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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.
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Did you know Timex was once a major U.S. defense contractor?
Nov 30, 2020 1:56 AM PST
This barracks fire resulted in both heroism and controversy
Nov 25, 2020 1:52 AM PST
The Army is upgrading to a new rifle optic
Nov 24, 2020 3:16 AM PST
Before he was Obi-Wan Kenobi, Alec Guinness was an officer in the Royal Navy
Nov 23, 2020 4:16 AM PST
LEGO Masters is teaming up with Merging Vets & Players charity to combat PTSD
Nov 18, 2020 5:57 AM PST
Kimber moves its headquarters to Troy, Alabama
Nov 17, 2020 7:05 AM PST
This veteran-focused investment firm rang the NASDAQ closing bell
Nov 14, 2020 1:54 PM PST
Navy vet and hip hop artist B. Taylor has a new music video with a message of unity and love
Nov 13, 2020 9:28 PM PST
This Army vet started the Thousand Islands winery scene
Nov 13, 2020 1:26 AM PST
Crown Royal is sending care packages to troops around the world
Nov 10, 2020 11:56 PM PST
This 102-year-old WWII veteran fulfilled her dream of skydiving
Nov 2, 2020 4:56 AM PST
The unsung African-American heroes of D-Day
Jun 6, 2020 9:05 PM PDT
Azerbaijani wargames, COVID-19 pandemic and landmines in a disputed region
Jun 10, 2020 5:05 PM PDT
The ex-slave who disguised herself as a man to enlist
Jun 16, 2020 4:05 PM PDT
The Into the Wild bus was airlifted by the Alaska National Guard for safety concerns
Jun 19, 2020 6:15 PM PDT
The Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle is based on the Chevy Colorado
Jun 30, 2020 10:05 PM PDT
The first Japanese aircraft carrier in 75 years begins conversion
Jul 14, 2020 4:05 PM PDT
The top 10 most popular cars among service members
Jul 15, 2020 5:05 AM PDT
6 things you didn’t know about G Shock watches
Jul 20, 2020 7:05 AM PDT
Watch this police officer and Army Reservist save a choking baby
Jul 22, 2020 5:13 AM PDT
The reason LEGO cancelled its V-22 Osprey set
Jul 24, 2020 2:05 AM PDT
This Tuskegee Airmen instructor became the first African American airline pilot
Jul 24, 2020 10:05 PM PDT
Remington Arms has filed for bankruptcy…again
Jul 29, 2020 5:05 AM PDT
5 reasons why the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is extraordinary
Jul 31, 2020 7:05 PM PDT
This GoFundMe is trying to save Space Camp
Aug 3, 2020 8:00 AM PDT
5 wacky sights from the Sturgis motorcycle rally
Aug 5, 2020 12:05 AM PDT
The oldest living Marine just turned 105
Aug 7, 2020 9:05 PM PDT
This modern amphibious assault ship is carrying WWII planes
Aug 13, 2020 8:05 PM PDT
The British version of JRTC is in Kenya
Aug 20, 2020 1:05 PM PDT
Navy veteran and legendary actor Sean Connery turns 90. Here are his best military roles
Aug 26, 2020 2:05 PM PDT
These legendary squadrons are being featured by Ace Combat for its 25th Anniversary
Aug 26, 2020 8:05 PM PDT
This astronaut was the only American not on Earth on 9/11
Sep 11, 2020 2:04 AM PDT
Five 9/11 Memorials from around the world
Sep 11, 2020 3:05 AM PDT
Five sobering 9/11 Memorials across the United States
Sep 11, 2020 4:05 AM PDT
5 of the best military discounts you need to know about
Oct 9, 2020 3:05 PM PDT
The Navy made Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer Honorary Naval Aviators
Oct 16, 2020 7:05 PM PDT
This scam is the number one financial fraud facing Americans
Oct 20, 2020 9:05 PM PDT
The official watch of the French Air Force is available to the general public
Oct 22, 2020 3:05 PM PDT
5 upsides to being stationed at Fort Drum
Oct 8, 2020 3:49 AM PDT
This Star Wars game puts you in the cockpit for immersive space dogfights
Oct 7, 2020 7:54 AM PDT
These veterans are bringing about positive change with cardboard signs
Oct 7, 2020 7:51 AM PDT
5 of the best surplus firearms that you can still buy
Oct 7, 2020 4:17 AM PDT
The fight to recognize Doris Miller’s valor at Pearl Harbor
Sep 30, 2020 6:20 AM PDT
This 105-year-old WWII vet became an honorary Space Force member
Sep 30, 2020 6:17 AM PDT
The smart anti-drone grenade and bazooka that will save us from Skynet
Sep 29, 2020 6:00 AM PDT
These are some of the best federal jobs for veterans
Sep 24, 2020 4:10 AM PDT
The reason these military helicopters are painted pink
Sep 21, 2020 6:29 AM PDT
You can now buy a reissue of the original Austrian Army Glock
Sep 17, 2020 3:57 AM PDT
Passenger planes may soon fly in formation to save fuel
Sep 16, 2020 5:50 AM PDT
This general was the highest ranking service member killed on 9/11
Sep 11, 2020 1:55 AM PDT