Feature (Page 19)

Our in-depth features on what's happening in the military and veteran community—and who's making it happen.

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Top 5 Marine Corps mysteries

By Uncle Walkie

This British woman fought with Serbia in World War I

operation kiebitz

That time Germany tried to steal four U-boat officers

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This CIA agent was the ‘Master of Disguise’

By Jessica Evans

What happened with Oppenheimer’s revoked security clearance

By Miguel Ortiz

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

By Miguel Ortiz

The military’s latest handgun might not be safe

By Miguel Ortiz

deepest ocean dive captain

A Navy submarine captain set the record for the deepest ocean dive

By Miguel Ortiz

The Canadian jet that could’ve changed aviation history

russian sanctions

Popular economist argues Russian coup was about sanctions

aircraft carrier

America has way more aircraft carriers than most people think

russia plane il-22

How the loss of one plane is a significant loss for Russia

By Miguel Ortiz

A man and a young boy are carrying a medium-sized cardboard box labeled "LINENS" together inside a home. The man is wearing a red t-shirt and jeans, while the boy is in a yellow t-shirt and jeans. Several other packed boxes are visible in the foreground and background near the entrance door.

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Why the Doolittle Raid required a handmade bombsight

By Miguel Ortiz

allies in africa

The forgotten victories – and victors – of the Allies in Africa

That time Aussies fought emus

By Jessica Evans

Delta pilots flew to 48 states in under 48 hours to raise money for veterans

By Miguel Ortiz

How 2,000 Jewish refugees tipped WWII to the US

The insane survival of the USS Salmon

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The last Germans to surrender in World War I

That time African bees interrupted a battle multiple times

4 annoying tropes of sci-fi weapons

The attempted second attack on Pearl Harbor

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operation crevice

Operation Crevice: The stage of terror

By Jessica Evans

The 60-year history of the new Hawk missiles for Ukraine

Why the Navy SEALs chose the SIG Sauer P226 over the M9

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of a tank climbing over an obstacle on a dirt terrain with some grass and bushes in the foreground and trees in the background. The tank has large, round wheels and a turret with a gun barrel pointing forward. Dust is visible near the rear wheels as the tank moves.

This tank reached a whopping speed of 104 mph

By Miguel Ortiz

3d printed guns

3D-printed guns are being used in the Myanmar civil war

By Miguel Ortiz

This video game lets you control a Ukrainian drone

This video game lets you control a Ukrainian drone

By Miguel Ortiz

This Civil Rights legend was a veteran of World War II France

first plastic pistol

The first plastic pistol was made for civilians to fight off the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

NATO is expediting Ukraine’s membership

By Miguel Ortiz

ulysses s grant

General of the Armies Grant only third officer to hold the rank

How the Brits jammed radar on D-Day

WWII veteran and legendary singer Tony Bennett dies at 96

By Miguel Ortiz

evan Gershkovich

This Russian FSB unit targets and harasses Americans inside Russia

air force white paint

Air Force-funded white paint could replace air conditioning

Why some liquors are designated ‘Navy strength’ and how they get the title

Captured Confederate ordnance at city point

This devastating bombing was courtesy of Confederate Secret Service

US lawmakers considered making it legal to pirate assets of Russian citizens

Fort Stedman lincoln

That time President Lincoln had front-row seats to a Confederate surprise attack

kevlar vest with bullet

The inventor of the Kevlar vest fought a shootout during a pizza delivery

the gentle giant in vietnam

The ‘Gentle Giant’ of Vietnam was a Recon Marine known for underwater KA-BAR kills

Thousands of Russian troops almost fought the American Revolution

By Blake Stilwell

guns for ukraine

A 210-year-old factory is making guns for Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

battle of wanat

The history of the Battle of Wanat

By Jessica Evans

refueling mid air

The Air Force celebrated 100 years of aerial refueling

By Miguel Ortiz

Two astronauts in white NASA spacesuits with helmets are standing behind a metal railing on a desert-like terrain. They are holding onto the railing, and there is a small camera or sensor mounted on the railing between them. The background shows dry, brown land with sparse vegetation under a clear sky.

NASA’s first Mars simulation crew includes a Navy microbiologist

By Miguel Ortiz

Himars long-range missile

The US considers sending the Army’s long-range missile to Ukraine despite World War III fears

Pilot bodies returned home after going missing in Vietnam 54 years ago

By Miguel Ortiz

best war movies

5 of the best war movies snubbed for best picture Oscars

Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are seated at a table in a meeting room. The person on the left has a patch labeled "ARMY CHAPLAIN" and "BELGIUM," the person in the middle has a "U.S. AIR FORCE" patch, and the person on the right has a name tag "PARE SMITH." The table has notebooks, a laptop, a water bottle, and other items. Behind them on the wall are framed posters and a map.

A Ukrainian-American chaplain is training Ukrainian military chaplains

By Miguel Ortiz

John Henry Turpin

The Navy’s first Black master diver survived the USS Maine explosion

A green military tank labeled "COUGAR" with the number "13" painted on the turret and the serial "T212125" on the side. The tank is displayed outdoors on a concrete platform surrounded by autumn foliage and trees. The tank has large tracks and a prominent cannon.

5 types of extra armor added to tanks during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

william speakman

That time a British soldier held back 6,000 enemy troops with beer bottles

By Blake Stilwell

Army private crossed into North Korea

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

By Miguel Ortiz

From the front lines to the fridge, the history of military meals

frank wisner spy

America’s first spy: Frank Wisner

By Jessica Evans

russia civil war

Ukraine’s top spy believes Russia is still on the brink of civil war

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

A Navy officer joined the team of volunteers who entered a yearlong Mars habitat simulation

A Confederate veteran-turned-lawman shot the deadliest gunfighter in the Old West

free french commandos

The last of the Free French Commandos who landed at Normandy on D-Day dies at 100