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1 week ago | 
militarytimes.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
For over two decades, Peter Griffin has wreaked havoc on Quahog with unapologetic flair. He’s fought giant chickens in public intersections, started multiple cults and once launched his own cable news network that nearly caused a civil war. To the average Family Guy viewer, he’s a buffoon at best and a walking inspector general complaint at worst. But to those who’ve served in the military, Peter’s real problem isn’t his behavior — it’s his lack of a competent public affairs officer.
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1 week ago | 
taskandpurpose.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
When I sat down to watch A24’s “Warfare,” I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the movie would be about. I’d seen the trailers. I’d read about Ray Mendoza’s real-life story, a decorated Navy SEAL turned military advisor and now scriptwriter and co-director of a gritty, boots-on-the-ground war film that promised authenticity without Hollywood gloss. What I didn’t expect was that the most honest, most emotionally resonant scene in the entire film would arrive in the first minute and a half.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
We've all been there. When I sat down to watch A24’s “Warfare,” I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the movie would be about. I’d seen the trailers. I’d read about Ray Mendoza’s real-life story, a decorated Navy SEAL turned military advisor and now scriptwriter and co-director of a gritty, boots-on-the-ground war film that promised authenticity without Hollywood gloss.
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1 week ago | 
militarytimes.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
For over 30 years, Homer J. Simpson has been America’s most visible — and unbothered — federal employee. He’s been responsible for near meltdowns, mishandled hazardous materials, slept through security drills and once caused a total plant evacuation because he was trying to eat a sandwich stuck in the control console. And yet, he’s still employed.
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3 weeks ago | 
duffelblog.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force awarded Elon Musk the Bronze Star this week for “exceptional service in theoretical cost-cutting and performative patriotism,” despite the tech mogul accomplishing nothing of measurable value during his six-month tenure as Director of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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1 month ago | 
militarytimes.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
In the annals of military science fiction, few figures loom as large as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, the stoic protagonist of the Halo franchise. Clad in Mjolnir armor and wielding an arsenal of futuristic weaponry, Master Chief has single-handedly turned the tide of interstellar wars, faced down alien armadas and become a symbol of unwavering duty. Yet despite his legendary exploits, his rank has remained static: Master Chief Petty Officer.
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1 month ago | 
militarytimes.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
It happens about 80 minutes into “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.” SpongeBob, denied a promotion and humiliated in front of his co-workers, wanders into the Goofy Goober Ice Cream Party Boat. He proceeds to spiral. After a binge of sundaes and shame, he stumbles on stage, belting out a shredded guitar solo rendition of “I’m a Goofy Goober (Rock!)” in front of a confused crowd. There’s glitter. There’s foam. There’s full-throttle emotional release.
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1 month ago | 
duffelblog.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
ST. LOUIS — In an inspiring display of patriotic fervor, a local combat veteran has announced his eagerness to reenlist to fight in the War on Drugs, taking a firm stance not against, but in support of drug use. Jared Doherty, who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, now sees the battle for cannabis legalization as his new front line.
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1 month ago | 
militarytimes.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
My Dead Friend Zoe opens with the familiar image of a soldier returning home, but the weight that follows is anything but typical. Directed by Army veteran and filmmaker Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, the film traces the uneasy civilian life of Merit, an Afghanistan war vet haunted by the ghost of her best friend and fellow soldier, Zoe. What could’ve been a flat metaphor is instead a fully embodied character — Zoe isn’t a hallucination. She’s funny, she’s maddening and she’s always there. Just like grief.
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1 month ago | 
militarytimes.com | Clay Beyersdorfer
In the vast world of building block toys and military collectibles, few brands focus with as much intent and care as Battle Brick Customs. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company produces custom-built, LEGO-compatible military sets that blend playability with precision. While the mainstream toy industry has long favored fantasy and fictional combat, Battle Brick Customs has carved out a niche by delivering realism grounded in historical and modern military design.
