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A city street scene with a large plume of smoke rising in the background among tall buildings. People, including police officers and pedestrians, are gathered on the street and sidewalks. Several vehicles, including a police car and a white SUV, are present. Construction equipment is visible on the right side of the street. The traffic lights are green, and the atmosphere appears tense or urgent.

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My 9/11 story: I watched from the sidelines as the world changed forever

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The story behind the famous 9/11 light memorial

By Miguel Ortiz

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The evacuation of Manhattan on 9/11 was America’s Dunkirk

By Miguel Ortiz

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Today in military history: America is attacked on 9/11

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We remember 9/11. Here’s why we must never forget 9/10.

By Tessa Robinson

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Operation Medusa: The Battle of Panjwaii

By Jessica Evans

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This firebase was once the ‘evilest place in Afghanistan’

By James Elphick

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Indomitable spirit: Battle of Kamdesh, remembered

By Jessica Evans

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The history of the Battle of Wanat

By Jessica Evans

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How Operation Red Wings will forever be honored at the gym

By Jessica Evans

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The world’s deadliest terrorist you probably never knew about

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Warfare ethics: ‘Just war theory’ explained

By Jessica Evans

A Hollywood director explains what it was like to film soldiers fighting in Afghanistan

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A Hollywood director explains what it was like to film soldiers fighting in Afghanistan

By Orvelin Valle

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Operation Whalers was the Marine Corps’ payback after Operation Red Wings

By Miguel Ortiz

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Unseen Valor: Operation Neptune Spear

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Into the heart of darkness: The bloody Battle of Marjah

By Jessica Evans

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The recon mission resulting in Neil Roberts’ ultimate sacrifice

By Jessica Evans

How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I

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How German beer kept Afghanistan out of World War I

By Eric Milzarski

The 8 most famous manhunts in military history

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The 8 most famous manhunts in military history

That day a lone Gurkha took out 30 Taliban using every weapon within reach

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That day a lone Gurkha took out 30 Taliban using every weapon within reach

By Blake Stilwell

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MoH Monday: Chief Britt Slabinski

By Jessica Evans

The Japanese office worker who fought the Soviets in Afghanistan

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The Japanese office worker who fought the Soviets in Afghanistan

By Miguel Ortiz

This powerful vodka will bring genuine clarity to your veteran spirit

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This powerful vodka will bring genuine clarity to your veteran spirit

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Green Berets lead the 1208 Foundation in its mission to save lives

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Afghan allies and citizens prepare for struggles during harsh Afghanistan winter

A split image with two scenes: On the left, a military vehicle with an American flag mounted on it is parked in a desert area with a soldier standing nearby, and a missile or rocket is seen launching in the distance. On the right, a man dressed in tactical gear, holding a helmet in one hand and a camera with a microphone in the other, stands on a concrete surface with military helicopters in the background. The two scenes are separated by vertical red, white, and blue stripes.

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‘Retrograde’ tells the story of the Afghanistan withdrawal and reminds the world the war isn’t truly over

By Jessica Manfre

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Ben Kesling’s ‘Bravo Company’ is a finely-honed opus on war and its aftermath

A small cart decorated with two black helicopter cutouts and a mound of rocks and sand, with a figure covered by a cloth in the center. The cart has "HAPPY SHANKSGIVING" painted on the side. In the background, a group of soldiers in uniform are standing and sitting, with an American flag partially visible on the right side. The setting appears to be an outdoor military base or airfield.

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10 years later: Iconic Thanksgiving Parade at FOB Shank Afghanistan, remembered

By Miguel Ortiz

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21 Indian soldiers made a glorious last stand against Afghan rebels

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Everything you need to know about the Second Battle of Fallujah

By Jessica Evans

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MIGHTY 25: Retired Marine Corps Major Fred Galvin fights for justice

By Jessica Manfre

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MIGHTY 25: Tim Jensen is more than a Grunt Style Marine

By Jessica Manfre

These 10 ways civilians can simulate military life are just wrong

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These 10 ways civilians can simulate military life are just wrong

By Jessica Evans

18 terms only soldiers will understand

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18 terms only soldiers will understand

A group of British guards in traditional red uniforms and tall black bearskin hats marching in formation outside a gated palace entrance under a partly cloudy sky. Some guards stand at attention in the background.

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How 9/11 caused Queen Elizabeth to break a 600-year-old royal tradition

By Miguel Ortiz

Here’s why it’s a bad idea to snipe at US Army soldiers

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Here’s why it’s a bad idea to snipe at US Army soldiers

By Orvelin Valle

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Top 6 vacation spots for your military family

By Jessica Evans

A man in a black coat is shaking hands with a soldier dressed in black tactical gear and a black beret, holding a tan-colored rifle. Another soldier in similar black tactical gear and a black beret stands in the background, holding a black rifle. Both soldiers have Russian flag patches on their sleeves. The setting appears to be outdoors at night with a reddish wall in the background.

