The color has been in service for more than 30 years and is still used today by military and civilian first responder agencies and units.
OD Green: The OG Army Green Color
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Parts of a Bullet: Understanding Ammunition
Ammunition is packaged in a cartridge, which has four parts: the primer, propellant, case, and projectile (the bullet). A cartridge is often referred to as a ‘round.’ Shotgun cartridges can also be called ‘rounds,’ or ‘shells.’ They are called ‘shotshells’ when they contain pellets instead of a slug or other projectile — but regardless of what you call it, there’s no such thing as a magic bullet.
From Van Life to the Eye of the Storm: How to Prepare for a Hurricane
New to hurricane season? Sara shares her experience preparing for her first hurricane, offering practical tips and developing a plan.
The ‘Twilight’ Zones: Begin Mean Nautical Twilight and End Evening Nautical Twilight
There remains a not-always-friendly rivalry between the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy – one that many militaries worldwide share. It probably comes down to the fact that one fights on land and the other on the sea. As such, some U.S. Army officers and Special Forces...
Excelsior, Titus Pullo
Julius Caesar praises Titus in his commentaries, “There in that legion the most valiant men[…], T Pullo and L Vorenus”.
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The Curious Case of “No Step on Snek”
No Step on Snek speaks to different people in different ways. Good symbols, or phrases, often do that. Want to tell people to back off? No Step on Snek.
Drawing Dicks: Military Phallic Foolishness
A Penis Picasso has no limits, their world is a penis graffiti palette. But… what’s the deal with military dudes always drawing dicks?
Heads Up: The History of Military Helmet Covers
Helmet covers double to protect the helmet and further camouflage the wearer. Follow along as we explore the history of helmet covers.
Appendix Carry for Beginners : Point It At Your Junk
What’s all the hype about regarding Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) Carrying, or appendix carry, for short?
Striker Fired: What’s a Striker-Fired Pistol, You Ask?
Striker-fired technology came along before Gaston Glock got into the gun market, and now that the tech is here to stay, there are quite a few other firearms with the action, too. If you’d like to learn more about striker-fired gun history, you’ve come to the right place.
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