pot Smokers’ Gun Rights
Guns

ATF…WTF? End The Government Assault On Pot Smokers’ Gun Rights

By Francis Horton

Posted on Dec 15, 2016

The MOTOPED Survival Bike Could Be The Wheels Special Operations Forces Need
Vehicles

The MOTOPED Survival Bike Could Be The Wheels Special Operations Forces Need

By Steve Huff

Posted on Dec 13, 2016

Eat, Rat F*ck, Kill: Your Unofficial Guide To MREs In 2017
Tactics

Eat, Rat F*ck, Kill: Your Unofficial Guide To MREs In 2017

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 12, 2016

This Marine Vet Was Fired As A Cop For Following His Military Instincts
Training

This Marine Vet Was Fired As A Cop For Following His Military Instincts

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 10, 2016

A New National Concealed Carry Law Is In The Works
Guns

A New National Concealed Carry Law Is In The Works

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 9, 2016

Here’s How A Direct-Action Sniper Maintains His Gear In The Field
Training

Here’s How A Direct-Action Sniper Maintains His Gear In The Field

Posted on Dec 7, 2016

Watch These Santas Get Destroyed By A Hardcore Drill Instructor
Training

Watch These Santas Get Destroyed By A Hardcore Drill Instructor

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 7, 2016

Snowden: ‘Petraeus Leaked More Damning Information Than I Did’
Intelligence

Snowden: ‘Petraeus Leaked More Damning Information Than I Did’

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 6, 2016

This Gun Lets You Hijack Drones Right Out Of The Sky
Guns

This Gun Lets You Hijack Drones Right Out Of The Sky

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 29, 2016

Watch 30 Civilians Try To Pass SOF Selection In New Reality Show
Training

Watch 30 Civilians Try To Pass SOF Selection In New Reality Show

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 19, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook
Rescue

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

Camping Hacks For The Guy Who Just Wants To Drink In The Woods All Day
Survival

Camping Hacks For The Guy Who Just Wants To Drink In The Woods All Day

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

Are American Service Members Brainwashed To See The Enemy As Subhuman?
Training

Are American Service Members Brainwashed To See The Enemy As Subhuman?

By Geoff Dempsey

Posted on Nov 16, 2016