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The Rotary Suzuki RE5 Was One of the Smoothest Motorcycles Ever. Too Bad It Failed

Jan 19, 2021 10:12 AM

Jeff Gordon's Former NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo Would Make a Top-Shelf Track Toy

Jan 18, 2021 6:00 PM

What Two Cars Would Look Surprisingly Good Combined?

Jan 18, 2021 4:00 PM

Here's How Much I've Spent Keeping My 2.5-Ton 1963 International Loadstar on the Road for Six Months

Jan 18, 2021 2:00 PM

How Infiniti's Q Model Names Were Inspired by the British Royal Navy

Jan 18, 2021 12:00 PM

Did You Know Racing Legend Carroll Shelby Helped Found Chili's?

Jan 18, 2021 10:00 AM

Watching Two Geo Trackers Balance on a Giant Seesaw Is Utterly Terrifying

Jan 18, 2021 9:00 AM

Historic Cadillac Dealership in Kentucky Closing Suddenly After 75 Years

Jan 17, 2021 6:02 PM

This Big Block 1981 Chevy Camaro Pumps Out Nearly 2,400 HP

Jan 17, 2021 4:08 PM

This Is Not Your Parents’ Wagon: Refurbished 1963 Dodge 440 Is Drag-Strip Ready

Jan 17, 2021 1:50 PM

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By Chris Harmer Mar 26, 2020

A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)

Tight living conditions make U.S. Navy ships ripe for outbreaks of COVID-19, which could have damning consequences for national security.

By Chris Harmer Feb 19, 2020

I Almost Died Flying Into A Mountain Near Kobe's Crash: Veteran Navy Pilot Explains The Risks

The truth is that accidentally flying into clouds happens more than anyone wants to admit. I break down the Kobe crash and my own brush with death.

By Chris Harmer Jan 29, 2020

Flying The First Night Of War In Iraq Without A Wingman And Two Polish Snipers In Back

On the first night of the invasion of Iraq, securing Saddam's deepwater port was crucial. Here's an aviator's first-hand account of how it went down.

By Chris Harmer Jan 17, 2020

Jonny Kim Is The SEAL-Mathematician-Doctor-Astronaut We Desperately Need Right Now

With a resume that reads like fiction, it's pretty clear that this dude belongs in space.

By Chris Harmer Nov 7, 2019

Veteran Navy Pilot Shares 10 Interesting Things About Flying Seahawk Helicopters

With thousands of hours flying naval H-60 variants, we get the bottom line on some of the unique aspects of flying the hugely popular helicopter.

By Chris Harmer Oct 3, 2019

Top Marine's Force Changing Plans Prompt Talk Of Smaller Ships, F-35 Buy Changes

The Commandant of the Marine Corps has a vision for a new way of fighting future wars and making regular deployments abroad.

By Chris Harmer Jul 25, 2019

Here's Why Naval Convoys Are An Ideal Solution Hated By Everyone

As Iran threatens commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, many are calling for convoys. Here is why they aren't so easy to execute or maintain.