The military is full of interesting lingo. The Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army all have their own unique phrases. Some of these are so good, the civilian world just can’t resist picking them up when it hears them. Here are 17 phrases that jumped from the military ranks to the civilian sphere. 1. “Balls to the walls” (also, […]
This incredible World War II hero was the first Navy SEAL
HistoryThough his service in the military preceded the formation of the Navy SEALs by nearly twenty years, Navy Lt. j.g. Jack Taylor is thought to be the first U.S. commando to operate in the sea, air, and land. His exploits in World War II included boat operations off the coast of Greece, land operations in […]
Five things you should keep after getting out of the military
LifestyleThe day one gets out is one that nobody forgets. I packed my car the night before, did my check out process and said goodbye to gents I’d miss and showed the bird to those I wouldn’t. When I looked in the rear view mirror and saw Camp Lejeune shrink smaller and smaller I thought, […]
The only Black female battalion that served overseas in WWII
HistoryFor troops on the frontlines, receiving mail from home is a welcome reprieve from the stress and dangers of combat, and during WWII, it was the job of units like the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion to make sure that mail sent from the states got to the troops overseas. What made the 6888th unique […]
3 awesome movie weapons that would actually get their users killed
LifestyleIn this era of massive budget blockbusters and even bigger “shared universe” movie franchises, it’s safe to say that we’re not always looking for realism at the cinema. While films are capable of conveying lots of different sorts of messages, the common thread that binds them is entertainment, and as such, reality often falls to the […]
America’s secret supersonic D-21 drones flew over China in the 1960s
HistoryWhile we tend to think of drones as a very modern addition to the battlefield, the truth is, America’s Defense Department has long been interested in the concept of unmanned aircraft. In fact, for a short window of time in the 1960s, America’s supersonic, high-flying drones were already attempting reconnaissance flights over China. In May […]
How a modern battalion of Army Rangers would perform in Civil War combat
Military AffairsU.S. Army Rangers are some of the most storied warriors in history. The 75th Ranger Regiment traces its lineage back to World War II where it served with distinction in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Modern Rangers are masters of warfare, using advanced technology and their extensive training to overwhelm their enemies. But how would a […]
Eight men who earned more Purple Hearts than anyone
HistoryThis article by James Elphick was originally published by We Are the Mighty In the United States military, the Purple Heart is a revered, if unwanted, military accolade bestowed upon those individuals who have been wounded in action with the enemy. The Military Order of the Purple Heart describes it as “awarded to members of the armed […]
Five of the most badass quotes ever from the US Navy
HistoryThis article by Miguel Ortiz was originally published by We Are the Mighty. The strength of a nation is directly tied to its naval power and command of the seas. It was for this reason that an island nation like Great Britain was able to create such a vast empire and dominate so much of […]
That time an astronaut snuck a gorilla suit into space
LifestyleThis article by Shannon Corbeil originally appeared on We Are the Mighty Retired U.S. Navy Captain and former NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly once received a full gorilla suit in a care package while living on the International Space Station. He didn’t tell anyone about it. One day, without warning his fellow crew, he put it […]
