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Colonel Beckwith. The man was so tough he'd drink molten iron and crap nails.

Happy Birthday Delta Force!

Delta Force was born from the relentless grit of Colonel Charlie Beckwith, who refused to let the...

Military History Nov 19

The FP-45 Liberator: a crude yet iconic symbol of resistance, designed to turn the tide with one .45-caliber shot at a time.

WWII’s Cheapest Weapon: The Story of the FP-45 Liberator Pistol

The FP-45 Liberator wasn’t just a gun; it was a middle finger to tyranny—a single-shot lesson...

World Nov 16

Victory raised on the shoulders of heroes—remembering the grit and glory of the Greatest Generation.

Remembering The Greatest Generation This Veterans Day

The Greatest Generation didn’t just endure the fires of war—they emerged as the architect...

Military History Nov 11

Former Army Officer Looks at All Five Generation of Glocks

From curtain rods to combat pistols, Glock’s journey proves that innovation and a stubborn refu...

Firearms Nov 08

Marines advance through the rubble-strewn streets of Fallujah, embodying grit and determination in the face of relentless urban warfare.

Two Decades After Fallujah: Reflections on War and Loss

Two decades later, the battles of Fallujah remain etched in the collective memory of those who se...

Military History Nov 08

Butler Martin poses with his wife Anna and his Congressional Gold Medal. Image Credit: Detroit Free Press

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Through the grit and courage of men like Butler Martin, the Montford Point Marines carved a path ...

News Oct 30

Get To Know The Yugo Pattern AK Rifle

For all the lefties out there, the Zastava M70 is a rare gem—a battle-proven rifle that’s rea...

Firearms Oct 28

A sample of Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli with several ravioli cut into two pieces in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia. (Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Some Of The Food In Your Pantry Was Originally Military Rations

Innovation in food processing and preservation methods that began in the military soon applied in...

Trivia Oct 27

Hawkeye is dissatisfied once again with his daily gruel. Screenshot from YouTube.com

Horrible Military Food Across the Decades

The only movies that I’ve seen that portrayed military food as absolutely awful were films ...

World Oct 26

Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) members rest at a camp in the Magdalena Medio region, Antioquia department, Colombia on February 18, 2016. FARC leader Timoleon Jimenez confirmed that his men were attacked by the Colombian army as they went to received one of the commanders who takes part in the Havana peace talks, who was going to inform them about the situation of the negotiations. The Marxist guerrillas have been observing a unilateral ceasefire since July. But while the government has stopped bombing FARC positions, it has yet to accede to the rebels' demand for a bilateral ceasefire. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTALUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images

Ex-Delta Force Operator Continues His Colombian Drug Cartel Adventure

Ricardo and I stood under the barracks’ overhang, chain-smoking those god-awful Colombian c...

Military History Oct 26

As the soldier takes aim, the 'reverse' flag on his shoulder serves as a powerful reminder that no matter the mission, we always move forward—never backward.

Why the Flag on US Military Uniforms Seems to Be Reversed

The flag may appear backward to some, but on our sleeves, it charges forward, a constant reminder...

Trivia Oct 23

USS Gyatt (DDG-712), a Gearing-class destroyer, fire-testing a missile at sea circa late 1940s to early 1950s. (Reddit)

USS Gyatt: The Original “Gyatt” That Set Navy Hearts Racing As The World’s First Guided Missile Destroyer

Before “Gyatt” was Gen Z slang, it was a game-changing missile destroyer. Meet the USS Gyatt,...

Entertainment Oct 23

Training America's first operatives at the OSS School, where classroom lessons on espionage and sabotage were just as crucial as the grit needed to survive behind enemy lines.

How CIA Predecessors Were Assessed and Selected

Back in the early days of the OSS, when the stakes were sky-high and the playbook still being wri...

History Oct 21

The gold-washed, intricately engraved pistol with ivory grips and Adolf Hitler's initials serves as a haunting relic of the Third Reich's dark history.

How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland

The curious tale of Hitler’s 50th birthday present, a gold-washed Walther pistol that trave...

