A look at life out of uniform | Navy Times Off Duty

Sacrebleu! Civilian accidentally ejected from French fighter jet during fly-along

The 64-year-old was listed in stable condition after being taken to the hospital.

By: J.D. Simkins April 6

The military leads all other professions in the number of days spent drinking per year, study claims

Over the course of just four years, the average number of days military personnel spent drinking per year went up by 34.

By: J.D. Simkins April 5

Maryland raises age to buy tobacco to 21, makes exception for troops

For those under 21, smoke 'em if you got 'em.

By: J.D. Simkins April 4

Sailors with Iron Man suits ambushing enemy ships? British defence secretary likes the idea

A number of Iron Man suit concepts have been introduced over the last five years.

By: J.D. Simkins April 2

Gay dating app Grindr declared threat to military personnel by US government

The app, which had 27 million users as of 2017, made personal information available without permission.

By: J.D. Simkins March 28

Bride kicks Marine out of wedding for wearing his dress blues

Do you think she made the right call?

By: J.D. Simkins March 27

More details emerge on World War I blockbuster from Sam Mendes, Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg ("Saving Private Ryan") and Sam Mendes ("Road to Perdition") are teaming up for the blockbuster.

By: J.D. Simkins March 27

See a Ferrari ‘ruined for America’ — complete with a buff George Washington and a Statue of Liberty with laser eyes

Can it get any more American than that, folks?

By: Andrea Scott March 26

Intoxicated Russian sailors rescued from deserted island after getting lost on boat ride

The men had fortunately not yet resorted to cannibalism.

By: J.D. Simkins March 26

This Army vet is down over 25 pounds using a beer-only diet for Lent

As of day 18 of the fast, he is down over 25 pounds.

By: J.D. Simkins March 24

Spring reading list: Top nonfiction about women in combat, racism and rules of war. Plus, outstanding literary fiction from veterans

It's here: the Military Times spring reading guide.

By: J. Ford Huffman March 24

Blink-182′s Tom DeLonge and former Pentagon officials get History Channel show to prove aliens exist

The series is set to air sometime in May.

By: J.D. Simkins March 21

‘The Rock’ calls tank named after him ‘sexy AF,’ incites online battle royale

It’s not every day a tank is named for a particular person, but when that individual is actually built like an armored vehicle, it just works.

By: J.D. Simkins March 19

‘Combat Obscura’ is a brutally honest look at the blurred morality of the war in Afghanistan

The film’s true brilliance lies in its situational hysteria, an unpredictability that serves as a microcosm of a war with no end.

By: J.D. Simkins March 15

Can LSD and magic mushrooms help win wars? This Marine officer says ‘yes’

These drugs have the potential to “significantly heighten alertness, creativity, and problem solving."

By: J.D. Simkins March 11

This vet launched grenades for the Army. Now she’s a model and beauty pageant queen.

Raquel Riley Thomas is an ex-Army captain who also happens to be a business owner, pageant queen, model and Instagram influencer.

By: Joshua Axelrod March 11

Chelsea Manning back in jail after refusing to testify on WikiLeaks

The 31-year-old can face up to 18 months in jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury.

By: J.D. Simkins March 8

Tough but trendy: 5 tips for vets to up their style game

If you’re unsure how to combine both your military background and civilian style for fashion success, check out Raquel Riley Thomas’ advice on how to look your best.

By: Joshua Axelrod March 8

From Major League Baseball to paying the ultimate sacrifice on Iwo Jima: Marine was larger than life

O'Neill would only play one game in the big leagues before eventually sacrificing all on Iwo Jima.

By: J.D. Simkins March 7

Florida man tries to fly home with RPG in checked bag

Who else but Florida Man?

By: J.D. Simkins March 5