How Area 51 became a hotbed for conspiracy theories
“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” That’s the motto of visitors to the Nevada city known for decades as a destination for dubious characters and debauchery. But news of…
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture
War movies are not often left out of the nomination process for Hollywood’s most prestigious trophy: The Academy Award for Best Picture. Historical dramas like “Dunkirk,” “1917,” “Hacksaw Ridge” and…
Top military movies to watch for in 2023
Chris Hemsworth stars in “Extraction 2” on Netflix. (Image c/o Netflix) This year is shaping up to be an exciting one in terms of movies slated for release that will…
Tips to achieve the ultimate dirty Navy-style coffee mug
Sailors call their unwashed coffee mugs ‘seasoned.’ (Photo via NavyHistory.org) The Navy may have the most complicated rank structure when it comes to its ratings system, but there is another,…
What would it look like if ‘The Muppets’ went to war? Now we know
AI made it possible for a TikTok user to turn the Muppets into soldiers. (Screenshot via TikTok/@PortraitsofthePast) Artificial intelligence can be used to do some pretty terrible things. From identity…
Red Forman, cantankerous Navy vet of ‘That 70s Show,’ is back, dumbass
When America said goodbye to “That ‘70s Show” in 2006 after eight seasons, along with it went a legendary character: TV’s most cantankerous veteran, Red Forman. But now Red’s back…
How Hans Zimmer saved one of the worst military movies of all time
A romantic scene from the film ‘Pearl Harbor’, 2001. (Photo by Buena Vista/Getty Images) Few war movies draw more ire from military enthusiasts, film buffs and veterans than Michael Bay…
The action-packed shows coming to Netflix we’re most excited about
There’s nothing like enjoying a day off and binging shows. And while it might sound counterintuitive to watch militarized TV while off the clock, sometimes a well-choreographed battle scene, historic…
Plan 2023 with a giant cat calendar from the Army Corps of Engineers
The Army Corps of Engineers, Portland Division, released a cat calendar for 2023. (USACE) As we watch the proverbial sands of time drain from our lives, what better way to…
Celebrities forge bonds on ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’
In last week’s premiere, “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” unveiled a slew of challenges that pushed the show’s new “recruits” to their limits. Four of the 16 celebrity participants were…