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Miguel Ortiz graduated from San Diego State University and commissioned as an Army Officer in 2017. His passion for military culture and history led him to freelance writing. He specializes in interesting and obscure military history. When he’s not writing, Miguel enjoys traveling and watch collecting.

More from Miguel

Navy vet and hip hop artist B. Taylor has a new music video with a message of unity and love
ByMiguel Ortiz
Nov 13, 2020
This Army vet started the Thousand Islands winery scene
ByMiguel Ortiz
Nov 13, 2020
Crown Royal is sending care packages to troops around the world
ByMiguel Ortiz
Nov 10, 2020
System Of A Down released their first new music in 15 years in response to the Artsakh War
ByMiguel Ortiz
Nov 9, 2020
This 102-year-old WWII veteran fulfilled her dream of skydiving
ByMiguel Ortiz
Nov 2, 2020
The official watch of the French Air Force is available to the general public
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 22, 2020
This scam is the number one financial fraud facing Americans
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 20, 2020
NASA is putting a base on the moon with 4G
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 20, 2020
The Navy made Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer Honorary Naval Aviators
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 16, 2020
5 of the best military discounts you need to know about
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 9, 2020
5 upsides to being stationed at Fort Drum
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 8, 2020
This Star Wars game puts you in the cockpit for immersive space dogfights
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 7, 2020
These veterans are bringing about positive change with cardboard signs
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 7, 2020
5 of the best surplus firearms that you can still buy
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 7, 2020
5 items to make your field exercise less miserable
ByMiguel Ortiz
Oct 2, 2020
The fight to recognize Doris Miller’s valor at Pearl Harbor
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 30, 2020
This 105-year-old WWII vet became an honorary Space Force member
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 30, 2020
The smart anti-drone grenade and bazooka that will save us from Skynet
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 29, 2020
These are some of the best federal jobs for veterans
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 24, 2020
The reason these military helicopters are painted pink
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 21, 2020
You can now buy a reissue of the original Austrian Army Glock
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 17, 2020
Passenger planes may soon fly in formation to save fuel
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 16, 2020
These CA Guard soldiers received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic wildfire rescue
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 16, 2020
The oldest living WWII vet just turned 111 years old
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 14, 2020
Five sobering 9/11 Memorials across the United States
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 11, 2020
Five 9/11 Memorials from around the world
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 11, 2020
This astronaut was the only American not on Earth on 9/11
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 11, 2020
This 9-11 memorial hosts a unique survivor
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 11, 2020
This general was the highest ranking service member killed on 9/11
ByMiguel Ortiz
Sep 11, 2020
These legendary squadrons are being featured by Ace Combat for its 25th Anniversary
ByMiguel Ortiz
Aug 26, 2020
Navy veteran and legendary actor Sean Connery turns 90. Here are his best military roles
ByMiguel Ortiz
Aug 26, 2020
The British version of JRTC is in Kenya
ByMiguel Ortiz
Aug 20, 2020
This modern amphibious assault ship is carrying WWII planes
ByMiguel Ortiz
Aug 13, 2020
The oldest living Marine just turned 105
ByMiguel Ortiz
Aug 7, 2020
5 wacky sights from the Sturgis motorcycle rally
ByMiguel Ortiz
Aug 5, 2020
This GoFundMe is trying to save Space Camp
ByMiguel Ortiz
Aug 3, 2020
Iran opens annual military exercise with attack on mock U.S. aircraft carrier
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 31, 2020
5 reasons why the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is extraordinary
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 31, 2020
Remington Arms has filed for bankruptcy…again
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 29, 2020
Tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia explode on the battlefield and around the world
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 27, 2020
This Tuskegee Airmen instructor became the first African American airline pilot
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 24, 2020
The reason LEGO cancelled its V-22 Osprey set
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 24, 2020
Watch this police officer and Army Reservist save a choking baby
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 22, 2020
6 things you didn’t know about G Shock watches
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 20, 2020
The top 10 most popular cars among service members
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 15, 2020
The first Japanese aircraft carrier in 75 years begins conversion
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 14, 2020
Country music legend and military supporter, Charlie Daniels, passes away at 83
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 9, 2020
This Ranger fought in Mogadishu before becoming a country music star
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jul 6, 2020
The Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle is based on the Chevy Colorado
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jun 30, 2020
The Into the Wild bus was airlifted by the Alaska National Guard for safety concerns
ByMiguel Ortiz
Jun 19, 2020