Meet a facial hair pioneer: Ambrose Everett Burnside. He was a Union General during the American Civil War with a distinctive mustache. His chops were became so famous that this style was named for him, the Sideburn. To be sure, Burnside had an awesome mustache, but unfortunately it wouldn’t fly in today’s Army. Read more →
Posts tagged: military
GI Joe ID Quiz
You grew up playing with GI Joe action figures–you buried them in mud, dangled them from strings, blew them up on the Fourth of July, and knew how to fix that rubber band in their pelvises. You might have had vehicles, maybe not, but you definitely lost the guns. You know the difference between Cobra Commander and Destro. You consider yourself a GI Joe expert — but are you? Read more →
Dazzle Camo: Not What You Think
Most camouflage is designed to conceal, to hide the person or object. However, there is another principle of camouflage that most people don’t know, some camo is designed to confuse. With such a flamboyant name, Dazzle Camo sounds like it would be designed to confuse the subject’s sexual preference, when it actually is a very cool military concept.
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Ranger Up Makes Some Awesome Shirts
Ranger Up designs and prints awesome original military shirts and gear. The company is run by veterans, and their designs reflect their combat experience. Their shirts are straightforward, rough, unapologetic in their message. Their designs will appeal to both vets and classic patriots alike.
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