It might not sound like the most relevant advice related to boot camp, but we are speaking from experience here: Keep a song in your heart.
The staggering scale of the oft-overlooked Battle of Midway
HistoryWhen it comes to World War II history and early June, the Allied invasion of Normandy stands above all else in most minds, and understandably so. However, from June 4 to June 7 of 1942, what was an even more consequential battle was being fought in the Pacific. The invasion of Normandy was one of […]
Lockheed Martin’s Ray Branham is carrying on a family legacy of service
CareerYou’d be hard-pressed to find someone more dedicated to serving the U.S. military, in and out of uniform, than Lockheed Martin’s Ray Branham.
The ‘Wide Receiver Boom’: How the NFL has lost its collective mind
Off DutyEditor’s note: This article is an example of what we send to recruits at basic training in the “Scoreboard” section of our weekly newsletter. If you want to know more about “The Dispatch” clickhere. Information on how to order it for your recruit is availablehere. The NFL has a nasty habit. It is, with few […]
Indiana National Guard preps armored vehicles for Ukraine
On DutyUkraine’s military and citizens are now over two months into their struggle for sovereignty, and they’re about to receive a shipment of armored vehicles from the Indiana National Guard to help. Despite the delicate geopolitical situation, the United States has been called upon frequently since the conflict began to come to Ukraine’s aid, both internationally […]
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Pass rushers, Georgia dominate first round
ScoreboardEditor’s note: This article is an example of what we send to recruits at basic training in the “Scoreboard” section of our weekly newsletter. If you want to know more about “The Dispatch,” click here. Information on how to order it for your recruit is available here. The 2022 NFL Draft is less than a […]
Video of Zelenksyy urging Ukrainian surrender is a deepfake
On DutyConcerns over advanced video-editing technology being used for nefarious political purposes came to fruition Wednesday evening. A manipulated video, known as a “deepfake,” of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy apparently urging Ukrainians to surrender was making the rounds on social media for several hours. The false message originated from hackers compromising the website for Segodnya, a Russian-language […]
Russia further tightens grip on information, bans Instagram
TechRussian authorities are scrambling to control the narrative of the war in Ukraine, and are setting their sights on social media platforms. Russian media gatekeeper, Roskomnadzor, made Instagram the latest victim in the Kremlin’s sweeping censorship movement over the past couple of months. Citing a recent change in the hate speech policy of Meta Platforms […]
Russian political prisoner Alexei Navalny calls for more protests
On DutyAlexei Navalny, prisoner in Russia and perhaps Vladimir Putin’s fiercest domestic critic, called for more protests of the war in Ukraine to take place in Moscow and other cities on Sunday. “…the most important people on the planet are those who went out in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities and will go to anti-war […]
What can Americans do to help Ukraine?
Off DutyEditor’s Note: We have received a large number of requests from military families asking for ways they can support the people of Ukraine. While Sandboxx News isn’t suggesting all families must help, we want to offer reliable information for those who do. The war in Ukraine is now two weeks old. Real-time updates of both […]
