This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”By Claire Barrett2 hours ago
South Korean man sentenced for binge-eating to avoid military serviceExemption loopholes in military conscription requirements were taken to heart — and midsection — when one man intentionally put on more than 44 pounds.By J.D. Simkins4 months ago
How the ‘Brush-Off Club’ helped jilted WWII troops cope with JodyThe misery-loves-company club even featured critical, board-style roles, such as chief crier and chief consoler.By Claire Barrett and J.D. Simkins4 months ago
North Korea vows response to US Navy submarine’s visit to South KoreaNorth Korea has repeatedly vowed to expand its nuclear arsenal, but Tuesday's threat followed its recent unveiling of a uranium-enrichment facility.6 months ago
That time British sailors sang Monty Python as their ship burnedAlways look on the bright side of life.By Claire Barrett12 months ago
That time a helo crew dropped greased pigs onto an aircraft carrier In the video, three pigs can be seen being released from the helo onto the flight deck of the Kennedy, as bewildered sailors give chase.By Claire Barrett13 months ago
