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Soldiers in Afghanistan Remake Dolphins Cheerleader 'Call Me Maybe' Video

Emerald Catron — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:56:16 +0000

That’s right — we’re still posting ‘Call Me Maybe‘ videos. Deal with it! This one’s got soldiers serving in Afghanistan, so it’s sort of our civic responsibility to share it with the world. It’s a little meta — they did a shot-for-shot remake of the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders doing their remake of the song. Above [...]

Military Starts Naked Salute Facebook Group for Prince Harry

Emerald Catron — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:56:07 +0000

Well, if what happens in Vegas isn’t going to stay in Vegas, as many people as possible should probably put naked pictures of themselves up on Facebook to make it okay. It’s maybe not how we would deal with the Naked Prince Harry Fiasco of 2012, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening right now. [...]

Finally 'Call Me Maybe' Gets a Military Makeover

Emerald Catron — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:10:07 +0000

We genuinely thought there could be no more covers or tributes or parodies of 'Call Me Maybe.' One would think that once a song makes its way into a hobo camp, it's pretty much done. But this version has got something all the other ones don't -- a guy holding a machine gun and moonwalking.

Young Boy and Military Uncle Star in Moving Mini-Action Movie

Donald Deane — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:35:10 +0000

Having a relative in the military can’t be easy, especially for children. So when a young boy named Cade starts to miss his uncle overseas, he sends a script for the boy to follow and an awesome short action movie results. The pair act out a hilarious scene where the uncle, whose name is Ben, [...]

Is This Photo of Military Moms Breastfeeding a Disgrace to the Uniform?

Donald Deane — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:58:59 +0000

A recent photo of two breastfeeding military moms has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with critics arguing that the image is unbecoming of someone in uniform. “A lot of people are saying it’s a disgrace to the uniform. They’re comparing it to urinating and defecating [while in uniform],” said Crystal Scott, a military spouse who [...]

Former Navy SEAL Honors Fallen Comrade With Touching Gesture

Donald Deane — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:07:17 +0000

In one of the most poignant ways of honoring a fallen comrade we’ve ever seen, former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell recently went to a Newtown, CT, pub and offered to pay the owner enough money to buy a random person a pint of Guinness every hour for the entire day. If anyone asked where the [...]

Justin Timberlake Has 'Moving' Experience at Marine Corps Ball [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:34:12 +0000

In July, actor/singer Justin Timberlake accepted a YouTube invitation to attend a Marine Corps Ball with Cpl. Kelsey De Santis. Timberlake made good on his promise this past Saturday. But did he "bring sexy back" as well?

Military Police Valiantly Secure a Porta-Potty [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:00:03 +0000

If you ever wanted to know how many military police you can fit in one porta-potty, the answer seems to be “several.” The humorous stunt, pulled by some brave men and women in the armed forces, is like a cross between ‘The Hurt Locker’ and a ‘Three Stooges’ routine. Watch some (goofy) soldiers in action [...]

Military Is at Forefront of the Caffeinated Meat Revolution

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:50:48 +0000

Military technology has given the public innovations such as the jet engine, the digital camera and the internet. Now, as Army scientists reinvent the MRE (Meal, Ready, Eat) ration that is given to soldiers, the military is pushing forward the concept of caffeinated meat. The army is testing a new food that looks and tastes like a [...]

Transportation Workers Return Missing Teddy Bear to Heartbroken Girl [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:28:13 +0000

During a road trip to Idaho, six-year-old Justice Wadsworth lost a teddy bear. But this wasn’t just any stuffed animal. The bear was a beloved gift from her Army dad, who’s currently stationed in Korea. After hearing of Wadworth’s plight via Facebook, Washington state’s Department of Transportation sent a pair of workers to scour the [...]

Army Dad Surprises Daughter at Spelling Bee After Returning From Iraq [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:51:13 +0000

Get ready for your heart to melt! This Army dad surprised his nine-year-old daughter at a spelling bee in Boca Raton, FL after a 10-month tour of duty that separated him from his family, ‘Today‘ reports. Skylar Johnson was asked to spell the word “sergeant” during an elementary school spelling competition. And once she did [...]

Zach Braff and Donald Faison React to Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal on Twitter

Paul Ciampanelli — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:08:01 +0000

It’s pretty awesome when you find out that the actors who play BFFs on TV really are just as tight off-screen. Zach Braff and Donald Faison, who played the bestest of best friends for eight years on ‘Scrubs,’ are long on record as being super close and even having been roommates in real life. That’s [...]

Returning Soldier Surprises Young Son at School [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:09:16 +0000

We admit it. These things make us misty.

Army Specialist Matthew Peters of Owensville, Missouri spent a year deployed in Kuwait and Iraq, and hadn't seen his young son, Blake, in more than six months. When he came home, he decided to pop in on the unsuspecting tyke at school for a hug the kid will probably never forget.

Returning Soldier Surprises His Mom at Work [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:48:59 +0000

Soldiers know the value of surprise, especially when returning home from active duty to their loved ones.

When Joey found out he was getting sent home from Kuwait two weeks earlier than anticipated, he spent the three months prior planning to surprise his mom at the UPS sorting facility in Lansing, MI where she works.

Loyal Dog Won't Leave Casket of Fallen Navy Seal Master in Heartbreaking Pictures

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:47:07 +0000

In a final act of loyalty, Hawkeye, the dog of slain Navy SEAL U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jon T. Tumilson walked up to his fallen master’s casket during the funeral in Rockford, Iowa, and then laid mournfully down beside the body for the rest of the proceedings. Friends and family of Tumilson, who was [...]

Marines in Afghanistan Banned From Making Audible Farts

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:36:28 +0000

The military has banned Marines serving in Afghanistan from emitting audible farts, as such gastrointestinal expressions offend the Afghan people. According to the Military Times, this is just the latest lifestyle restriction on our Marines, who have already been told not to cuss or talk about religion, politics or girls when they are serving in combat zones in [...]

Marine Gets Life-Saving Transplant from Deceased Fellow Soldier [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:53:46 +0000

Marine Sgt. Jacob Chadwick, 23, an Iraq war veteran who recently underwent a life-saving kidney transplant, received the organ from an unexpected source -- 24-year-old fellow soldier Lt. Patrick Wayland.

The two men didn't know each other, but after Wayland suffered a fatal heart attack while swimming in flight gear during training on August 1, Wayland's family sought out the people it felt was "most deserving" of Patrick's vital organs.

Linda Hamilton Asks for an Invite to Marine Corps Ball [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:59:54 +0000

In recent weeks, we've seen several US servicemembers use YouTube to invite celebrities to accompany them to the upcoming Marine Corps Ball.

First Sgt. Scott Moore asked Mila Kunis, then Cpl. Kelsey De Santis asked Kunis' 'Friends with Benefits' co-star Justin Timberlake, and finally Sgt. Ray Lewis asked everyone's favorite octogenarian, Betty White.

Betty White Invited to Marine Corps Ball, Too [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:56:06 +0000

The Marine Corps Ball may be getting even more star power.

After both Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake accepted invitations to accompany Marines to the November 10 event, Sgt. Ray Lewis, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is hoping Betty White makes it a celebrity trifecta.

Lewis posted a video on YouTube in which he asks the 89-year-old 'Hot in Cleveland' actress to be his date, pleading his case by stating, "I really think we’d have a good time. I’m fun, you know. … I think I can make her laugh. I think she can make me laugh. I think we can laugh together."