Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the world’s most popular rifle. But were his other creations as good as the AK-47?
The ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ could have been a much better Vietnam movie
Off DutyThe “Greatest Beer Run Ever” tells the true story of New York native Chickie bringing a beer to his friends serving in Vietnam.
‘All Quiet On the Western Front’ – Did Netflix do the famous WWI story justice?
Off DutyAll Quiet On the Western Front is one of those novels I absolutely loved but will likely never read again. I read it in a single sitting while I was the Duty NCO one night. There have been numerous film adaptions of the classic book, including an absolutely brilliant 1930 adaption and a 1979 TV […]
The Nock gun – When one barrel isn’t enough and you need seven
HistoryThe Nock Gun had seven barrels instead of one and promised a hail of deadly power. So why didn’t it achieve more success?
Toys for Tots – Marines bringing Christmas cheer
Off DutyToys for Tots is a charity closely associated with the United States Marine Corps. Its history shows some of the Marines’ best qualities.
These are the men who inspired the operators of Call of Duty
Off DutyOperators are a new addition to Call of Duty and there are tons of them… but did you know several of them were based on real veterans?
This is why burst fire sucks
Military AffairsOne thing that came out of the Cold War was an obsession with burst fire mechanisms. But burst fire is terrible.
Sandboxx’s military gift guide for your servicemember
GearIt’s that time of the year, so here’s our Christmas gift guide for the military member in your life to make your shopping easier.
A Marine reviews Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2’s singleplayer. Is it any good?
Off DutyDoes Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 hold up for those of you who don’t want to play online? Let’s find out.
Operation Union 1 and 2 – Marines fighting behind French lines in WWII
HistoryThe OSS recruited an elite group of Marines to infiltrate France in World War II and establish resistance networks.
