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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What is Military Appreciation Month?
What is Military Appreciation Month? Military Appreciation Month, as one might guess, is the month we Americans take out of every year to celebrate, honor and appreciate the sacrifices of the men and women in uniform. It was established by Senator John McCain in 1999...
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The Navy Chief: A Primer
You're probably here because you're a sailor, or you were a sailor and now you're prowling the internet to see how badly the young'uns are f*cking up your Navy. Actually, you might even be a Navy Chief. This blog is not for you. You've already seen the Navy Chief...
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The Navy’s First Submarine: H.L. Hunley
The Navy's First Submarine Submarines are one of the biggest parts of any country's defensive doctrine. In the 21st century, this is truer than ever. We rely on Ohio-class SSBNs to ensure that any attack against the US is met with the consequence of making the...
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The Day the Cold War Almost Went Hot
The Cold War was the period from 1947 until 1991 during which the world constantly faced the threat of nuclear annihilation. As the capitalist western democracies faced off against the communist east, the threat that one day the bombs would drop was omnipresent in...
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Navy K-9 Handlers
3 Things You Didn't Know about Navy K-9 Handlers! For most members of the military, warfighting equipment just needs to be maintained. For some, it needs to be trained and fed. Being a Navy K-9 handler is a difficult job. Military working dogs are tough and smart, but...
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3 Badass Navy Vets Who Received the Bronze Star
The Bronze Star, introduced in 1944 by executive action, is given to those brave few who have shown true valor in the face of America's enemies. Its awardees have ranged from senators and governors to influential businesspeople. The Bronze Star is awarded to members...
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