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Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men
Rescue

Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2016

Maj Christina Hopper Conquered Race, Gender, And The F-16
Fighter Aircraft

Maj Christina Hopper Conquered Race, Gender, And The F-16

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 9, 2016

The Story Behind The A-10’s Iconic War Paint
Fighter Aircraft

The Story Behind The A-10’s Iconic War Paint

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 8, 2016

How To Camp Like A Green Beret
Survival

How To Camp Like A Green Beret

By Mike Glover

Posted on Nov 6, 2016

How The KA-BAR Became The American Warfighter’s Blade Of Choice
Tactics

How The KA-BAR Became The American Warfighter’s Blade Of Choice

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 4, 2016

How To Make Rope Handcuffs In Less Than 30 Seconds
Survival

How To Make Rope Handcuffs In Less Than 30 Seconds

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 4, 2016

8 Lifesaving Tips For Handling An Active-Shooter Scenario
Survival

8 Lifesaving Tips For Handling An Active-Shooter Scenario

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 1, 2016

This 950-Caliber Rifle Kicks Like A Beast
Guns

This 950-Caliber Rifle Kicks Like A Beast

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 29, 2016

Marines Show How To Dominate At 3-Gun Shooting
Guns

Marines Show How To Dominate At 3-Gun Shooting

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 28, 2016

These Little Green Army Men Have Traded In Their Rifles For Yoga Mats
Guns

These Little Green Army Men Have Traded In Their Rifles For Yoga Mats

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 21, 2016

Interactive Map Shows What A Nuclear Bomb Would Do To Your Hometown
Nuclear

Interactive Map Shows What A Nuclear Bomb Would Do To Your Hometown

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 21, 2016

You Can Destroy Just About Anything With This ‘WTF Rifle’
Guns

You Can Destroy Just About Anything With This ‘WTF Rifle’

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 21, 2016

The Military Is Using Artificial Intelligence, But It’s Not What You Think
Tech & Tactics

The Military Is Using Artificial Intelligence, But It’s Not What You Think

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 20, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded
Rescue

UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 20, 2016

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle
Guns

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 18, 2016

These Tiny Robots Are Saving Lives In Combat
Tactics

These Tiny Robots Are Saving Lives In Combat

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 18, 2016

Zumwalt Captain: She’s ‘Like A Very Souped Up SUV’
Destroyers

Zumwalt Captain: She’s ‘Like A Very Souped Up SUV’

By Brian O'Rourke

Posted on Oct 16, 2016

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

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

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 15, 2016

How A US Destroyer Responds When Someone Shoots At It
Destroyers

How A US Destroyer Responds When Someone Shoots At It

By Shawn VanDiver

Posted on Oct 14, 2016

This Is What Led To The US Navy Launching Missiles Into Yemen
Missiles

This Is What Led To The US Navy Launching Missiles Into Yemen

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 14, 2016

Keanu Reeves’ Tactical Training Pays Off In Epic ‘John Wick 2’ Trailer
Guns

Keanu Reeves’ Tactical Training Pays Off In Epic ‘John Wick 2’ Trailer

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 11, 2016

Life On A Submarine: Raunchy, Cramped, And Occasionally Smells Like Sh*t
Submarines

Life On A Submarine: Raunchy, Cramped, And Occasionally Smells Like Sh*t

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 7, 2016

This Ultimate Doomsday Rifle Shoots 21 Different Calibers Of Ammunition
Guns

This Ultimate Doomsday Rifle Shoots 21 Different Calibers Of Ammunition

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 6, 2016

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

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

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 1, 2016

What Does The Perfect Infantry MRE Look Like?
Tactics

What Does The Perfect Infantry MRE Look Like?

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 1, 2016

What Does It Take To Actually Penetrate A Block Of Titanium?
Guns

What Does It Take To Actually Penetrate A Block Of Titanium?

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 26, 2016

Marine Rescues Elderly Vet Stranded On A Seattle Mountain
Rescue

Marine Rescues Elderly Vet Stranded On A Seattle Mountain

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 26, 2016

It Will Take More Than Increased Supervision To Fix Hazing At Marine Boot Camp
Training

