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By James Clark Jan 16, 2021

Entertainment

‘Mortal Kombat’ is getting a reboot and so is metal-armed Special Forces soldier ‘Jax’

Get pumped.

By David Roza Jan 16, 2021

Culture

30 years after Desert Storm, an Air Force general says we’ve forgotten the lessons that made it so successful

"War is violence. Any politician that sends people into war is sending people into violence."

By James Clark Jan 15, 2021

Culture

12 military movies and TV shows that we desperately need right now

Matterhorn. About Face. The Last Stand of The Tin Can Sailors... the list goes on.

By David Roza Jan 13, 2021

Mandatory Fun

In other news, the Coast Guard has recovered a stolen tiki hut boat

“Don’t drink and boat!”

By David Roza Jan 8, 2021

Culture

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask

“Sgt. Boxx is perhaps the most qualified medic I’ve ever seen."

By James Clark Jan 8, 2021

Mandatory Fun

What the hell is this ‘Integrated Survivability Onion’ chart?

Really, we want to know.

By Jared Keller Jan 6, 2021

Gear

What’s the one piece of gear you rely on the most?

Everyone requires a solid gear loadout. What's in yours?

By David Roza Jan 4, 2021

Entertainment

Why 2005’s ‘Battalion Wars’ is still my favorite video game ever

When it comes to video games, I peaked 15 years ago.

By James Clark Jan 4, 2021

Culture

What military books do you want to see adapted for film and television?

There are so many: 'Matterhorn,' 'Redeployment,' 'Dispatches'...

By Paul Szoldra Jan 1, 2021

Entertainment

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere

"At the end of the day, we want to make veterans laugh. Because that’s the best therapy."

By James Clark Dec 31, 2020

Mandatory Fun

What military video games should we be playing in 2021?

Okay, so what are we playing?

By David Roza Dec 30, 2020

Culture

Check out the 13 best military photos of 2020

Even a pandemic can't hold back these shooters

By James Clark Dec 29, 2020

Culture

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher

“Tattoos and long hair do not change my combat effectiveness.”

By Scott Murdock Dec 28, 2020

Reviews

If you don’t have one of these 7 tomahawks, do you even ‘Merica?

Now, how many references to 'The Patriot' can I fit in this article? Read on to find out.

By James Clark Dec 25, 2020

Entertainment

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

Editor's note: This article was originally published on Dec. 19, 2016.

By Mike Denny Dec 25, 2020

Culture

5 things I actually miss about being deployed on Christmas

Editor's note: This article was originally published on December 21, 2015.

By James Clark Dec 25, 2020

Entertainment

Why ‘Die Hard’ is the greatest Christmas movie of all time

Editor's note: This article was originally published on December 21, 2016

By Jason M. Callahan Dec 24, 2020

Entertainment

Which is the better Christmas action flick: ‘Die Hard’ or ‘Lethal Weapon’?

Editor's note: This article was originally published on December 24, 2015.

By Matt Battaglia Dec 24, 2020

History

The legendary story of the 1914 Christmas truce

Editor's note: This article was originally published on Dec. 16, 2015.

By James Clark Dec 24, 2020

Culture

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

Editor's note: This article was originally published on Dec. 23, 2019.

By James Clark Dec 24, 2020

Mandatory Fun

That time the USS George Washington won the sh*t out of Christmas

Editor's note: This story was originally published on Dec. 18, 2019.

By Paul Szoldra Dec 23, 2020

Entertainment

A bunch of Marines and Ospreys may be appearing in ‘Mission: Impossible’

“Participation in this film will showcase the Marine Corps as a disciplined, professional, ready force."

By Jared Keller Dec 23, 2020

Mandatory Fun

You can now score your very own ‘The A-Team’ van

I love it when a plan comes together!

By James Clark Dec 23, 2020

Mandatory Fun

DoD asked people what they thought of Space Force ‘Guardians’: ‘I want my tax dollars back’

Oof.

By Paul Szoldra Dec 22, 2020

History

Surrounded. Low on supplies. Freezing. The Nazis demanded his surrender. He replied: ‘Nuts!”

“To the German Commander, N U T S ! The American Commander.”

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‘Mortal Kombat’ is getting a reboot and so is metal-armed Special Forces soldier ‘Jax’

30 years after Desert Storm, an Air Force general says we’ve forgotten the lessons that made it so successful

12 military movies and TV shows that we desperately need right now

In other news, the Coast Guard has recovered a stolen tiki hut boat

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask

What the hell is this ‘Integrated Survivability Onion’ chart?

What’s the one piece of gear you rely on the most?

Why 2005’s ‘Battalion Wars’ is still my favorite video game ever

What military books do you want to see adapted for film and television?

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere

What military video games should we be playing in 2021?

Check out the 13 best military photos of 2020

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher

If you don’t have one of these 7 tomahawks, do you even ‘Merica?

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

5 things I actually miss about being deployed on Christmas

Why ‘Die Hard’ is the greatest Christmas movie of all time

Which is the better Christmas action flick: ‘Die Hard’ or ‘Lethal Weapon’?

The legendary story of the 1914 Christmas truce

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

That time the USS George Washington won the sh*t out of Christmas

A bunch of Marines and Ospreys may be appearing in ‘Mission: Impossible’

You can now score your very own ‘The A-Team’ van

DoD asked people what they thought of Space Force ‘Guardians’: ‘I want my tax dollars back’

Surrounded. Low on supplies. Freezing. The Nazis demanded his surrender. He replied: ‘Nuts!”