Five Famous Navy Veterans
Five Famous US Navy Veterans The US Navy has had millions of sailors cross its brow in the past 242 years. US Navy veterans have appeared in politics, film, theater, they've become artists, writers, comedians, and even UFC fighters. People often, however, struggle to...
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What’s Your Longest Underway Ever?
Sailors love to brag about their longest underway. One of the things we love to brag about is the longest underway we've ever had, usually measured in beer days. For the uninitiated, a beer day is granted on a ship underway for more than 45 days consecutively. It's at...
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The 3 Sailors Everyone Hates in their Berthing
Berthings are our home away from home. When up to a hundred sailors are cramped together in a sleeping space, archetypes quickly form. When you've got some sea time under your belt, you can begin to identify the trouble children before they become trouble children in...
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Can you be religious in the military?
Religion in the military is a touchy issue. Americans are proud of the separation of church and state. Unfortunately, we haven't always gotten it right. Beliefs run deep, and it's often difficult to separate our beliefs from our legislation. The military, however, is...
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4 Signs Your Chief is Too Salty
Chiefs are the saltiest sailors in the Navy. This reputation is well-earned. Being that it takes an average of 13 years to make Chief, they're certainly in the upper echelons when it comes to raw experience. Many sailors hit their 13-year mark. Some Admirals hit 30+...
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What in the blue hell is a Bluenose?
Ever wonder what a Bluenose is? If you've spent time on a warship, you've seen Plankowners, Shellbacks, members of the Order of the Ditch and the Safari to Suez, maybe even a couple members of the Order of Magellan. Some people go through their entire careers,...
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Where did the Jolly Roger come from?
Where did the Jolly Roger come from? The flag known as the Jolly Roger is immediately identifiable. Found on bottles of dangerous chemicals, the meaning is always clear: Danger or death is coming your way. So when did a skull and crossbones become an international...
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Is ISIS the Greatest Threat to Americans Ever?
Is ISIS the greatest threat America has ever faced? By now, everybody has heard of ISIS. They're on the news every week, taking responsibility for the newest terror attack somewhere in the world. It's an organization founded upon hate and malice upon all humankind,...
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What’s the right way to celebrate Memorial Day?
What's the right way to celebrate Memorial Day? Only in recent history have people begun to understand the true meaning of Memorial Day. Once seen as a catch-all celebration of men and women in uniform, the rise of social media and internet resources has brought the...
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Operation Inherent Resolve: Bringing the Fight to ISIS
ISIS. Odds are when you see that word, you're probably not thinking of an ancient Egyptian goddess of wisdom. ISIS has become an international villain on par with the likes of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany. They're known the world over for being evil sons of bitches....
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What’s the significance of the folded flag?
What is the significance of a folded flag? When a servicmember dies in action, their next of kin is handed a folded flag. The reason should be apparent: it's a sign of respect to the bereaved family. It's a reminder that while their loved one isn't coming home, they...
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The 5 Best Cold War Movies of All Time
Cold War movies are no stranger to Hollywood. The time period between the end of World War 2 and the Fall of the Soviet Union has seen countless films and TV shows featuring the daring high-stakes espionage the USA and USSR were up to. Some of these movies were...
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