Built over 150 years ago, the first machine gun is still influential
The 19th Century Gatling gun is a firearm icon, a testament to the power of rapid, sustained fire, and its influence is still visible. ... Read more.
‘SEAL Team’ is surprisingly good TV
"SEAL Team," from Paramount and CBS, could be another boring, lame, and inauthentic military show. However, it surprised me.... Read more.
Fear the REAPR – The Ohio Ordnance machine gun
When SOCOM and the Marines wanted a new machine gun they put out an interesting request – and the REAPR is the answer to that.... Read more.
This is why the iconic M16 rifle has served for so long
The M16 family has served the U.S. military for more than six decades and has achieved tremendous popularity. Here's why.... Read more.
Visiting the impressive National Infantry Museum
The museum is very impressive and its realistic displays, showcasing all of America's major wars, bring history to life.... Read more.
Deadliest Warrior: A campy, absurd, but so much fun show
The "Deadliest Warrior" show was so over-the-top, campy, and fun that it could trick you into learning a thing or two.... Read more.
The weird world of the Thompson SMG variants
The legendary Thompson SMG had many variants. From the Persuader prototype to a light rifle these are the oddities and weirdos of the Thompson family.... Read more.
3D printers could print the future face of war
3D Printers are changing the world. They have predictably found their way into the world of warfare and are already being used in warzones.... Read more.
The insane life of Marine legend Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler earned two Medals of Honor, he was a spy and an inventor. But this Marine legend also did some terrible things.... Read more.
The uncertain origins of the military hand salute
The hand salute is a traditional military sign of respect and has been used in various forms for centuries.... Read more.