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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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.

(Mass Communication Specialist First Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/U.S. Navy photo)

Why the Toyota 4Runner Isn’t Just for Lieutenants

Do 4Runners come with blue base stickers from the factory?

The Best Military Motorheads in TV and Movies

The characters may not be real, but their taste in cars is undeniably excellent.

Shoot and Scoot: A Guide to the US Military’s Combat Motorcycles

Two wheels and a Tommy gun are a killer combination.

Used Muscle Cars and 30% Interest: A Military Love Affair

The sight of a used-car dealership directly outside a military installation should send shivers up your spine.

U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Arlington deploy to Arlington, Texas, to establish a vaccination center.

What to Do with Your Car While You’re Deployed

Nobody wants to come home to an automotive nightmare.

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