There is a long-standing adage in combat arms branches that says “you haven’t had a full career until you’ve gotten an Article 15.” Well, this Vietnam War veteran had his share non-judicial punishments (authorized by Article 15 of UCMJ), racked…
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Naked soldier forced into tub filled with horse feces and dead rats
The hazing rituals of the US military have nothing on what British squaddies must endure, to include one who was forced to jump into a bin full of horse feces, dead rats and gasoline as part of a ritual. The…
Mexican fights for US to earn citizenship, earns MOH for Bazooka savagery, succumbs to PTSD
Sometimes, recognition comes long after a good deed is done- but such deeds are rarely done for the sake of recognition. In 1944, a young American Army Private by the name of Pedro Cano took on an overwhelming number of…
Army deserter, nicknamed “Johnny AWOL,” goes AWOL for two years without anyone noticing
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Man shocked to find Army’s armored vehicles accidentally left behind on railway
Several US Army Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles were left abandoned on rail cars in the American Southwest- inconveniently located smack dab in the middle of a railroad crossing. The IFVs, believed to belong to the Fort Hood-based 2nd Brigade Combat…
Afghan soldier called “the RPG god-boss” for having no F’s in battle and extreme accuracy
Somewhere in Afghanistan, there is at least one Afghan National Army soldier who can actually fight. Roaming the countryside with his RPG and extra rounds, he is the leader of an ANA unit more than willing to help Americans kick…
