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The A-10 has become an icon of American air power (U.S. Air Force)

The proposal to turn the A-10 Warthog into a firefighter The proposal to turn the A-10 Warthog into a firefighter

By Miguel Ortiz

Tom Cruise receives Navy’s highest civilian honor

Tom Cruise receives Navy’s highest civilian honor Tom Cruise receives Navy’s highest civilian honor

By Miguel Ortiz

Navy hoists the Jolly Roger for 2024 Army-Navy Game uniform

Navy hoists the Jolly Roger for 2024 Army-Navy Game uniform Navy hoists the Jolly Roger for 2024 Army-Navy Game uniform

By Miguel Ortiz

Why the US government had to pay Beretta after awarding them the M9 contract

Why the US government had to pay Beretta after awarding them the M9 contract Why the US government had to pay Beretta after awarding them the M9 contract

By Miguel Ortiz

Undefeated Army Black Knights honor 101st Airborne with Army-Navy Game uniform

Army

Undefeated Army Black Knights honor 101st Airborne with Army-Navy Game uniform Undefeated Army Black Knights honor 101st Airborne with Army-Navy Game uniform

By Miguel Ortiz

The trailblazing political and Army career of Tulsi Gabbard

The trailblazing political and Army career of Tulsi Gabbard The trailblazing political and Army career of Tulsi Gabbard

By Miguel Ortiz

On the South Lawn of the White House, President John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) sits with Undersecretary of the Navy Paul Fay (1918 - 2009) inside a helicopter as it prepares to fly to the commencement ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Washington, DC, June 7, 1961. (Photo by National Archives/Interim Archives/Getty Images)

JFK’s M1 Garand sold for nearly $150,000 JFK’s M1 Garand sold for nearly $150,000

By Miguel Ortiz

The 10 best cities after service in 2024

Mighty MilSpouse

The 10 best cities after service in 2024 The 10 best cities after service in 2024

By Miguel Ortiz

Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. passes away at 107

Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. passes away at 107 Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. passes away at 107

By Miguel Ortiz

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron successfully fires the newest variant of the AIM-9 Sidewinder for the first time from an F-16 Fighting Falcon on April 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tom Reynolds)

Raytheon awarded $736M contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles Raytheon awarded $736M contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles

By Miguel Ortiz

hurricane response

An Air Force veteran hiked to the Asheville VA to restore power An Air Force veteran hiked to the Asheville VA to restore power

By Miguel Ortiz

The third Delta sniper you didn’t see in ‘Black Hawk Down’

The third Delta sniper you didn’t see in ‘Black Hawk Down’ The third Delta sniper you didn’t see in ‘Black Hawk Down’

By Miguel Ortiz

National Guard provides relief to communities after Hurricane Helene

National Guard provides relief to communities after Hurricane Helene National Guard provides relief to communities after Hurricane Helene

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force said goodbye to its last KC-10 Extender aerial tanker

The Air Force said goodbye to its last KC-10 Extender aerial tanker The Air Force said goodbye to its last KC-10 Extender aerial tanker

By Miguel Ortiz

FORT BENNING, Ga. – Soldiers of the 4th Ranger Training Battalion, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, demonstrate the U.S. Army’s newest weapon during a Rangers in Action Ceremony September 16, 2022, at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Georgia. The XM5 Rifle will replace the M4/M4A1 carbine within the close combat force. The new ammunition includes multiple types of tactical and training rounds that increase accuracy and are more lethal against emerging threats than both the 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs)

Army

What troops really think of the Army’s new XM7 rifle What troops really think of the Army’s new XM7 rifle

By Miguel Ortiz

The old Air Force One’s last mission was just before 9/11

The old Air Force One’s last mission was just before 9/11 The old Air Force One’s last mission was just before 9/11

By Miguel Ortiz

Veteran and popular firearms YouTuber Paul Harrell dies at 58

Veteran and popular firearms YouTuber Paul Harrell dies at 58 Veteran and popular firearms YouTuber Paul Harrell dies at 58

