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D-Day: A Turning Point in History
D-Day: A Turning Point in History
Operation Overlord, commonly known as D-Day, marked an extraordinary turning point in the war, representing the valiant efforts of the Allied forces to confront and eradicate the menacing Nazi threat.... Read more...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bulletproof Vests
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bulletproof Vests
What Are Bulletproof Vests? Bulletproof vests, and plate carrier vests are specific types of body armor designed to absorb and block bullets, projectiles, and fragmentation. It's important to note that... Read more...
Glowsticks and the Military
Glowsticks and the Military
Glowsticks – you can buy them almost anywhere. They’re a cheap way to liven up a concert, great for camping, and guaranteed to make a sleepover with friends a little... Read more...
The Hidden Cool Side of Gas Masks - Some Fun Facts You Might Not Have Known
The Hidden Cool Side of Gas Masks - Some Fun Facts You Might Not Have Known
Here are some cool facts to break the ice with when you show up at your next party wearing a new gas mask. Ancient Greece Apparently was a Smelly Place... Read more...
Night Desert Camouflage - The Weirdest Camo of them All
Night Desert Camouflage - The Weirdest Camo of them All
One of the more interesting camouflage patterns developed by the US Military is the Night Desert camo pattern. It stands out for its unique grid design, which looks nothing the... Read more...
HISTORY OF THE US AIR FORCE, PART I
HISTORY OF THE US AIR FORCE, PART I
Although the US Air Force didn’t officially come into existence until 1947, the US military had been using airborne technology on and off for nearly a century before then. And... Read more...
ILBE There For You
ILBE There For You
I felt every muscle from my shoulder to the tip of my toe as I focused what little energy I had left from the 2 hours of sleep we got... Read more...
Who's MOLLE and ALICE?
Who's MOLLE and ALICE?
There are myriad of systems utilized over the course of military history to carry equipment from point A to point B. While the pack mules have disappeared from the regiments... Read more...
The Jeep Cap
The Jeep Cap
Having trouble finding that rugged cool looking winter hat that also needs to be warm and comfortable? Try the jeep cap, . That old time military rugged cool look is... Read more...
How the Military Stays Warm
How the Military Stays Warm
Everybody talks about the unbearable heat out on deployment. Granted the overwhelming amount of gear and fabric covering your body while you exert more energy that you thought possible to... Read more...
US Camo - Behind the Patterns
US Camo - Behind the Patterns
The United States is not the only country with uniforms that match the surrounding environment, but Americans absolutely embrace camouflage much more than any other citizenry. On the streets of... Read more...
A Soldiers Selfless Courage
A Soldiers Selfless Courage
Twelve U.S. Special Forces soldiers entered Afghanistan’s Shok Valley on the morning of April 8th, 2008, and engaged in a six-hour firefight that would leave 150 enemy insurgents dead and,... Read more...
Winter Camping Hacks
Winter Camping Hacks
Most people think about camping as a summer activity, but with the right apparel and gear, you can enjoy it all year round. Winter is a magnificent time of year... Read more...
What's the "Woobie" anyways?
What's the "Woobie" anyways?
In 2012, I found myself in a frigid Quonset hut somewhere in Manas, Kyrgyzstan. It was the middle of December and dear old Uncle Sam gave me a six month... Read more...
The Fascinating History of a Fashion Icon: The M-51 Fishtail Parka
The Fascinating History of a Fashion Icon: The M-51 Fishtail Parka
One the most iconic military jackets to ever hit the mainstream fashion market is the M-1951 Fishtail Parka. To understand how that happened and the history behind this unusual looking... Read more...
In the Military, Mickey Mouse is not just a Cartoon Character
In the Military, Mickey Mouse is not just a Cartoon Character
If you spend your winters in Los Angeles, Miami or Dallas, this article isn’t for you. If you’ve ever been camping, hunting or ice fishing in sub-zero temperatures, you know that... Read more...