Military Culture

Traditions, values, rituals, and cultural aspects of military communities around the world.

Happy holidays from Troop Insight

Well, it’s nearly Christmas and very nearly the end of 2025. It’s been quite a year in military news, and…

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The stories behind the unit patches at this year’s Army-Navy Game

For three straight years, Navy nose tackle Landon Robinson has been a “freak.” The hulking, 6-foot, 287-pound senior on the…

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Air Force A-10 patch marks an ‘end of an errrrra’

The Air Force is winding down its use of the A-10, but that doesn’t mean it’s going quietly. Or without some tributes…

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5 questions only a veteran would ask the top generals at West Point and the Naval Academy

Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland is the Superintendent of West Point, and has led troops in some of the Army’s most…

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5 questions only a veteran would ask a Green Beret and former NFL player

Nate Boyer has passed tests most never try. He was an Army Green Beret, played Division I football and even…

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Space Force rolls out new themes for naming its weapons and space systems

The U.S. Space Force will soon start naming its weapons, communications and space systems after themes including Norse mythology and…

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How about $0? — How Army and Navy football teams recruit against big money

Navy junior safety Giuseppe Sessi understands the allure of the new, lucrative world of college football. He has former teammates…

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Coast Guard helicopter flies ‘Ho Ho, Ho holding pattern’ off the coast of Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk was in a festive mood over the weekend, issuing a holly jolly “Ho-ho-ho” in the…

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Marines reinstate photos in some review boards, but not for promotions

Marines will once again be judged by how they look in an official photograph when they are up for key…

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How military families remember the fallen with tattoos

Swearing to remember, but knowing memories fade, some turn their grief into ink. Part therapy, part tribute, memorial tattoos are…

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