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The 14 Funniest Military Jokes Ever – Updated in 2022

Funny Military Jokes List

Every military branch thinks that they’re the best, the most important, and in their own way the hardest working. There are so many funny military jokes and jabs out there … Read more

Are You Wondering Should I Join the Military? Here is My Advice

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Some people know exactly what they want to do with their life when they’re 15. For others, like me and maybe you, nothing really jumps out. It’s frustrating not knowing … Read more

Marine Corps Boot Camp Schedule, What to Expect, and My Experiences

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I remember the moment my recruiter told me I was shipping off to Parris Island for Boot Camp in 2 weeks. I whipped out my iPhone, tapped the Safari App, … Read more

32 Best Military Watches in 2022 (Ranked by a Marine)

Best Military Watches (Top Image)

Military personnel and serious outdoorsman know that the time to acquire and prepare gear is long before setting out on a hike or mission. Speaking of time, how do you … Read more

What Does AK-47 Stand For? Here is the Answer and 5 Crazy Facts

What Does AK-47 Stand for

AK stands for Avtomat Kalashnikova, which is Russian for Kalashnikov’s Automatic Rifle and is named after the man who developed the rifle (Mikhail Kalashnikov) in 1947. Kalshnikova was a Russian … Read more

17 Cool Hidden Gun Storage Furniture Ideas and Safes in 2022

Clever Hidden Gun Storage Options Review

Owning boomsticks comes along with great responsibility and some of this responsibility comes in the form of gun storage. We all know better (hopefully) than to mount weapons on the … Read more

What Marine Infantry Life is Like & My Experiences (With Photos)

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Starting Out – Infantry Training I remember going through the Marine Corps School of Infantry (AKA the School of Pain). We were all tired of training in the freezing cold … Read more

What is the Best Military Branch? Here Are 20 Reasons Each Could Be

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On this page, I’ll do my best to answer an age-old question. What is the best military branch? Obviously, I was in the Marines, but I’ll do my best to … Read more

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