Scott Murdock

Scott Murdock is a Marine Corps veteran and writer living in Wisconsin. His work has appeared in publications including Task & Purpose, Outdoor Life, Free Range American and HotCars.

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That bike makes us smile, too, Maverick. (

Why 'Top Gun: Maverick' Is Actually a Car Movie

Whoever picked the automotive props for this movie deserves an Oscar.

The Common Tactical Truck: Military-Grade Heavy Metal

This truck packs a secret weapon that has nothing to do with horsepower or armament. Will the U.S. Army buy it?

Channel your inner Maverick, but please wear a helmet.

Every Car and Motorcycle in ‘Top Gun’

We will never lose that loving feeling for these classic rides.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Barbieri, a corporals course instructor with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

How This Marine Saved the Corps $140 Million in JLTV Repairs

“This was one hell of a catch by this young Marine. His work on this work package could possibly prevent loss of life.”

Willys Jeep: How the US Army Created the Greatest Military Vehicle of All Time

I give you the stormer of beaches, the climber of mountains, the 60-horsepower smoke wagon, the World War 4x4 -- the...

Retired Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers stands at attention and salutes as motorcycle-riding veterans pass during the 25th annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally in 2012.

What Was Rolling Thunder?

No burnouts, no booze – but still one of the most important motorcycle rallies of all time.

Dodge Power Wagon: How the US Military Gave America 4x4 Trucks

What does your pickup have in common with a gun-slinging Dodge from World War II?

Dear Pentagon: Quit Screwing Around and Buy the Ripsaw Tank from 'Fate of the Furious' Already

If it’s good enough for family, it’s good enough for U.S. service members.

The General Motors Infantry Squad Vehicle

Meet the Infantry Squad Vehicle: the Unholy Union of Pickup Truck and UTV

Believe it or not, this next-generation military vehicle uses 90% off-the-shelf Chevy components.

'Black Hawk Down' is a 2001 movie about the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu.

All the Military Vehicles in 'Black Hawk Down'

Helicopters stole the show, but ground vehicles helped save the day.

A Marine works on his vehicle at the Auto Hobby Shop aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The Best Auto Repair Tools: A Short Guide for Service Members

Investing in a few basic tools can save you thousands of dollars in mechanic bills.

The State Department’s New Armored Vehicle Is on Another Level

As if you needed another reason to apply for embassy duty.

Military veterans alone possess the brilliant mind and incredible thoughts the world needs.

How to Film the Perfect Angry Rant from Your Driver's Seat

This is everything you need to know about angry veterans’ preferred method of airing grievances.

The special-edition 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 celebrates the manual transmission in VW’s hot hatch.

Why the Volkswagen Golf GTI Is the Perfect Car for NCOs

The ranks that do all of the military’s heavy lifting deserve a car that’s just as versatile.

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to the 215th Corps, stands next to an ANA Humvee while guarding the Operational Coordination Center-Regional (OCC-R) during the Afghan presidential elections as a sandstorm approaches aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. (Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal/U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Rise and Fall of the Humvee

Get into the nuts and bolts of the vehicle that took the U.S. military from World War II holdovers to futuristic tech.

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