World Oct 21

Featured photo of retired MG Tamir Heyman: Israeli government television

Retired Israeli Intel Chief Admits Role in Soleimani Assassination

The former chief of Israeli Intelligence has admitted that Israel assisted the U.S. in the attack...

News Oct 21

Delta Force Hostage Rescue: Saving the Final Five

Amidst the chaos and carnage, I couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer audacity of these men...

War Stories Oct 20

With the ladder steady beneath them, the team climbed into the belly of the beast, ready to deliver a swift reckoning behind the aircraft's closed door.

Delta Force Hostage Rescue

We knelt like ghosts in the shadows, eyes locked on the Boeing’s silhouette, ladders poised in ...

War Stories Oct 18

From the relentless training grounds to the unforgiving battlefields, The Red Circle takes you behind the scope and into the life of a Navy SEAL sniper, where every shot counts and survival depends on precision, grit, and brotherhood.

Marcus Luttrell on Brandon Webb, The SEAL Sniper Course and Lone Survivor

Brandon’s relentless drive to push us beyond our limits in sniper school wasn’t just about ma...

Featured Oct 18

Brazilian Army soldiers and their FN FALs.

The FN FAL: A Trusted Battle Rifle in Over 90 Nations

The FN FAL, known as ‘The Right Arm of the Free World,’ defined Cold War battlefields...

Military History Oct 13

Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton, always smiling, even in the face of adversity, exemplifies the bravery and dedication that led her to become a trailblazer in Army aviation.

Remembering Dark Horse Six: Kim Hampton KIA Near Fallujah, Iraq in 2004

Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton was a trailblazer who, with unwavering courage and dedication, ma...

Military History Oct 13

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Happy Birthday Delta Force!

WWII’s Cheapest Weapon: The Story of the FP-45 Liberator Pistol

Remembering The Greatest Generation This Veterans Day

Former Army Officer Looks at All Five Generation of Glocks

Two Decades After Fallujah: Reflections on War and Loss

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Get To Know The Yugo Pattern AK Rifle

Some Of The Food In Your Pantry Was Originally Military Rations

Horrible Military Food Across the Decades

Ex-Delta Force Operator Continues His Colombian Drug Cartel Adventure

Why the Flag on US Military Uniforms Seems to Be Reversed

USS Gyatt: The Original “Gyatt” That Set Navy Hearts Racing As The World’s First Guided Missile Destroyer

How CIA Predecessors Were Assessed and Selected

How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland

Retired Israeli Intel Chief Admits Role in Soleimani Assassination

Delta Force Hostage Rescue: Saving the Final Five

Delta Force Hostage Rescue

Marcus Luttrell on Brandon Webb, The SEAL Sniper Course and Lone Survivor

The FN FAL: A Trusted Battle Rifle in Over 90 Nations

Remembering Dark Horse Six: Kim Hampton KIA Near Fallujah, Iraq in 2004

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Happy Birthday Delta Force!

WWII’s Cheapest Weapon: The Story of the FP-45 Liberator Pistol

Remembering The Greatest Generation This Veterans Day

Former Army Officer Looks at All Five Generation of Glocks

Two Decades After Fallujah: Reflections on War and Loss

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Get To Know The Yugo Pattern AK Rifle

Some Of The Food In Your Pantry Was Originally Military Rations

Horrible Military Food Across the Decades

Ex-Delta Force Operator Continues His Colombian Drug Cartel Adventure

Why the Flag on US Military Uniforms Seems to Be Reversed

USS Gyatt: The Original “Gyatt” That Set Navy Hearts Racing As The World’s First Guided Missile Destroyer

How CIA Predecessors Were Assessed and Selected

How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland

Retired Israeli Intel Chief Admits Role in Soleimani Assassination

Delta Force Hostage Rescue: Saving the Final Five

Delta Force Hostage Rescue

Marcus Luttrell on Brandon Webb, The SEAL Sniper Course and Lone Survivor

The FN FAL: A Trusted Battle Rifle in Over 90 Nations

Remembering Dark Horse Six: Kim Hampton KIA Near Fallujah, Iraq in 2004

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