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Two women are working on a large United States Army emblem laid out on a table. One woman is seated and painting or drawing on the emblem, while the other woman stands beside her holding a paper with a sketch or design. Both women are dressed in light-colored blouses and wearing necklaces. The setting appears to be indoors with a dark background.

Why the Army flag sometimes has a blue background

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in combat. The central figure, dressed in a red coat and black hat, appears to be a commanding officer, gesturing forward with a sword. Surrounding him are soldiers in red and white uniforms, some holding muskets with bayonets, and others fallen or wounded on the ground. Flags with distinct designs are held aloft in the background, and the sky is filled with smoke, suggesting the intensity of the battle. The setting appears to be near a coastline, visible on the right side of the image.

This disastrous battle is how the term ‘pyrrhic victory’ came to be

This is why dodge ball should be a legitimate form of physical training

This is why dodge ball should be a legitimate form of physical training

A Roman general in a red cloak sits authoritatively on a raised platform surrounded by soldiers, some holding spears and shields. In front of him, a man in chains kneels, wearing a helmet and looking up. To the left, a man on a white horse gestures with his arm, wearing a cloak and armor. The background shows a smoky battlefield with fortifications and numerous soldiers holding standards. Various weapons and armor lie scattered on the ground in the foreground.

This is how you would be glorified if you became a Roman war hero

Watch this Army NCO absolutely slay ‘bumblebee’ on the trombone

Watch this Army NCO absolutely slay ‘bumblebee’ on the trombone

Two soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and hats are kneeling on sandy ground in a desert environment. One soldier is handling an object partially buried in the sand, while the other watches. There are rifles and gloves placed on the ground nearby. The sky is clear and blue.

This is why the boonie is the superior cover when out in the field

Here’s what an Army medic does in the critical minutes after a soldier is wounded

Here’s what an Army medic does in the critical minutes after a soldier is wounded

9 items deployed troops use instead of cash

9 items deployed troops use instead of cash

This is why it is important that troops stay hydrated during the coldest months

This is why it is important that troops stay hydrated during the coldest months

A large institutional complex with multiple connected beige buildings, including a tall central tower, surrounded by parking lots and roads. The complex is set within a heavily wooded area with dense green trees extending into the background. There is ongoing construction visible near the bottom left and right sides of the complex. A major road runs horizontally across the foreground with vehicles and intersections.

The Army developed a vaccine against all COVID and SARS variants

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of soldiers in winter uniforms and helmets are positioned in a snowy field. Seven soldiers are aiming rifles with bayonets, three standing and four kneeling, while one soldier stands to the right, observing or signaling. The scene appears to be a military firing squad or training exercise.

Today in military history: Patton relieves Bastogne in Battle of the Bulge

Hooah! Drill Sergeant DePalo ensures Army recruits remember why they joined

Hooah! Drill Sergeant DePalo ensures Army recruits remember why they joined

By Jessica Evans

Soldier’s tattoo documents the trauma of losing his legs

Soldier’s tattoo documents the trauma of losing his legs

This is why the Army keeps the Specialist rank around

This is why the Army keeps the Specialist rank around

By Eric Milzarski

How watching movies helped this sniper achieve record-breaking kill shots

How watching movies helped this sniper achieve record-breaking kill shots

Here’s What Life Is Like For US Army Tankers

Here’s What Life Is Like For US Army Tankers

5 love letters between troops and their spouses during war

5 love letters between troops and their spouses during war

4 old school problems today’s troops don’t have to worry about

4 old school problems today’s troops don’t have to worry about

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The 4 most poorly named military weapons

The 4 most poorly named military weapons

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 reasons why troops can’t stand ring-knocking lieutenants

5 reasons why troops can’t stand ring-knocking lieutenants

By Eric Milzarski

13 radio calls troops really love to hear

13 radio calls troops really love to hear

This is the most powerful sidearm ever issued by the US military

This is the most powerful sidearm ever issued by the US military

By Blake Stilwell

9 weapon systems that troops absolutely love

9 weapon systems that troops absolutely love

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are shaking hands and smiling near a military aircraft. One soldier is wearing a tan desert camouflage uniform and carrying a large tan backpack, while the other two soldiers are in green digital camouflage uniforms. A man in a suit is visible in the background shaking hands with another person. The scene appears to be on an airfield.

What it means when a Marine hands over a sidearm during a war

A large sailing ship with three masts and fully unfurled sails glides across calm waters under a partly cloudy sky at sunset. The ship flies an American flag at the stern and has a dark hull. In the background, smaller sailing vessels are visible on the horizon. The scene is serene with soft lighting reflecting on the water.

Why ‘impressment’ was worth going to war with England over in 1812

Battle of New Orleans

How the British managed to lose the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812

7 times enlisted troops don’t want to salute

7 times enlisted troops don’t want to salute

By Tim Kirkpatrick

6 times the Army destroyed Japanese troops in the Pacific

6 times the Army destroyed Japanese troops in the Pacific

7 ways to tell if the new guy is obviously a CID agent

7 ways to tell if the new guy is obviously a CID agent

By Eric Milzarski

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

By Eric Milzarski

7 phrases old school veterans can’t stop saying

7 phrases old school veterans can’t stop saying

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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This is the story behind the failed hostage rescue in Iran

By Blake Stilwell

This is why the MRE is more than just a meal

This is why the MRE is more than just a meal

Military In Lasting Tribute This memorial honors the thousands of service members who died while serving honorably on active duty from 1985 to the present. A red button below the text reads "View All Honorees." The background features a faded collage of portraits of military personnel in uniform.

