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By James Clark Nov 5, 2020

Humor

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

If the Navy were run by the same sleazy used car salesmen who gather around military bases the way a...

By James Clark Apr 13, 2020

Entertainment

Knowing is half the battle: You can now watch the classic 80s ‘GI Joe’ cartoons for free on YouTube

Thanks to the folks over at Hasbro, you can re-watch the first 15 episodes 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'...

By James Clark Jan 31, 2020

Mandatory Fun

A ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ version of ‘1917’ exists and it is glorious

Someone painstakingly cut scenes from SpongeBob SquarePants and set it to Sam Mendes' World War I drama '1917'

By Nelson Oliveira, New York Daily News Dec 17, 2019

News

FBI arrests genocide-preaching racist who threatened to burn soldiers on YouTube

A series of disturbing YouTube videos led to federal charges against a self-described racist who has openly fantasized about killing...

By Jared Keller May 11, 2018

Bullet Points

Army Won’t Charge Soldiers Captured On Video Firing On Civilian Truck In Afghanistan

The Army has determined that the soldiers in a January YouTube allegedly shown firing on what appears to be a...

By Jared Keller Mar 21, 2018

Entertainment

YouTube Is Coming For Your Gun Videos

YouTube — ground zero for cute cat videos and home to some of the world’s most entertaining firearms enthusiasts —...

By James Clark Nov 10, 2017

Humor

This is the greatest safety brief of all time

In addition to round-the-clock drinking, barbecuing, and restaurant-hopping in search of free and cheap eats, holiday weekends also mean last-minute...

By Sarah Sicard Jul 12, 2017

Gear

This NASA-Engineered Super Soaker Could Probably Kill You

You can make a squirt gun out of almost any piece of random junk lying around your house, but Mark...

By James Clark Jul 7, 2017

Gear

How Many Rounds Does It Take To Melt A Suppressor? Let’s Find Out

Sometimes a controlled burst from a light machine gun just doesn’t cut it, which is why weapons manuals include detailed...

By James Clark Apr 24, 2017

Entertainment

John Cena Deadlifts 602 Pounds On His 40th Birthday

What’s the best way to celebrate that 365th day of the nth year since you came kicking into this world?...

By James Clark Mar 20, 2017

Entertainment

‘John Wick’ With Nothing But Nerf Guns Is The Best ‘John Wick’ Of All

Masterfully dropping enemies with a mix of three-gun shooting techniques, mixed martial arts, and whatever he has handy — he...

By James Clark Oct 18, 2016

Gear

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle

Today, the M16 is a juggernaut, at least in terms of popularity among those who probably never used it, and...

By James Clark Oct 14, 2016

Gear

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

The internet is truly magical place. Where else can you find a detailed walkthrough on how to make an air-powered,...

By James Clark Sep 30, 2016

Humor

What Happens When You Fire A 500 Magnum With No Hands?

It’s common knowledge that you should hold a pistol with two hands when firing. That being said, you can still...

By James Clark Aug 11, 2016

Gear

This Remote-Controlled A-10 Lets You Unleash Hell On Enemies

For those who have ever dreamed of calling in a gun run on backyard intruders — squirrels, racoons, neighborhood kids...

By James Clark Jul 25, 2016

Gear

This Is How You Make An A-10 Warthog Out Of Legos

Beloved by American ground combat troops, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, or Warthog, is now a kickass toy thanks to an...

By James Clark Jul 8, 2016

Humor

This Is What Happens When Privates Roll Sleeves For The First Time

Well it’s official, the Army has transitioned to rolled-sleeves and you know what that means: guns out. Dear God, what...

By James Clark Jun 30, 2016

Humor

Hilarious Video Brings New Meaning To The Phrase ‘Smoking Gun’

You ever shot a .50 cal? You ever shot a .50 cal — on weed? Richard Ryan of FullMag Studios...

By James Clark Jun 27, 2016

Gear

This Liquid Nitrogen Blaster Is Insanely Dangerous, But Awesome

Ever wanted X-Men-like super powers, but without the pesky genetic mutation? Look no further. “I’m gonna turn into Ice Man...

By Adam Linehan Jun 21, 2016

Gear

The World’s Biggest Nerf Gun Is Definitely Not A Toy

Remember childhood? The Saturday morning cartoons, the endless supply of Fruit Roll-ups, the playing of GoldenEye until your hands became...

By James Clark Jun 13, 2016

Entertainment

All The Ways Drill Sergeants Call Cadence In One Video

If you’ve spent any time in the military, you’ve likely heard the following: “Leff, leff, leff, righ’ a layoo.” Cadence...

By James Clark Jun 13, 2016

Gear

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

Sometimes one box of fireworks isn’t enough. That’s why Colin Furze, a YouTube celebrity and quirky inventor — err, mad...

By James Clark Mar 31, 2016

Gear

Watch This British Dude Go Crazy With His Homemade Thermite Launcher

“Look, I made a thermite launcher!” cackles inventor Colin Furze as he demonstrates his most recent invention in a March...

By Brian Adam Jones Oct 1, 2015

Community

New Commercial Shows ‘The Push’ That Many Veterans Feel

A new commercial from Asics and Foot Locker describes the push that many veterans feel when they return home to...

By Michael Lane Smith Aug 12, 2015

Community

How To Breach A Door Like A Marine

Ever wonder how Marines go through doors that don’t want to open? A new video on YouTube from III Marine...

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

Knowing is half the battle: You can now watch the classic 80s ‘GI Joe’ cartoons for free on YouTube

A ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ version of ‘1917’ exists and it is glorious

FBI arrests genocide-preaching racist who threatened to burn soldiers on YouTube

Army Won’t Charge Soldiers Captured On Video Firing On Civilian Truck In Afghanistan

YouTube Is Coming For Your Gun Videos

This is the greatest safety brief of all time

This NASA-Engineered Super Soaker Could Probably Kill You

How Many Rounds Does It Take To Melt A Suppressor? Let’s Find Out

John Cena Deadlifts 602 Pounds On His 40th Birthday

‘John Wick’ With Nothing But Nerf Guns Is The Best ‘John Wick’ Of All

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle

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

What Happens When You Fire A 500 Magnum With No Hands?

This Remote-Controlled A-10 Lets You Unleash Hell On Enemies

This Is How You Make An A-10 Warthog Out Of Legos

This Is What Happens When Privates Roll Sleeves For The First Time

Hilarious Video Brings New Meaning To The Phrase ‘Smoking Gun’

This Liquid Nitrogen Blaster Is Insanely Dangerous, But Awesome

The World’s Biggest Nerf Gun Is Definitely Not A Toy

All The Ways Drill Sergeants Call Cadence In One Video

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

Watch This British Dude Go Crazy With His Homemade Thermite Launcher

New Commercial Shows ‘The Push’ That Many Veterans Feel

How To Breach A Door Like A Marine