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A large group of soldiers in uniform and wide-brimmed hats stand in a long line, each holding a rifle. Behind them is a large ship with multiple decks crowded with people. The scene appears historical, with a sepia tone suggesting an early 20th-century setting.

What German soldiers thought about Americans in the aftermath of World War I

A large, tan-colored amphibious armored vehicle with a long cannon mounted on top. The vehicle has a boxy, angular design with a wide, flat front and tracks partially covered by side skirts. It is positioned on a dirt surface with grassy hills in the background.

7 canceled weapons that you’ll wish were standard issue

The origin of the Army’s viral Bad Banana Company

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing waist-deep in muddy water. One person is holding a document, possibly reading from it, while others stand attentively. In the background, several more individuals are submerged up to their heads in the water, with dense green foliage behind them. The scene appears to be part of a ceremony or training exercise.

Best military TikToks of the week

By Jessica Evans

A black and white photo showing three men outdoors, dressed in military or expedition-style clothing. One man is sitting on a stone ledge with a hat, smiling, while another man stands next to him with one foot resting on the ledge. The third man is partially visible on the right side, holding equipment. In the foreground on the left, a person is operating a vintage film camera. The background includes foliage and a stone fence.

5 of the world’s best war correspondents

A person in a camouflage uniform is looking at a framed artwork on a wall. The artwork features a vibrant, swirling circular pattern with bright colors including red, yellow, green, blue, and purple, set against a black and white background. Below the artwork, there is a small green plaque with text.

This is why ‘shell shock’ was redefined as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A female soldier in desert camouflage uniform and helmet stands holding a rifle next to a concrete wall. The wall has black spray-painted text that reads "LIONESS" with an arrow pointing left, and Arabic script below the arrow. The wall shows signs of wear and some dark stains.

How the first Army females to see combat in Iraq by-stepped regulations to fight along Marines

By Bethaney Phillips

A line of covered military trucks is driving on a rough, muddy dirt road. The trucks appear to be from an older era, possibly early to mid-20th century, and are moving away from the camera. The terrain around the road is uneven with sparse vegetation. A person is visible standing on the right side of the road in the distance.

How a grocery-run-turned-car-assault kicked off George Patton’s armor career

Modern beige building with large glass windows and a distinctive angular metal roof structure. In front, a walkway lined with small trees and solar-powered streetlights leads to two statues, one of a soldier and one of a civilian. Several flags, including the American flag and military flags, are displayed on flagpoles near the entrance.

Top 7 reasons to brag on Fort Bragg

By Bethaney Phillips

Several green plastic toy soldiers are scattered on a wooden surface and inside a white container. The soldiers are in various action poses, holding rifles and other weapons. The lighting creates a soft shadow effect on the surface.

This is the distinguished service of Little Green Army Men toys

A parking lot with several vehicles, including a white van in the center, surrounded by beige buildings with red-tiled roofs. In the background, there are mountains and a large white water tower. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds.

These are the best and worst military towns for families

By Jessica Evans

The longest land battle in US history was a huge mistake

The longest land battle in US history was a huge mistake

By Blake Stilwell

Why the American military created the Silver Star, Navy Cross and other medals for valor

Why the American military created the Silver Star, Navy Cross and other medals for valor

By Harold C. Hutchison

A person in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform stands indoors, wiping their eye. Behind them is a baby rocker with a black-and-white patterned blanket, a bookshelf filled with books, and a basket with toys on the floor. Text at the top reads, "work 'The Old Guard' because I'm too short.

These are the best military TikToks this week

By Jessica Evans

A black and white photo of a vintage military aircraft with a sleek fuselage and a single cockpit. The plane has a distinctive twin-boom tail design and a four-blade propeller mounted behind the cockpit. The aircraft is parked on a concrete surface with a grassy field and small buildings in the background.

These three odd planes were designed to be the Army’s unconventional bomber hunter

By Miguel Ortiz

Victorinox released a limited edition Swiss Army Knife for its 125th anniversary

Victorinox released a limited edition Swiss Army Knife for its 125th anniversary

By Miguel Ortiz

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Top 9 campgrounds for military families

By Jessica Evans

A person wearing camouflage clothing and a helmet is firing a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher outdoors, with a visible muzzle flash and smoke coming from the weapon. The background includes a stone or concrete wall and a structure with a green and blue painted surface.

