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Observation Post is the Military Times one-stop shop for all things off-duty. Stories may reflect author observations.
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Saltpeter for sex drives, and the urban legend of the military’s libido manipulation
It's a common myth that saltpeter causes loss of libido among new recruits.
By Sarah Sicard
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Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield wears custom cleats in tribute to corpsman slain in Kabul
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Maxton “Max” Soviak was laid to rest Sept. 13 in Milan, Ohio.
By J.D. Simkins
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Fat Leonard is poised to spill the beans in this new podcast
The portly magnate at the center of the Navy's massive bribery scandal is about to sound off.
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How Doc Martens went from WWII discards to everyone’s favorite grunge boot
Dr. Martens have humble WWII origins.
By Sarah Sicard
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‘We have been hit by a fish!’ Lest we forget the great submarine vs. swordfish battle of 1967
At a depth of approximately 2,000 feet off the coast of Florida, the sub was suddenly blindsided by an aggravated swordfish.
By J.D. Simkins
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No, the Pentagon is not sending mass texts to service members about vaccine mandates
The military doesn't have the capability to send out service-wide SMS texts.
By Sarah Sicard
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‘Interpreters’ documentary spotlights plight of Afghans, Iraqis who risked everything to help U.S. troops
In the aftermath of the Taliban’s Afghanistan takeover, the dire situation encountered by interpreters has once more become a prevalent topic of conversation. But for how long?
By J.D. Simkins
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NatGeo’s ‘9/11: One Day in America’ is a painstaking portrait of horror, resilience & hope
While the documentary begins like many accounts that preceded it, little time elapses before understanding that this series is different.
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How a World War I jazz-playing Marine gave us the best weapon name ever
A strange instrument became the namesake for a devastating weapon.
By Todd South
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No bulls--t: Professional Bull Riders to compete on the flight deck of the USS Lexington
Cowboys, 2,000-pound bovines, an aircraft carrier, Texas. Hell yeah.
By J.D. Simkins
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This new ARSOF gym is better than most Division I football facilities
The Army is making significant investments in physical fitness and recovery for its special operators.
By Davis Winkie