Two years ago this month, we launched Coffee or Die Magazine. In June 2018, I wouldn’t have imagined that today we would be in the midst of both a pandemic and a civil rights crisis. But I don’t think I’m the only one 2020 took by ...
Jun 07, 2020
May 07, 2020
Did You See Space Force’s New Recruiting Commercial?
President Trump announced the formation of the United States Space Force in 2018 and has wasted no time in making sure the new branch is up and operational during his tenure as president. "We must have American dominance in space," Trump said during ...
Apr 23, 2020
Navy SEAL-turned-Author Jack Carr is Helping Save Independent Book Stores
Independent bookstores have been through a lot since Jack Carr, the son of a librarian, joined the U.S. Navy in 1996. The rise of Amazon.com and big-box book retailers like Barnes & Noble, the dot-com bubble and subsequent economic crash, and the ...
Jan 08, 2020
Trump to Nation: No Americans Harmed in Iran Missile Attack
In an address to the nation from the White House today, President Donald Trump announced that no American or Iraqi forces were killed in the Iranian ballistic missile attack on U.S. and Iraqi forces on January 7. "No Americans were harmed in last ...
Jan 07, 2020
Iran Launched Over a Dozen Ballistic Missiles at US Forces in Iraq
Iran has launched a multi-pronged ballistic missile attack on U.S. troops stationed in Iraq, according to a statement released by the Department of Defense on January 7. "At approximately 5:30 p.m. (EST) on January 7, Iran launched more than a ...
Oct 06, 2019
The Beer is 6.2% Alcohol, and 7 Other Things I Learned the Hard Way at Oktoberfest
For the majority of my life, Oktoberfest has been just another tradition — like Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick’s Day — that we Americans appropriated for the express purpose of drinking our freakin’ faces off. I didn’t know much about the festivities ...
Sep 08, 2019
Trojan Footprint: How U.S. and Allied Special Forces are Training in the Face of Russian Aggression
s the sun sank behind the hills just a few hours outside of Budapest, Hungary, a ragtag group of militiamen milled around a dilapidated building in a small clearing amid the Hungarian forest. With AK-47s slung on their shoulder, they played cards ...
Aug 20, 2019
An Exclusive Excerpt from Mat Best’s New Book ‘Thank You For My Service’
Writing a book is no small feat. Most don’t realize the long hours an author puts into the first draft, the agonizing edits and rewrites required to perfect a manuscript, and then all the marketing required to get it into the hands of as many people ...
Aug 06, 2019
The True Story Behind the Recovery of Extortion 17
The following passage is an excerpt from “Violence of Action: The Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror.” It has been edited for clarity. On the night of Aug. 5 through Aug. 6, 2011, one of the worst tragedies in modern ...
Jul 24, 2019
Navy SEALs Conduct an Impressive Capabilities Exercise — Here’s How it Went Down
The temperature soared into triple digits, and the few clouds overhead offered almost no relief from the blistering sun that was punishing civilians and sailors alike on the beaches of Little Creek, Virginia. The heat was brutal, but that wasn’t ...
Jul 20, 2019
11 Questions & A Cup of Coffee: Fox News Correspondent Katie Pavlich
You’ve probably seen her on one of a number of different Fox News programs. Or maybe you’ve listened to her on the “Everything’s Going to Be Alright” podcast with former White House press secretary Sean Spicer. You might have even read her book "Fast ...
Jul 03, 2019
What If the ‘Stranger Things’ Characters Were in the Army?
Colorful explosions in the sky, bottle rocket fights on the ground, meat on the grill, cold beer in your hand, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue — that sounds like a perfect Independance Day. But what does a red-blooded American do after the ...
Jul 02, 2019
Mat Best Just Released an ’80s Power Ballad — and It’s Amazing
It’s been a while since the creative minds behind the satirical music label Lincoln’s Box Seats put out a new single. Mat Best has been understandably busy with the release of his new book and running the fast-growing Black Rifle Coffee Company ...
Jun 14, 2019
11 Questions & A Cup of Coffee: Medal of Honor Recipient Clint Romesha
On Oct. 3, 2009, combat outpost (COP) Keating in the Kamdesh district of Afghanistan came under attack by 300 Taliban insurgents. During the Battle of Kamdesh, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha is credited with leading the counterattack, ...
Jun 10, 2019
Final Normandy Dispatch: Free Fall Jump with American Special Operators
The weather over Normandy, France, was holding up better than expected. There were clouds, but it wasn’t completely overcast. No rain — well, not yet anyway. Winds were steady but minimal. The conditions weren’t perfect, but America’s most elite ...