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The KGB’s Alpha Group left terrorists in fear of the Soviet Union

This sailor earned a Bronze Star for leading a clandestine team that rescued 961 people in Afghanistan

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This sailor earned a Bronze Star for leading a clandestine team that rescued 961 people in Afghanistan

By Miguel Ortiz

These Army Rangers killed 25 enemies and saved their men in a 6-hour firefight

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These Army Rangers killed 25 enemies and saved their men in a 6-hour firefight

A table covered with a green and white patterned plastic tablecloth holds a variety of food dishes. In the foreground, there is a basket lined with aluminum foil filled with folded flatbreads. Further back, there are metal trays containing cooked food, including a tray of rice or grains and a dish with a colorful vegetable or meat mixture. Some dishes are partially covered with aluminum foil. The table is set up in an indoor space with a marble floor.

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This is how to replicate Afghan Naan troops ate while deployed

Left side: Soldiers in military gear stand guard near a large crowd of people sitting on the ground at dusk, with mountains visible in the background. Right side: A crowded interior of a military aircraft filled with men, women, and children seated closely together, with an American flag hanging inside.

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Save Our Allies reminds us the war in Afghanistan is far from over

By Jessica Manfre

What is it like fighting alongside Afghan troops?

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What is it like fighting alongside Afghan troops?

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This Army medic killed over a dozen insurgents in just 8 days

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This Army medic killed over a dozen insurgents in just 8 days

9 items deployed troops use instead of cash

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9 items deployed troops use instead of cash

This Marine sniper threw the enemy’s grenade back to save his brothers

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This Marine sniper threw the enemy’s grenade back to save his brothers

This is the Soviet soldier found alive 30 years after dying in Afghanistan

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This is the Soviet soldier found alive 30 years after dying in Afghanistan

By Blake Stilwell

A group of armed soldiers in military attire surround a line of unarmed men standing on a rocky, barren terrain. The soldiers are equipped with rifles and backpacks, while the unarmed men appear to be in civilian clothing, standing closely together with somber expressions. The setting looks rugged and desolate.

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Today in military history: Soviets take over Afghanistan

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Marine veteran’s cigar bar lounge inspired by Afghanistan deployment

By Jessica Evans

A group of men wearing traditional clothing and turbans stand in front of a large, ancient carved statue embedded in a rock face. The statue appears to be a seated figure with some damage, particularly to the face and legs. The surrounding area is rocky and arid.

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This world wonder may be lost forever in Afghanistan

Man wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, and red striped tie, with short brown hair, posing in front of an American flag.

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An Oklahoma Congressman tried taking a rogue helicopter mission

By Bethaney Phillips

Watch this EOD badass dismantle an IED with a pickaxe and pliers

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Watch this EOD badass dismantle an IED with a pickaxe and pliers

By Tessa Robinson

This is how the Army teaches you to ‘see green’ — not brown, black or white

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This is how the Army teaches you to ‘see green’ — not brown, black or white

By Eric Milzarski

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‘Christmas in Afghanistan’ depicts the holidays for troops over past two decades

This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

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This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

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An Afghanistan veteran reflects: We should have listened

By Amanda Huffman

A group of armed men, some wearing traditional clothing and headscarves, are gathered around a mounted heavy machine gun on a vehicle. One man in a blue outfit with a tactical vest stands prominently on the right, while another man with a covered face holds a rocket-propelled grenade launcher on the left. The background shows a clear blue sky.

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As Afghanistan falls, we remind you: Stand proud of your service

By Herb Thompson

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms lie prone behind a dirt mound in a desert landscape. They are equipped with helmets, backpacks, and rifles, aiming forward past a coil of barbed wire. A small vehicle is visible in the distance on the barren terrain under a clear blue sky.

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7 startling facts about the US military after 20 years of war

4 reasons why you shouldn’t give candy to kids while on patrol

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4 reasons why you shouldn’t give candy to kids while on patrol

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A man in a black suit and red tie speaking at a blue podium with a microphone, with military personnel and banners in the background.

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President Bush calls Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal ‘unbelievably bad’

Cupcakes decorated with fondant animal faces including a lion, tiger, monkey, and elephant, each with green frosting resembling grass underneath the fondant. The cupcakes are in silver foil liners.

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That time British Intelligence hacked al-Qaeda just to mess with them

By Blake Stilwell

A Vietnam veteran re-enlisted to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan

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A Vietnam veteran re-enlisted to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan

By Blake Stilwell

A convoy of armored military vehicles is traveling on a paved road through a rural area with dry grass and scattered bushes. The road is flanked by utility poles with multiple power lines. In the background, there is a small settlement with numerous houses and trees. The scene is lit by soft, natural light, suggesting early morning or late afternoon.

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This is what happened when the Soviet Union pulled out of Afghanistan

The 8 most useless pieces of gear ever issued

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The 8 most useless pieces of gear ever issued

By Blake Stilwell