The Fairbairn-Sykes isn’t some mall ninja fantasy blade—it’s the real deal, a whispering ghost of war meant for men who got dropped behind enemy lines and didn’t ask for backup.

Sadly, the new Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, will not be finished in time for the Marines' 250th birthday as planned. It was never a part of the official Homecoming 250 festivities ...