Culture

Sailors used to add a dash of salt to their cups of coffee, and you might try it too for the flavor it adds to a cup of Java.

Kali is a weapon disarming martial art that originated from the Philippines that even Jason Bourne practiced.

The US Army announced that it would start offering up to a $50,000 bonus to new recruits to entice them in the door, while almost 3,000 might get booted for not complying with the vaccine mandate.

The Air Force will be implementing a fresh approach to physical fitness by letting Airmen choose their own PT test. Will it work?

As we welcome the start of a new year, SOFREP would like to honor these 10 veterans, leaders, and heroes we lost in 2021.

The Russian Mercenaries of Wagner Group are the stars of a new film lauding their work in Mozambique. It seems more to us like an infomercial for Wagner than entertainment.

We may have formed a lot of misconceptions about Roman Gladiators. It’s about time we straighten them out.

A deadly attack by government troops in eastern Myanmar on civilians carried out on Christmas Eve included two Save the Children charity staff members, the non-profit organization said on Tuesday. “With profound sadness, we confirm two of our staff are among the burnt bodies found in Myanmar after an attack by the military on Xmas […]

The stereotype image of the fearsome Vikings looking like they’re always ready to brawl in their horned helmet is a lie.

Each year, NORAD receives thousands of calls from children wanting to know Santa’s whereabouts. Now a columnist at MSNBC wants NORAD to stop tracking Santa because it sanitizes the military instead of highlighting the messy business of warfare and a lack of accountability for civilians killed in airstrikes.

Green Beret and Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch passed away the day after Christmas after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 72. His heroic actions as a Special Forces Medic in an isolated village of Montagnards in Vietnam are the stuff of legends. Badly wounded himself and unable to stand or walk, he had himself carried to various casualties in order to treat their wounds.

Many people will either be hosting or heading out to holiday parties and get-togethers to celebrate Christmas and the upcoming New Year. Others will take the time to rest and recharge their batteries and spend some quiet time at home.  If you are one of the latter and want to spend some quiet time reading […]