Discover the history and legacy of the Recondo School, a specialized infantry training program that traces its roots to WWII.
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OD Green: The OG Army Green Color
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.
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.
Yog Sothoth: H.P. Lovecraft’s Cosmic Entity
Explore the timeless cosmic entity Yog-Sothoth from the Lovecraft mythos. Discover his role in fiction, and influence on modern pop culture.
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.
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six | A Person Not A Team (It’s Complicated)
Discover the truth behind the elite unit in Tom Clancy’s novels and video game franchise. Explore the origins of the “Rainbow Six” moniker.
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”.
What is a Long Slide?
Long slide pistols are nothing new, but their additional power, accuracy, and the potential for fast follow-up shots are now fully appreciated.
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?
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