These are 5 weird traditions of the US military
The U.S. military has a long list of traditions. Some are silly, others honorable – but these five are certainly weird.... Read more.
The SOCP Fixed Blade’s great features and design make it a winner
The SOCP Fixed Blade is designed to give the fighter an advantage if things suddenly get hands-on and, it that role, it's a beast.... Read more.
What is OPFOR and why is it among the most fun and valuable things to do in the military?
It’s much easier to defeat an enemy when you can think like the enemy and being OPFOR in the military allows you to do exactly that.... Read more.
7 weird and rare military jobs that you won’t believe exist
From entomologists to weathermen, these are seven weird and rare military jobs that you won't believe exist.... Read more.
Iliff Richardson’s efforts against the Japanese in the Philippines were so impressive that he earned medals from both the Army and Navy
Iliff Richardson's efforts during WWII helped unite different guerilla bands and liberate the Philippines from the Japanese.... Read more.
Debunking 5 of the most common gun myths
From shockwaves that can kill to silenced weapons, these are five of the most common gun myths and why they are false.... Read more.
The MC51 was a super short blaster used by UK’s elite warriors
While it didn’t serve long, the MC51 is a fascinating weapon and an interesting speed bump on the way to the modern rifle. ... Read more.
Colt’s first weapon was also the US Army’s first revolving rifle, but it never became famous
The Colt revolving rifle was the first repeating rifle used by the U.S. Army, but it never became popular for a number of reasons.... Read more.
The Smatchet was a beastly weapon for WWII commandos designed by the legendary William Fairbairn
The Smatchet was a big, heavy, and violent weapon designed for WWII commandos. While it only saw limited action it fulfilled its lethal objective.... Read more.
Did you know that the last trench gun survived until the Iraq War?
The last trench gun purchased by the U.S. military was a modified Winchester 1200 that served for nearly 40 years.... Read more.