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Today in military history: Apache helicopter makes first flight

Two soldiers with mohawk hairstyles and face paint stand in front of an aircraft. One soldier is touching the other's face, both wearing tan military uniforms with patches and carrying gear, including a rifle.

The fighting spirit of the Mowhawk haircut is sadly unauthorized

By Eric Milzarski

Censorship in the time of war: How the DoD controlled information

Censorship in the time of war: How the DoD controlled information

By Jessica Evans

browning automatic rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle cut down enemies from WWI to Vietnam

A panoramic look at how US troops prepared for World War I

William the Conqueror

Today in military history: William the Conqueror invades England

sticky grenades

Sticky grenades are only really a thing in video games and movies

By Eric Milzarski

hate on the navy

6 reasons why soldiers hate on the Navy

By Eric Milzarski

gary beikirch Green Beret

This Green Beret lived in a cave before receiving the Medal of Honor

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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7 things troops did on deployment are totally proud of

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The history of General Patton’s ivory-handled revolvers

A group of military personnel in camouflage pants and olive green shirts running together on a dirt road at night, with one person holding a long wooden stick. The background shows dimly lit structures and streetlights under a dark blue sky.

7 reasons ‘Enlisted Service Member’ is actually the worst job

history of pando commandos

The ‘Pando Commandos’ were more intense than you’d think

By Eric Milzarski

Why the ‘Bouncing Betty’ was absolutely devastating

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Hamburger Hill footage

Watch this rarely seen footage of the assault on Hamburger Hill

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A person wearing a camouflage military uniform and a high-visibility yellow safety vest is directing traffic outdoors. They are holding two orange traffic batons and smiling, with trees and a blurred background behind them.

6 ways you can tell a troop isn’t an infantryman

By Tim Kirkpatrick

hawaiian ranger

This native Hawaiian Ranger spent five long years fighting in Vietnam

A group of older men wearing green berets and green jackets adorned with military medals and patches. One man in the center wears a black jacket and a green beret with a different insignia. They appear to be engaged in conversation outdoors, with a tent and flags visible in the background.

Today in military history: Legendary 5th Special Forces Group activated

The Det: Secret soldiers and unsung heroes of the troubles

Why deadly wounds aren’t treated first in combat

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Today in military history: Confederate victory at Chickamauga

california national guard

Why state National Guards partner with foreign countries

By Miguel Ortiz

british troops palestine

Today in military history: Brits launch offensive in Palestine

The Army’s newest combat vehicle is named for two hero soldiers

The Army’s newest combat vehicle is named for two hero soldiers

By Miguel Ortiz

Hair today, gone tomorrow: When Elvis joined the Army

By Jessica Manfre

george lang medal of honor

This Medal of Honor recipient blocked out being paralyzed to finish the mission

By Tim Kirkpatrick

How one Israeli tanker held off the entire Syrian army in 1973

This Russian-born FBI agent was the bureau’s spycatcher

mosby's rangers

This was the Confederates’ most famous Army Ranger

Two men wearing suits and dark sunglasses stand indoors. The man on the right wears a light gray suit, white shirt, light-colored tie, and a gray fedora hat. The man on the left wears a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie. Both have serious expressions.

5 amazing actors who were also badass Marines

Do you know the history of the American Legion?

By Bethaney Phillips

america is attacked on 9/11

This Army unit was renamed for its search & rescue work on 9/11

By Miguel Ortiz

How reconnaissance makes or breaks a military invasion

first firefight

6 questions you asked yourself after your first firefight

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This pilot rescued troops in Vietnam and earned the Medal of Honor

By Miguel Ortiz

Here are 10 things everyone experiences in jump school

This is how Sparta selected infants for their army

This unit received 21 Medals of Honor and 4,000 Bronze Stars while dealing with America’s mistrust

By Stephen Carlson

countries America hasn't invaded

These are the only 3 countries America hasn’t invaded

By Blake Stilwell

‘The last great tank battle’ was a slugfest of epic proportions

Today in military history: Geronimo surrenders

This firebase was once the ‘evilest place in Afghanistan’

By James Elphick

Will combat mech suits become a reality?

General Sherman

Today in military history: Union General Sherman assaults Atlanta

You had to bet your life to graduate from the Vietnam-era Recondo school

By James Elphick

This is how General Patton built up his tank division into the most formidable armored force of World War II

red army gun crew

The Red Army’s insane World War II deception nearly broke the Romanian Army

The ‘Skeleton Army’ was the Salvation Army’s primary enemy

confederate invasion of kentucky

Today in military history: Confederate invasion of Kentucky begins

president arthur

Did you know these four US presidents never had a VP?

By Bethaney Phillips

medal of honor quarter

The only woman to receive the Medal of Honor is getting her own quarter

By Miguel Ortiz

Country star Craig Morgan swore into the Army Reserve at the Grand Ole Opry

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial view of a naval shipyard with multiple large military ships docked, including three aircraft carriers and several smaller warships. The shipyard features piers, industrial buildings, and storage tanks, with a residential area and forested land visible in the background. The water is calm and dark, and there is a floating barrier in the water near the ships.

Your ultimate CONUS duty station wish list

By Jessica Evans

A soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and tactical vest, is standing and shouting while holding a rifle. Other soldiers are positioned in a trench or dugout area in a dry, rocky, desert-like environment. Military equipment, including a radio or communication device, is visible on the ground near the soldiers. The background shows sparse vegetation and a barren landscape.

5 reasons your leaders are hard on you

By Uncle Walkie

battle of bull run

Today in military history: Battle of Bull Run

Army private crossed into North Korea

A US Army private crossed into North Korea to escape disciplinary action

By Miguel Ortiz

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms carrying green duffel bags, with one soldier standing in the foreground facing away and observing the others.

The time a trainee escaped boot camp and hijacked a school bus

By Miguel Ortiz

82nd Airborne Chorus

WATCH: The 82nd Airborne Chorus rocked America’s Got Talent

By Miguel Ortiz

This commander prepped for war by organizing a beard growing contest

By Blake Stilwell

5 Best CONUS and OCONUS Army posts

By Jessica Evans

medal of honor created in 1862

Today in military history: Medal of Honor is created

A military ribbon-cutting ceremony with two soldiers in camouflage uniforms holding large scissors to cut a teal ribbon. Several people, including soldiers and civilians, stand around watching and taking photos. The setting appears to be outdoors near buildings and trees.

Enjoy sun and fun year round at these 7 military installations

By Jessica Evans

A black and white portrait of a woman in a military uniform. She has short, wavy hair and is wearing glasses. Her uniform features several insignias and ribbons on the chest, indicating rank and achievements. She is looking directly at the camera with a composed expression.

Today in military history: First female officer in the US Army

This is the cop who inspired ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Bullitt’

By Blake Stilwell