Jason McCarthy’s wife once told him to go do the “go-ruck thing.” “Rucking implies action, energy and purpose,” the former Special Forces soldier said, “and it is the foundation of Special Forces training.” The GORUCK Thing Leaving the Army in 2008, McCarthy and his

CQ normally lasts for 24 hours or more, which is one of its biggest downfalls. What's your best (or worst) story from CQ? Credit: National Geographic. CQ and Staff Duty are among some of the least desired duties in the military. Even if you only get it once in your military career, you’re

Scott Sargent, left, entered boot camp in '89 with his brother James right by his side. Is it common for siblings to serve together? “Legacy” service members are certainly common enough. People who have a family history of military service, and choose to follow in their relatives’

For many in the military, nothing starts the day better than a cup of joe. Eight years ago, a Marine walked over and handed me a paper cup of coffee. I can still recall its hot, strong, bitterly beautiful taste and aroma in that cold California desert morning before a unit of soldiers and