Each special military operation serves a very important purpose for the U.S. Armed Forces and the world at large. Whether that be Operation Neptune Spear’s task of eliminating terrorist leader Osama bin Laden or Operation Overlord’s goal of successfully invading Normandy and stifling German oppressors, each mission we undertake is important. Unfortunately, not all mission names … [Read more...]
11 of the Best Veteran Memes That Perfectly Sum Up Veteran Humor
MEMES! Memes have pervaded our lives and psyche and become a great form of expression to make a point or tell a joke. Veterans have been no exception, and social media giants like Pop Smoke and Decelerate Your Life have generated some amazing content for active-duty military members and Veterans. Here's just a small collection of Veteran memes that we've selected which sum up … [Read more...]
The Stardew Valley Geneva Convention Violation Was Wild for Gamers
Video games are great entertainment and come in many different packages. There are high-flying adrenaline-rushing shooters, puzzle games that make you think, peaceful RPGs, and anything else you can think of. But Geneva Convention violations can come from all sorts of games and media. Such was the case with Stardew Valley, an easy-playing RPG with positive vibes. The Stardew … [Read more...]
Why the USAF Hated ‘Jesus Walks’ Producer Who Designed A-10 Warthog
On May 25, 2004, Kanye West (also known as Ye or Yeezy) released the fourth single from his debut album The College Dropout: “Jesus Walks.” Where there are many outstanding tracks on this Grammy-award-winning classic, this particular track has an unusual tie to the U.S. military. No, we’re not talking about Jarhead, a military flick that would come out in 2005, but the actual … [Read more...]
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Newsies Strike After War Ends!
Though it was brief, the ramifications of the Spanish-American War were serious. This interesting time in history would pit Spain and America against each other in armed combat, affecting the geo-political landscapes in the Caribbean and the Philippines for all parties involved that are still seen today. It’s no wonder that people of the time were eager to get the latest news … [Read more...]
Operation Mincemeat Used a Dead Body To Trick Germans During WWII
Mincemeat is a recipe popularized in England that mixes spices, fruits, distilled liquids, beef, and fat together. Originally, it was used to preserve meat. Now, it’s used in various holiday dishes, including mince pie and cookies. As non-appetizing as that sounds, Operation Mincemeat is a fitting name for an operation that might make your stomach turn. World War II continues … [Read more...]