By Miguel Ortiz

This firetruck was the first to respond to the Pentagon on 9/11

Afghanistan War

This firetruck was the first to respond to the Pentagon on 9/11 This firetruck was the first to respond to the Pentagon on 9/11

By Miguel Ortiz

The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine

The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine

By Miguel Ortiz

Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96

Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96 Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96

By Miguel Ortiz

The new Marine One flew President Joe Biden for the first time

The new Marine One flew President Joe Biden for the first time The new Marine One flew President Joe Biden for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An AC-130U gunship from the 4th Special Operations Squadron, jettisons flares over an area near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The flares are a countermeasure for heat seeking missiles that may be launched at the aircraft during real world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

An AC-130 gunship refueled and rearmed on a highway in Arkansas An AC-130 gunship refueled and rearmed on a highway in Arkansas

By Miguel Ortiz

This Olympic event is based on soldier skills

This Olympic event is based on soldier skills This Olympic event is based on soldier skills

By Miguel Ortiz

4 US law enforcement agencies helping secure the Paris Olympics

4 US law enforcement agencies helping secure the Paris Olympics 4 US law enforcement agencies helping secure the Paris Olympics

By Miguel Ortiz

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 22: A general view of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 22, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

12 soldiers in the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics with Team USA 12 soldiers in the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics with Team USA

By Miguel Ortiz

Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time

Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

Army

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

By Miguel Ortiz

soldiers are in the shade

Army

4 Army tips to beat the summer heat 4 Army tips to beat the summer heat

By Miguel Ortiz

military resume tips

5 resume tips for troops getting out of the military 5 resume tips for troops getting out of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

By Miguel Ortiz

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle

By Miguel Ortiz, Tessa Robinson

How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress

How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress

By Miguel Ortiz

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 15: Firearms are displayed at the Sig Sauer booth at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center on April 15, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The convention, which is expected to draw around 70,000 guests, opened yesterday and runs through Sunday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4 SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4

By Miguel Ortiz

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

Army

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

By Miguel Ortiz

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

By Miguel Ortiz

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space 91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

By Miguel Ortiz

On the left, a promotional poster for Tun Tavern, on the left, a sketch of the Tavern in pencil

Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt

By Miguel Ortiz

The B-32 Dominator was the B-29 Superfortress’ WWII understudy The B-32 Dominator was the B-29 Superfortress’ WWII understudy

By Miguel Ortiz

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

By Miguel Ortiz

This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace

By Miguel Ortiz

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose

Military Branches

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose

By Miguel Ortiz

band of brothers

Band of Brothers cast members who found fame Band of Brothers cast members who found fame

By Miguel Ortiz

springfield armory

Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory

By Miguel Ortiz

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’ How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Nine: Unreal, impossible, unimaginable

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Nine: Unreal, impossible, unimaginable ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Nine: Unreal, impossible, unimaginable

By Miguel Ortiz

Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

By Miguel Ortiz

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire

‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire ‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire

By Miguel Ortiz

The only service woman killed during the Katyn Massacre in WWII The only service woman killed during the Katyn Massacre in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

5 Resources to identify your next career move after the military

5 Resources to identify your next career move after the military 5 Resources to identify your next career move after the military

By Miguel Ortiz

The mythical origin of the sniper’s ghillie suit

The mythical origin of the sniper’s ghillie suit The mythical origin of the sniper’s ghillie suit

By Miguel Ortiz

The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Miguel Ortiz

Han Solo’s blaster sold for over $1 million

Han Solo’s blaster sold for over $1 million Han Solo’s blaster sold for over $1 million

By Miguel Ortiz

Army putting popular howitzer back into production

Army putting popular howitzer back into production Army putting popular howitzer back into production

By Miguel Ortiz

NATO is buying 1,000 Patriot missiles for $5.5B

NATO is buying 1,000 Patriot missiles for $5.5B NATO is buying 1,000 Patriot missiles for $5.5B

By Miguel Ortiz

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