Inside the Surprising Bond Between Gamers and the Military
Picture a group of Marines in the mid-1990s huddled around a computer, not studying maps or cleaning rifles, but playing Doom. It sounds like the setup for a joke about...
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Inside the Surprising Bond Between Gamers and the Military
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USS Halsey (DDG-97): A Modern Defender on the High Seas
Commissioned in 2005, the USS Halsey (DDG-97) is a powerful testament to the United States Navy’s commitment to both technological advancement and the proud legacy of naval tradition. Named after...
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The USS Cowpens (CG-63): A Legacy of Valor and Vigilance
In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, the USS Cowpens (CG-63) was a constant presence—a powerful, steadfast defender, a symbol of American strength and commitment. Commissioned in 1991, the...
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How the U.S. Military Weaponized Fear With Ghost Stories
Every Halloween we tell ghost stories for fun. The U.S. military told them to win wars. Think about it. Fear is one of the oldest weapons on the planet. It...
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USS Fletcher (DD-992): A Legacy of Valor and Service
The USS Fletcher (DD-992), a Spruance-class destroyer, stands as a testament to the strength, resilience, and adaptability of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1980, she was built during a...
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USS Anchorage (LPD 23): A Steadfast Sentinel of the Seas
In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) stands as a steadfast testament to the strength, agility, and determination of the U.S. Navy. An amphibious...
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The Best Medical Movies We Can't Stop Watching
There's a certain kind of movie that sticks with you long after the credits roll. Not because of explosions or plot twists, but because it shows you something true about...
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The USS L. Mendel Rivers (SSN-686): A Silent Sentinel Beneath the Waves
Commissioned in 1975, the USS L. Mendel Rivers (SSN-686) was a vessel built for the unseen world beneath the ocean's surface. As a fast attack submarine of the Sturgeon-class, she was...
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The USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55): A Legacy of Power and Precision
In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, few ships stand as resolute and formidable as the USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55). Commissioned in 1987, this Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser quickly...
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How the Navy Shaped Gerald Ford Into a Future President
The morning of December 18, 1944, the Pacific Ocean decided it wanted to harm everyone in Admiral William Halsey's Third Fleet. Winds screamed past 100 miles per hour. Waves the...
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The USS Mustin (DDG-89): A Legacy of Vigilance and Valor
Commissioned in 2003, the USS Mustin (DDG-89) is more than just a ship; she is a symbol of the courage, adaptability, and strength that define the United States Navy. As a...
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USS Drum (SSN-677): A Legacy Beneath the Waves
The USS Drum (SSN-677), a Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, first slipped beneath the waves in 1972, destined for greatness. Commissioned during a time of global tensions, it would go on...
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The Wild Joys of Sailor Life That Nobody Talks About
Ask someone who's never served what life at sea is like, and you'll usually get a mash-up of old war movies and seasickness jokes. Cramped bunks. Endless watches. Homesickness. All true, sure. But that's only half the...
