The Green Beret: A short history of its origin for the US Military
Green Berets in Dak Pek, Vietnam. 82nd Airborne, 5th Special Forces / Green Beanie. Where did it all begin with berets? Worldwide, berets are worn as part of the uniform…
Hardtack: American Civil War Crackers
Hardtack was made to last — not to taste good. Here’s a re-created ration at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Matt Rourke/AP We grab our plates and cups, and wait…
Book Review: The Forever War by Joe Haldeman
The Forever War (TFW) story takes place light-years in the future and essentially draws on the author Joe Haldeman’s military experience during the Vietnam War. Haldeman wrote about his culture…
Starship Troopers Movie Trivia
Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven and released in 1997, is a visually stunning and action-packed science fiction film based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert…
Gin and Tonic: Quintessential British Cocktail with an Interesting History
Photo by Vlad Tchompalov. Bond ordered a double gin and tonic and one whole green lime. When the drink came, he cut the lime in half, dropped the two squeezed…
The Man Who Would Be King movie still holds up 50 years later
The Man Who Would Be King is still in my list of favorite movies to watch. I still recall seeing it with my father when it came out in 1975.…
The History of Spam and its international acceptance post WW2
Hormel Spiced Ham, was created in 1927. It was an inexpensive luncheon meat to help housewives stretch their budget dollars. The Great Depression caused sales to drop, and company president…
U.S. Coffee Rationing in World War II
During World War II, the United States implemented coffee rationing as part of the broader war effort and conservation measures. The rationing of various goods, including coffee, was necessary to…
Paul R. Howe: U.S. Army Sergeant Major and Special Forces Operator
Paul R. Howe is a retired Master Sergeant and a highly esteemed veteran of the United States Army Special Operations. Born 1959, Howe’s journey into the elite Delta Force is…
The History of Military Calisthenics
The history of military calisthenics traces back centuries, with its roots deeply embedded in military training and physical fitness practices. Calisthenics, a form of exercise that uses bodyweight movements, has…