It Will Take More Than Increased Supervision To Fix Hazing At Marine Boot Camp

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 26, 2016

Watch This Guy Blast A Telephone Pole In Half With An AR-15
Guns

Watch This Guy Blast A Telephone Pole In Half With An AR-15

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 24, 2016

Air Force Rejects ‘Baconator’ As Name For New Bomber
Bombers

Air Force Rejects ‘Baconator’ As Name For New Bomber

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 23, 2016

This Insane Animated Dogfight Is A Total Mindf*ck
Fighter Aircraft

This Insane Animated Dogfight Is A Total Mindf*ck

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 23, 2016

Here’s What It’s Like To Be A Black Hawk Pilot
Helicopters

Here’s What It’s Like To Be A Black Hawk Pilot

By Chief Reilly

Posted on Sep 23, 2016

Gen Robert Scales Thinks Our Infantry Isn’t Ready For The Next War
Warfare

Gen Robert Scales Thinks Our Infantry Isn’t Ready For The Next War

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 22, 2016

This Is The World’s Most Dangerous Game Of Pool
Guns

This Is The World’s Most Dangerous Game Of Pool

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 21, 2016

The Can Cannon Soda Launcher Is The Most Epic AR-15 Accessory On The Market
Guns

The Can Cannon Soda Launcher Is The Most Epic AR-15 Accessory On The Market

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 21, 2016

We Asked Gen Mattis About Why Civilians Don’t Understand War
Warfare

We Asked Gen Mattis About Why Civilians Don’t Understand War

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 20, 2016

Watch The Navy Drop Earthquake-Sized Bombs Off The Florida Coast
Munitions

Watch The Navy Drop Earthquake-Sized Bombs Off The Florida Coast

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 16, 2016

New Vehicles Will Deliver SEALs With More Stealth Than Ever
Stealth

New Vehicles Will Deliver SEALs With More Stealth Than Ever

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 15, 2016

The Army Is Speeding Ahead With Self-Driving Medical Transport
Vehicles

The Army Is Speeding Ahead With Self-Driving Medical Transport

By David Leffler

Posted on Sep 15, 2016

10 Photos Of A Marine’s Experience Training Afghan Police
Training

10 Photos Of A Marine’s Experience Training Afghan Police

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Sep 13, 2016

rock or something
Tactics

Here’s the ridiculous true story behind a ‘Rock Or Something’

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 12, 2016

SEAL Team 6 Fails To Rescue Hostages In Afghanistan
Rescue

SEAL Team 6 Fails To Rescue Hostages In Afghanistan

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 9, 2016

How The US Military Invented The iPhone
Tactics

How The US Military Invented The iPhone

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 9, 2016

How Steven Spielberg Created One Of The Most Iconic War Scenes In Film
Amphibious Operations

How Steven Spielberg Created One Of The Most Iconic War Scenes In Film

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 8, 2016

‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan
Helicopters

‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 7, 2016

A Soviet Nuclear Torpedo, An American Destroyer, And The Cuban Missile Crisis
Nuclear

A Soviet Nuclear Torpedo, An American Destroyer, And The Cuban Missile Crisis

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Sep 4, 2016

How To Do The Perfect Pushup
Training

How To Do The Perfect Pushup

By Greatist

Posted on Sep 2, 2016

Why Facebook Is Big Brother, And How To Turn It Off
Intelligence

Why Facebook Is Big Brother, And How To Turn It Off

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 31, 2016

Ammo Is Expensive. Here’s How To Make Your Own
Guns

Ammo Is Expensive. Here’s How To Make Your Own

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 29, 2016

Believe It Or Not, This Is An 1,000-Year-Old Hand Grenade
Munitions

Believe It Or Not, This Is An 1,000-Year-Old Hand Grenade

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Aug 26, 2016

Video Games Actually Make You A Better Soldier
Training

Video Games Actually Make You A Better Soldier

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 23, 2016

MOH Recipient ‘Pappy’ Boyington Was A Brawler, Drinker, And Legendary Fighter Ace
Fighter Aircraft

MOH Recipient ‘Pappy’ Boyington Was A Brawler, Drinker, And Legendary Fighter Ace

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 22, 2016

This Semi-Auto Tactical Shotgun Is Basically A 12-Gauge Tommy Gun
Guns

This Semi-Auto Tactical Shotgun Is Basically A 12-Gauge Tommy Gun

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Aug 19, 2016

Even Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Can’t Make A Gourmet Meal From An MRE
Tactics

Even Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Can’t Make A Gourmet Meal From An MRE

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 18, 2016

Badass Female Pilots Team Up To Take On Cancer
Aircraft

Badass Female Pilots Team Up To Take On Cancer

By Tahlia Y. Burton

Posted on Aug 17, 2016

Why Many Americans Don’t Understand Machine Gun Laws
Guns

Why Many Americans Don’t Understand Machine Gun Laws

Posted on Aug 12, 2016

Check Out The Underwater Jet Boots Used By Navy SEALs
Tactics

Check Out The Underwater Jet Boots Used By Navy SEALs

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 12, 2016

A Poker Champ Explains What Gambling Teaches Us About War
Warfare

A Poker Champ Explains What Gambling Teaches Us About War

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 9, 2016

Watch F-22 Raptors Conduct Aerial Refuel During Anti-ISIS Mission
Fighter Aircraft

Watch F-22 Raptors Conduct Aerial Refuel During Anti-ISIS Mission

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Aug 9, 2016

The F-35 Might Finally Be A Thing We Have In Our Arsenal
Stealth

The F-35 Might Finally Be A Thing We Have In Our Arsenal

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 3, 2016

National Guardsmen On Routine Training Mission Find Elderly Woman Lost In Woods
Rescue

National Guardsmen On Routine Training Mission Find Elderly Woman Lost In Woods

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 29, 2016

The Jeep Is 75 Years Old And Tougher Than Ever
Vehicles

The Jeep Is 75 Years Old And Tougher Than Ever

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 29, 2016

How An IED Found In A Nevada Casino ‘Defeated’ An FBI Bomb Squad in 1980
Munitions

How An IED Found In A Nevada Casino ‘Defeated’ An FBI Bomb Squad in 1980

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 28, 2016

The Military Has A Flight-Readiness Problem That’s Not Going Away
Aircraft

The Military Has A Flight-Readiness Problem That’s Not Going Away

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 27, 2016