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Top 5 coolest call signs used since WWII
Call signs have been in use in military history since the invention of the telegraph. According to the National Naval Aviation Museum, it is estimated that military call signs arose around the 1930s...
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The fascinating history of the military seabags we know and love
The modern olive-green seabag we have in service today is from the 1970s era. It’s sturdy, the straps can carry a lot of weight and they are deceptively spacious. Sometimes troops write the places...
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Best memes of the week to laugh at and forget about IRR
Getting recalled is something I would not wish upon my worst enemy. I would wish it upon my former platoon sergeant, though. F that guy, twice. Although getting green weenied on Individual Ready...
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Best military memes of the week to laugh at before morning PT
Fall is my favorite season to run because of the scenery and the temperature is more manageable. You’re going to get hot, that’s part of working out, but in autumn, it’s that perfect balance between...
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These military memes may increase retention rates
Sometimes, people just need to learn the hard way and their rank does not protect them from the hard facts of life. Those moments when the power-tripping senior is obliviously heading toward disaster,...
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How Burt Lancaster created the most iconic scene of WWII-themed films
Burt Lancaster was one of the most iconic movies stars of his day due to his natural ability for acrobatics, military discipline and controversial stance on social issues. He was also a WWII veteran...
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16 best military memes of the week to laugh at while waiting for liberty call
Hurry up and wait is probably the most common, unwanted byproduct of the military. Some take a moment to phone home or take a nap. Others decide to PT, which I consider psychopathic behavior, but I...
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5 benefits of having duty on Christmas
We’ve all at one point or another had to pull duty on a holiday and the news is demoralizing. Pulling duty on a holiday is generally terrible, and especially hard if you had plans with family....
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Best military memes of the week to laugh at while doing gear inspections
It’s that time of year when field ops grow in intensity as work ups progress on track for deployments. The world is also growing more unstable and the end of peacetime may be at hand. The majority of...
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16 Best military memes of the week to laugh at waiting for chow
Yes, we’ve all heard the saying that Chow is Continuous. I’m going to let you in on an infantry secret: the chow hall closes. My biggest pet peeve of being an 0311 was not the daily PT. It was missing...
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