Duško Popov: The Real Life James Bond
Duško Popov was a Yugoslav double agent who worked for both the British and the German intelligence during World War II. He is widely regarded as one of the most…
The Real Ninja: Debunking the Myths of Japan’s Covert Warriors – Part 2
The Hollywood Ninja Myth One of the most common stereotypes in Hollywood movies is the portrayal of ninjas as stealthy assassins who wear black outfits and use exotic weapons. However,…
Keep your eyes on Him
We have been through some difficult schools; haven’t we? I personally, have been to Airborne School, Air Assault School, Ranger School, Sapper School, Military Mountaineering, POQC… all military services have…
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Our God Is A Warrior
Our God Is A Warrior by Donavon L. Riley “The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name.” (Exodus 15:3) We don’t often think of God in these terms…
Das Boot (1981) movie review and Trivia
Das Boot, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, is an extraordinary cinematic masterpiece that delves deep into the harrowing realities of submarine warfare during World War II. Based on the novel by…
Finding Meaning in the Morning Coffee Ritual
In our fast-paced, modern lives, it’s easy to overlook the significance of rituals. These seemingly mundane routines, however, play a vital role in our well-being, offering us a sense of…
The Real Ninja: Debunking the Myths of Japan’s Covert Warriors – Part 1
Ninja, also known as shinobi, were covert agents or mercenaries in feudal Japan who specialized in espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination and guerrilla warfare. They were often hired by daimyo (feudal…
13 Military Movies about Vietnam, Crime and Drugs
The Vietnam War and the French Indochina War were not only battles fought on the military front but also fertile ground for the growth of organized crime in Saigon. These…
The Boys in Company C Movie Review
“The Boys in Company C” is a gritty and unflinching depiction of the Vietnam War experience, focusing on the lives of five young Marines as they navigate the horrors and…
16 Films Spotlighting Marines
“Sands of Iwo Jima” (1949): Considered a classic in the war movie genre, “Sands of Iwo Jima” stars legendary actor John Wayne as Marine Sergeant John M. Stryker. The film…