Christmas in July: Ultimate Army fails compilation videos

By Jessica Evans

62 glaring technical errors in ‘The Hurt Locker’

62 glaring technical errors in ‘The Hurt Locker’

A military color guard in blue and white uniforms marches on a green lawn, carrying the American flag and other flags. Behind them, a large formation of soldiers in similar uniforms stands in formation. In the background, there are large stone buildings with Gothic architecture surrounded by trees.

Top 5 historical military destinations for your summer road trip

By Jessica Evans

Aerial view of the National Gallery of Art's West Building in the foreground, characterized by its modern, rectangular design with tall vertical windows, and the East Building behind it, featuring classical architecture with columns and a red-tiled roof. The buildings are surrounded by green trees and pathways, with the urban cityscape visible in the background.

7 best military museums for history lovers

By Jessica Evans

A group of armed soldiers in military attire and helmets are seated closely together in two narrow wooden boats navigating a narrow waterway surrounded by tall grass and sparse trees. The soldiers hold rifles and appear alert, with the boat in the foreground carrying more visible individuals. The scene is in black and white, suggesting a historical context.

4 reasons it would have sucked to be a Viet Cong fighting against the US

A man dressed in military attire is perched on a tree branch, aiming a long rifle. He wears a cap and boots, and his posture is focused and steady. The tree has dense foliage, and a canteen is hanging from a nearby branch. The scene is detailed in a black-and-white sketch style.

This was the most dangerous military job during the Civil War

Abraham Lincoln challenged US troops to this strength test

Abraham Lincoln challenged US troops to this strength test

By Blake Stilwell

Three soldiers walking on a snowy forest path. The soldier in front wears a long coat and helmet, carrying a rolled-up blanket or tarp in one hand and a weapon slung over his shoulder. The soldier to his left carries a bazooka, and the soldier behind them holds a box, all dressed in winter military gear. Tall trees surround the snow-covered trail.

4 times a military laughed in the face of the enemy

Aerial view of a large naval shipyard with multiple aircraft carriers and warships docked along the piers. The shipyard is adjacent to an industrial area with numerous buildings and parking lots, extending into the distance. The water is calm, and a small boat is creating a wake near the bottom left of the image.

6 military museums that can’t be missed

By Jessica Evans

A large, symmetrical residential complex with multiple red brick buildings featuring gray roofs, arranged around green lawns and pathways. The complex includes several parking lots filled with cars on both sides, and a central courtyard area with benches and small structures. Roads and trees surround the complex, with a main road visible on the left side.

WATCH: The 5 worst Army duty stations

By Jessica Evans

A black and white photo of a military tank with the number "450" and the word "BABY" painted on its side. The tank has a long barrel gun, a rounded turret, and side armor plates covering the tracks. It is positioned against a brick wall background.

This experimental WWII tank was like a Sherman on steroids

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of a smiling World War II pilot sitting in the cockpit of a fighter plane. The pilot is wearing a military cap with an insignia and a light-colored uniform. The side of the plane displays a series of painted symbols, likely representing enemy aircraft shot down. The cockpit interior and part of the plane's fuselage are visible.

How the phrase ‘God is my co-pilot’ started with the World War II Air Forces

8 things civilians should know before dating someone in the military

8 things civilians should know before dating someone in the military

By Orvelin Valle

The 54th Massachusetts ‘Glory’ Memorial was rededicated after it was vandalized

The 54th Massachusetts ‘Glory’ Memorial was rededicated after it was vandalized

By Miguel Ortiz

A close-up of a person wearing camouflage pants and brown boots stepping into a shallow muddy puddle surrounded by grass and wet soil.

4 military hacks that will change your life

By Jessica Evans

How Fort Benning’s namesake inspired the novel, ‘St. Elmo’

How Fort Benning’s namesake inspired the novel, ‘St. Elmo’

By Bethaney Phillips

This is why the rank of General of the Armies was only given twice in US history

This is why the rank of General of the Armies was only given twice in US history

5 types of military suck that everyone loves to hate

5 types of military suck that everyone loves to hate

By Eric Milzarski

Two people are climbing or jumping over horizontal metal bars outdoors under a clear blue sky. Both are wearing dark clothing and appear to be engaged in an athletic or obstacle course activity.

