Military Training

The Air Force Just Rewrote Its Uniform Rules. Here’s Why It Actually Matters.

On June 15, 2026, the Department of the Air Force released an implementation memo that, on the surface, addressed two seemingly unrelated topics: what...

Special Operators Are Getting a New Rifle, and It Fires Two Different Calibers

The SCAR's long run in America's special operations armories is coming to an end. U.S. Special Operations Command has confirmed it will begin fielding a new...

Welcome to Fort Sill! Your Guide to Housing, Base Access, and More

Fort Sill, Oklahoma is the headquarters of the U.S. Army Fire Center of Excellence and a National Historic Landmark. This guide covers what newly arrived...

MCB Quantico Welcome Guide: Marine Corps Innovation Hub

Welcome to Marine Corps Base Quantico, the crossroads of the Marine Corps and premier hub for professional military education. Established in 1917, this...

Return to Base: Performance, Decision-Making, and Leading in High Pressure Environments

An in-depth exploration of military leadership principles focusing on performance optimization, critical decision-making processes, and effective leadership...

Navy Tradition: Why Don't Sailors Wash Their Coffee Mugs?

Explore the fascinating Navy tradition behind sailors' stained, unwashed coffee mugs. This naval custom turns a simple coffee cup into a badge of honor,...

CONPLAN 8888: The Military's Real Zombie Defense Plan Explained

The U.S. military actually wrote CONPLAN 8888, a real STRATCOM training plan using a fictional zombie apocalypse scenario to teach officers strategic planning...

The Largest Marine Corps Bases in the U.S. by Size and Population

Like all branches of the United States Armed Forces, the Marine Corps’ footprint is a global one. From its bases across the country to its posts on the...

Bear Attack at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Leaves Two Soldiers Injured

Two U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division—known as the "Arctic Angels"—were injured last week after encountering a bear during a training...

Middle East Deployment Checklist: Pay, Benefits, and Legal Protections Every Service Member Should Know

Orders don’t automatically create urgency, but they can immediately expose weak spots in your plan. Once deployment orders arrive, everything that felt...

Who Gets to Go to the Moon? Inside NASA’s Modern Astronaut Selection Process

On April 1, 2026, four astronauts will climb aboard a spacecraft and, for the first time in more than half a century, head toward the Moon. The Artemis II...

Becoming an Honorary Marine: How to Qualify and Join

Some people say that only those in uniform can be involved in action, but did you know that some civilians are given the "honorary" title. However, those who...

Fort Bragg Welcome Guide: Home of the Airborne

Welcome to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, headquarters of the 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command. This...

Civilians Take the Army Combat Fitness Test Challenge

Retired Command Sergeant Major Sean from U.S. Army Special Forces puts three civilians through the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). Watch as contestants tackle...

Return to Base: Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill on Combat Mindfulness

Former Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill, co-host of Men Talking Mindfulness podcast, joins Return to Base to discuss how elite special operations training...

CONPLAN 8888: The Military's Zombie Apocalypse Plan

The US military actually wrote a plan for a zombie apocalypse. CONPLAN 8888 is a real STRATCOM training document that uses a fictional zombie scenario to teach...