Discover the truth behind the elite unit in Tom Clancy’s novels and video game franchise. Explore the origins of the “Rainbow Six” moniker.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six | A Person Not A Team (It’s Complicated)
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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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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.
The Bile Titan: A Helldivers’ Colossal Threat
Let's talk about the bugs, especially the biggest ones. A Bile Titan is the highest level of bugs available at the moment in the Terminid faction. It has four very tall legs connected to its body, which closely resembles a Bile Spewer on stilts. The Bile Titan has two...
Calling Down the Sun: A Helldiver’s Guide to Orbital Lasers
There I was, pinned down in Maveleon Creek by a horde of Automaton Legions. My fellow democracy-demanders had all fallen, and evac was at least 3 minutes out. Drop ships just kept coming, and a seemingly overwhelming amount of enemies surrounded me. Just when all hope...
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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