GM Defense hopes influencers will drive its new sci-fi-looking tactical pickup
The tactical pickup’s exterior will draw eyes, but GM Defense hopes its features will make the services want it.
Branch: Marine Corps
School of Infantry (SOI) Mailing Address
OOHRAH! Your Marine has completed graduation and is off to their next training location. Although they have successfully made it through boot camp, their journey as a Marine has just begun. The road that lies ahead is not an easy one, and your Marine will continue to need your support as they begin to focus and […]
That time I ran into my drill instructor – on my first date with my wife
You never forget your drill instructor’s voice … as one Marine found out the hard way. It turns out a lot more than that stays with you.
How the Korean War gave birth to the CIA’s first paramilitary unit
Special Operations Group was active for less than a month, but became a building block for modern special operations.
7 strategies to stay positive in your military (or in any) career
Try these seven strategies to help you stay positive in our career.
New Museum of the Marine Corps galleries engage multiple senses to simulate combat environments
The Museum of the Marine Corps’ new GWOT galleries engage multiple senses to create an immersive experience.
These are the pistols that America’s generals carry
General officers carry incredibly rare guns unique to their role and they usually keep them after retirement.
What actually happens when fighter pilots take off their masks?
What happens if a fighter pilot takes off their mask? Movies like Independence Day and Top Gun portray it as a final act of desperation that’s strictly against regulation. But is this true? Before we get to the answer, let’s first look at the purpose of the mask. A fighter pilot’s mask is primarily used […]
A history of American Squad Automatic Weapons
The Global War on Terror firmly established the value of a Squad Automatic Weapon, and the SAW is not going anywhere anytime soon. While the future is uncertain, the SAW remains a crucial weapon for suppressive fire. A Squad Automatic Weapon is a long gun designed to lay down suppressive fire and be organic […]
These are 5 incredible facts about Carlson’s Long Patrol
Carlson’s Long Patrol was a major event in the history of the Marine Raiders and special operations units.
Live music as revival: Finding comfort in company
I adore live music. Seeing a band live connects me to the music and the artist in a way that delivers a euphoria that is unmatched by merely listening to a studio recording. I have been to dozens of live shows since I was 11 years old when I saw Bon Jovi on their Slippery […]
The history of full-auto shotguns and why these weapons don’t make sense
First surfacing as an idea during the Vietnam War, full-auto shotguns were never adopted by the U.S. military despite several attempts.
8 places the CIA and military took me that you should visit
Here are eight places I have been lucky enough to visit that you might also want to check out.
These are the 7 roles required for the perfect team
The best teams are usually made up of a collection of personalities that almost always include these seven roles.
A brief history of futuristic advanced grenade launchers
Combing a rifle with a grenade launcher is difficult but these weapons could earn a place in the battlefields of the near future.
The Marines’ drone-killing machine preps for ultimate gear test
MADIS, the Marines’ “game-changer” drone-killer is now being tested in realistic combat conditions before it enters the force.
F-35 program is becoming one of the most expensive in military history
The Government Accountability Office estimates that the cost of the F-35 program will reach $2 trillion during the jet’s lifetime.
Could paramotors be useful to the US military?
Already in limited military use, paramotors won’t change the face of war, but they might be very useful for specific tasks.
The veteran and the beard – Like peanut butter and jelly
Have you ever wondered why so many veterans grow beards? Let’s do a deep dive and find out.
SOCOM and Marines will get new machine gun that breaks the mold to replace old classic
SOCOM wants a new machine guns that blends the medium and heavy machine gun types to create something novel.
Video: Do Marines want to turn the MQ-9 Reaper into a stealth aircraft?
The Marines want to use cutting-edge spoofing technology to make their MQ-9 drones much more survivable in contested airspace.
Video: When the US military tried to build a Fallout armor
The TALOS program highlights the length the U.S. military is willing to go to prevail in the battlefields of the future.
Remembering Saipan: The battle that reshaped the Pacific
Nine days after D-Day, on June 15, 1944, the Battle of Saipan erupted on the other side of the world – and it would prove just as pivotal.
How fighter pilots plan combat missions
Pilots have developed best practices, like the GICL, or Good Idea Cut-off Line, to make planning as smooth and efficient as possible.
Smashing drones with a standard rifle may be the best way to counter them
Smart Shooter’s SMASH optic mounts to a standard rifle and gives the user the ability to hit a flying drone.