10 military TikToks to start your weekend off right

By Jessica Evans

A Bengal tiger walking through a sunlit forest floor covered with dry leaves and grass, looking directly ahead with its mouth slightly open.

A Medal of Honor recipient tore his way through Vietnam while being stalked by a tiger

This Medal of Honor citation reads like an action movie plot

This Medal of Honor citation reads like an action movie plot

Why some of the Los Zetas Cartel founders were trained by the US Army

Why some of the Los Zetas Cartel founders were trained by the US Army

The 5 vehicles most crucial to winning World War II

The 5 vehicles most crucial to winning World War II

Portrait of a man in a military uniform with double-breasted buttons and shoulder epaulets, facing left. He has neatly combed hair and a prominent mustache and sideburns. The image is black and white with a plain background.

The ‘last casualty of the Civil War’ died of his wounds in 1914

Why the enemy should have brought a battalion to kill this soldier

Why the enemy should have brought a battalion to kill this soldier

By Blake Stilwell

The Army Chief learned about Pearl Harbor in 14 words

The Army Chief learned about Pearl Harbor in 14 words

A female soldier in camouflage uniform and cap, wearing sunglasses, is holding and speaking into a black walkie-talkie. She is standing outdoors near a white pickup truck. The name tag on her uniform reads "JOHNSON" and the patch says "U.S. AIR.

Who is ‘Roger?’ Military lingo explained

By Shannon Corbeil

This is how the Alamo Scouts became the first Special Forces

This is how the Alamo Scouts became the first Special Forces

By Blake Stilwell

7 tips for getting away with fraternization

7 tips for getting away with fraternization

By Shannon Corbeil

The Army just relaxed its tattoo policy

The Army just relaxed its tattoo policy

By Miguel Ortiz

Why World War I pilot Eddie Rickenbacker is such a legendary aviation hero

Why World War I pilot Eddie Rickenbacker is such a legendary aviation hero

The reason the M1 Garand used to jam every 7th round

By Miguel Ortiz

Single-engine World War II fighter aircraft with camouflage paint and British Royal Air Force roundels on the wings and fuselage, featuring a shark mouth design on the nose and a spinning propeller.

Before the attack helicopter, this WWII plane was named the Apache

By Miguel Ortiz

11 Things new soldiers complain about during basic training

11 Things new soldiers complain about during basic training

A black and white image of a person wearing a medieval-style helmet with a plume on top. The person appears to be shouting or yelling, with their mouth open wide. The background is blurred, with indistinct shapes and shadows.

This is how the Romans successfully removed arrows from wounded troops

The ‘Big Red One’ led the fight from WWI to Iraq

The ‘Big Red One’ led the fight from WWI to Iraq

This is how much troops were paid in every major American war

This is how much troops were paid in every major American war

Top 10 soundtracks troops listened to during OIF/OEF

Top 10 soundtracks troops listened to during OIF/OEF

This is why the military went from blotched to digital uniform patterns

This is why the military went from blotched to digital uniform patterns

This is why people yell ‘Geronimo’ when jumping from heights

This is why people yell ‘Geronimo’ when jumping from heights

By Blake Stilwell

A woman in a gray sweater is adjusting the sleeve of a young woman in a navy sailor uniform and white sailor hat, who is saluting. Behind her, three other young women in similar navy sailor uniforms and white hats stand in a line inside a room with cubicles and tiled walls.

9 interesting reasons behind US military uniforms

By Ward Carroll

6 times enlisted troops can rip on officers and get away with it (maybe)

6 times enlisted troops can rip on officers and get away with it (maybe)

By Tim Kirkpatrick

9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history

9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history

A soldier wearing a camouflage helmet and olive drab uniform aiming a wooden-stock rifle while crouching in tall grass and foliage. The sky is overcast.

One of America’s legendary small arms was designed by a convict

By Blake Stilwell

The history behind the 24 notes in ‘Taps’

The history behind the 24 notes in ‘Taps’

By Bethaney Phillips

Why proper civilian attire is still enforced on active duty

Why proper civilian attire is still enforced on active duty

This long-forgotten unit was the direct predecessor to Delta Force

This long-forgotten unit was the direct predecessor to Delta Force