Front-line report: Modern trench warfare in Eastern Ukraine
This article by Nolan Peterson was originally published by Coffee or Die. The Ukrainian soldier warns me to speak no louder than a whisper. The enemy lines are less... Read more.
What is the origin of the term “operator?”
This article by Luke Ryan was originally published by Coffee or Die. If you’re in military circles for more than a couple of minutes, you’ll probably hear the... Read more.
Brutal efficiency: The top 5 combat shotguns out there today
This article by Eric Miller was originally published by Coffee or Die. Americans began fielding shotguns on the battlefield during the final stretch of World... Read more.
A brief history (and the future) of high-speed vertical lift aircraft
This article by Carl Forsling was originally published by Coffee or Die. “Hitting him where he ain’t” has been a basic fundamental of warfare since the beginning.... Read more.
4 badass special operators you should know more about
This article by Matt Fratus was originally published by Coffee or Die. The US Army’s premier special missions unit, commonly known as “The Unit,” has participated... Read more.
An OSS officer’s V-E Day letter home using Hitler’s personal stationery
Richard Helms was the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from 1966 to 1973, having served for two decades in predecessor units before leading the CIA.... Read more.
From cargo plane to gunship: The evolution of the C-130
This article by Matt Fratus was originally published by Coffee or Die. The C-130 has an impressive resume of preposterous accomplishments with few limitations,... Read more.
What it means to be an Army Ranger, according to 7 Rangers
This article by Luke Ryan was originally published by Coffee or Die. The U.S. Army Rangers are a storied group of elite warriors. They have conducted legendary... Read more.
6 Navy Seabees operations you (probably) didn’t know about
This article by Matt Fratus was originally published by Coffee or Die. Today marks the 77th anniversary of when the U.S. Navy Seabees officially coined their... Read more.
Crew of iconic rescue flight says 823 people were on board
This article by Matt White was originally published by Coffee or Die In a morning interview Friday, Aug. 20, on CNN, the crew of Reach 871 — one of the first... Read more.