This is the Department of Defense’s online memorial for the fallen

This is why these engineers burn their battalion colors every year

This is why these engineers burn their battalion colors every year

By Eric Milzarski

The US military cleaned up victims of modern history’s largest mass suicide

The US military cleaned up victims of modern history’s largest mass suicide

By Blake Stilwell

This is what your wardrobe on mandatory fun days says about you

This is what your wardrobe on mandatory fun days says about you

By Eric Milzarski

soldiers man a mortar during combat in world war II.

Yes, World War II soldiers could throw mortar rounds like grenades

This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard

This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard

A flag divided horizontally into two equal halves, with the top half in dark red and the bottom half in dark blue. In the center, there is a circular emblem outlined in black, featuring a yin-yang-like symbol with the left side in dark blue and the right side in light gray.

The 29th Infantry patch is under fire for its ties to the Confederate States

A detailed historical painting depicts a large-scale battle scene with numerous soldiers arranged in formations across a vast landscape. In the foreground, officers on horseback and infantrymen are engaged in combat, with smoke rising from musket fire. The middle ground shows rows of tents and fortified positions, while the background features a distant town or city under a cloudy sky. The scene is framed by a large tree on the left and includes text in an old script at the bottom, indicating the battle's historical context.

5 of the most important battles nearly forgotten by history

Four naval ships sailing in formation on open water, with one large aircraft carrier in the center and three smaller escort ships surrounding it. The sky is partly cloudy and the sea appears calm. The image is in black and white.

Why the US Navy pushed helicopters into the ocean after the fall of Saigon

This Arizona airport on Route 66 was one of the most important Army bases during (and after) WWII

This Arizona airport on Route 66 was one of the most important Army bases during (and after) WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

5 New Year’s resolutions for troops to consider

5 New Year’s resolutions for troops to consider

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of a man wearing a military helmet with three stars on the front and a leather jacket with a fur collar. The man has a serious expression and is looking slightly upward.

Today in military history: General George S. Patton dies

This is why Screaming Eagles wear cards on their helmets

This is why Screaming Eagles wear cards on their helmets

By Eric Milzarski

6 Army jobs that civilians get all wrong

6 Army jobs that civilians get all wrong

The 7 funniest Yelp reviews for military bases

The 7 funniest Yelp reviews for military bases

Today in military history: Elvis Presley is drafted into the US Army

Today in military history: Elvis Presley is drafted into the US Army

Everyone should see these powerful images of wounded vets

Everyone should see these powerful images of wounded vets

By Mike Dowling

Here’s what it would look like if a modern Army fought the Battle of Gettysburg

Here’s what it would look like if a modern Army fought the Battle of Gettysburg

The Russian military looks to be preparing for an invasion of Ukraine

The Russian military looks to be preparing for an invasion of Ukraine

Alwyn Cashe, Christopher Celiz and Earl Plumlee awarded Medal of Honor

Alwyn Cashe, Christopher Celiz and Earl Plumlee awarded Medal of Honor

By Miguel Ortiz

The first Native American woman to die in combat was also the first female military death of the Iraq War

The first Native American woman to die in combat was also the first female military death of the Iraq War

By Jacqlyn Cope

5 things to consider when reading the weather before patrolling in the field

5 things to consider when reading the weather before patrolling in the field

Miss Russian Army, a beauty contest for Russian forces

By Bethaney Phillips

Today in military history: Battle of Nashville

Today in military history: Battle of Nashville

Today in military history: George Washington dies

Today in military history: George Washington dies

Top 4 historical alcoholic beverages consumed by troops in history

Top 4 historical alcoholic beverages consumed by troops in history

A man with long hair and a thick beard is sitting in a chair, wearing dark sunglasses, a patterned cardigan, a beige shirt, and gloves. He is holding a can of soda in his right hand and has a relaxed posture with his legs spread out. The background features a modern interior with vertical light panels and a metal grid structure.

4 kinds of troops during holiday block leave

By Miguel Ortiz

A meme with the text "when you take a good look in the mirror" shows a split image: on the left, a football player in a Navy uniform with the number 20, and on the right, a mirror reflecting a tied black garbage bag.

The best Army-Navy trash talk, in tweets

By Herb Thompson

A central painting of a horse dressed in a suit, standing on a cobblestone path with a garden and leafless trees in the background. On the left and right sides of the painting are oval-framed black-and-white portraits of two men in military uniforms, both with mustaches. The man on the left has a more formal uniform with decorative shoulder details, while the man on the right wears a cap with crossed rifles insignia.

How Army’s mascot came to be

This sailor has made some of the best Navy spirit spots for the Army-Navy Game

This sailor has made some of the best Navy spirit spots for the Army-Navy Game

By Miguel Ortiz

Marine veteran uses art and storytelling to heal through Bullets and Bandaids

Marine veteran uses art and storytelling to heal through Bullets and Bandaids

By Jessica Manfre