Jun 08, 2019
Dispatch from Normandy: The Attack at Carentan
The town square in Carentan is infamous. Just days after D-Day, an award ceremony was being held to recognize soldiers for their valorous actions in the opening days of the liberation of Europe. The Germans knew this and sent an artillery barrage ...
Jun 06, 2019
Dispatch from Normandy: The Sands of Omaha Beach
The sun wasn’t up yet, but the sky was already painted in brilliant pinks and purples. The thin layer of water resting on the beach reflected the colors, creating a dazzling visual spectacle for the few who rose early enough to witness it. The beauty ...
Jun 05, 2019
Dispatch from Normandy: The Rangers of Pointe Du Hoc
La Pointe Du Hoc, situated halfway between Utah and Omaha beaches, towers over the Normandy coast. Seventy-five years ago tomorrow morning, seizing them was a key objective for the Allies in Operation Overlord — and it would require an elite unit to ...
Jun 04, 2019
Dispatch from Normandy: Remembering the Paratroopers of D-Day
The formation of soldiers was formidable, each man staring forward with a fierce gaze. Their maroon berets were carefully positioned, signifying that this was not a regular unit; these were American paratroopers. They are the living legacy of the ...
May 25, 2019
The Top 17 Most Operator Pics of the GWOT
Individually, they're SEALs, Rangers, Special Forces, Raiders, PJs, and Controllers. But collectively, we tend to call them operators. Technically that term should be reserved for those who've made it into the ranks of the elite Tier 1 units, but ...
May 24, 2019
Which Special Operators Make the Best CIA Agents?
There are more rumors and myths floating around about the Central Intelligence Agency then there are actual facts. “The Agency” or “The Company” is charged with preempting threats and furthering national security objectives by collecting and ...
May 17, 2019
11 Questions & A Cup of Coffee: Entertainer and Businessman Mat Best
He’s taught you how to be an operator, how to work out like an operator, and even how to be an American. You’ve probably listened to his infamous rap battles and maybe even downloaded one of his chart-topping singles. And now, with the upcoming ...
May 16, 2019
What the Candlelight Vigil was Like at National Police Week
The air was cool and the ground wet on the evening of Monday, May 19, as thousands of police officers from around the country gathered on the National Mall for a candlelight vigil. The mood was somber, and it seemed nearly every person in attendance ...
May 13, 2019
The Legend of Chief Shannon Kent
anbij wasn’t necessarily safe so much as it was stable. Or maybe just quiet ... for the time being. Kurdish forces backed by the American military successfully drove out the Islamic State in 2016, with a relative calm following. The small northern ...
May 03, 2019
Best Ranger Competition: The Latest Coffee or Die Video Episode is Live!
From April 12 to 14, 2019, 54 two-man teams competed in the 36th annual David E. Grange Best Ranger Competition for 60 continuous hours of running, shooting, ruck marches, and climbing. The teams came from across the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and ...
Apr 30, 2019
11 Questions & A Cup of Coffee: Country Musician Tim Montana
Many country music stars have a reputation for not being quite as country as their work might suggest. Tim Montana is not one of them. Tim Montana went from being raised off the grid in the backwoods of Montana to country music stardom. You might ...
Apr 22, 2019
11 Questions & A Cup of Coffee: Sportsman and Biologist Donnie Vincent
Donnie Vincent isn’t your typical hunter. The biologist turned hunter-conservationist turned filmmaker has traveled the world to stalk and kill dangerous big-game animals, often after spending weeks in austere environments to earn the opportunity. ...
Apr 16, 2019
Best Ranger Competition: Day 3
The lightning crackling down from the sky was violently awesome, threatening the surface of the earth in perfect concert with driving rains and wind that reduced visibility to (maybe) a few feet on the interstate. At the airbrief the day prior, the ...
Apr 14, 2019
Best Ranger Competition: Day 2
Todd Field had the ambiance of a summer barbecue. Laughing, good food, and a bright sun overhead to set the tone for day two of the 2019 Best Ranger Competition. One of the great joys of attending the annual competition is meeting new people and ...
Apr 12, 2019
Best Ranger Competition: Day 1
It was pitch black, no sign of the sun to be found. But the air was still thick and the spectators plenty as the Star-Spangled Banner started to fill the ears of those who were lining the road into Camp Rogers on Fort Benning, Georgia. The crowd was ...
