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8 Life Lessons We Took From Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump
Gary Sinise has had a very successful film and television career spanning over four decades. Sinise starred on the long-running TV series “CSI: NY” and
The Origin Story of the Marines ‘Oo-rah’ Battle Cry
Walk onto any Marine Corps base and you’ll hear all sorts of celebratory grunts, like “ERRR,” and “Yut,” echoing throughout the well-trimmed grounds. However, one
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the First Female Marines
Since 1775, male Marines have been involved in some of the most epic battles in military history. They’ve courageously fought in every climate and every place
10 Reasons Why Every Troop Should Have a Pet
Friends and family will always miss us while we’re deployed, but no one will miss us more than our pets. The folks back home can
7 of the Worst Phrases to Hear From Your Leadership
There’re certain things that come down the chain of command that hurt your very soul when you, the lowest “link,” hear about them. Of course, “deployment
6 of the Funniest Comedic Military Sketches Ranked
In the military, we’re notorious for having a really dark sense of humor. We laugh at crazy sh*t ranging from getting shot at to being
Why Tattoos are One of the Most Time-Honored Military Traditions
It seems like, every so often, every branch of the military updates its tattoo policy. It’s done for various reasons, but ultimately, it’s to keep an
Here’s What Happens When Military Working Dogs Retire
After about ten to twelve years, it’s usually time for a military working dog (MWD) to retire. Unlike us, they don’t get out and start
7 Civilian Misconceptions About the Army
Whenever soldiers go on leave, it always plays out exactly the same: “O! You’re in the Army? My friend from work’s brother is in the
7 Military Veterans Who Played in the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is where the stakes are highest in the world of professional football. But for some who have played in that big game, they
7 Things Not to Do at Your New Job
You’ve got your DD-214 in hand, you’ve taken off the uniform for the last time, and you’ve likely set fire to the road as you
5 Reasons Veterans Have the Best Problem Solving Skills
Every day, the ordinary person encounters issues that they find difficult to solve. As veterans, we hail from a world of military service where conflict and