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A large battleship docked at a pier beside a warehouse labeled "North Coast Limited." The scene is misty with a mountain visible in the background. Railroad tracks and freight cars run alongside the pier. The image is in black and white, suggesting it is historical.

How an aircraft carrier saved Christmas in Tacoma

By Miguel Ortiz

A large ship is making a tight circular turn in deep blue-green water, creating a distinct spiral pattern of white and turquoise waves around it. The aerial view shows the ship's deck and the swirling water trail clearly.

Why Ukraine’s new mine hunters might not join war

steven spielberg talks to Tom Hanks, in costume for Saving Private Ryan

Steven Spielberg receives Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Unity Award

By Tessa Robinson

A photo of Taylor Swift performing and a photo of Marines storming a beach during WWII

Taylor Swift honors grandfather’s WWII service with song ‘epiphany’

By Tessa Robinson

A group of soldiers in uniform standing in formation outdoors. The soldier in the center wears a distinctive hat and has various badges and ribbons on his uniform. One soldier on the left holds a blue flag with white markings. The background is blurred with trees and a cloudy sky.

The 2024 US military will be the smallest since before WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

two deer are caught on a trail camera

Best Christmas gift for hunters: trail cameras for every budget

By Brady Kirkpatrick

a leader addresses his soldiers in a semi-circle during Army PT

5 effective practices for small unit leaders

By Uncle Walkie

An illustration of Santa flying over children in the snow

Santa letter for alternate delivery dates – free download

By Tessa Robinson

Volunteers around a table track Santa on phone calls

NORAD declassifies Santa’s location

By Tessa Robinson

A military tank is firing its main cannon, with a large muzzle flash visible at the barrel's end. The tank is positioned on a dirt area with green fields and trees in the background under a clear blue sky. The tank is painted in a camouflage pattern and has white markings on its side.

Israel bought nearly 14,000 tank shells for over $106M

By Miguel Ortiz

A Naval Academy midshipman and West Point cadet hug in the Gillette stadium

BFFs reunited at Army-Navy game

By Tessa Robinson

A person wearing a red and gray jacket and a brown knit hat with a pom-pom is placing a green wreath with a red bow on a white gravestone in a cemetery. The gravestone is inscribed with the name "Pearl D" and dates "November 16, 1903 - December 17, 1973." Rows of similar white gravestones with wreaths are visible in the background.

How to participate in Wreaths Across America this weekend

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier wearing camouflage gear, protective earmuffs, and sunglasses is aiming and firing a tan and black assault rifle, with a spent cartridge casing ejecting from the weapon. Two other soldiers in similar gear are visible in the background, also holding rifles. The scene is outdoors under a clear blue sky.

This AR trigger is approved by Special Operations

By Miguel Ortiz

Two World War II pilots stand in front of a vintage military bomber plane with the nose art "Our Baby" painted on it. Both men wear leather flight jackets with shearling collars and military caps. The plane has four propellers and a glass nose turret with mounted machine guns. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic atmosphere.

‘Masters of the Air’ trailer honors the ‘Bloody Hundredth’ of WWII

By Shannon Corbeil

A man wearing an orange life jacket and a black knit cap is holding a black shotgun. He is standing near water with a foggy bridge in the background. The life jacket has a patch with an emblem and stripes on it.

Remington leaving New York after 200 years

By Miguel Ortiz

Two men are unloading or moving large wooden crates or frames in an indoor space. One man is facing away from the camera, lifting or holding a crate, while the other man, wearing a hat and glasses, is assisting by holding the crate from the side. There are several other large wooden crates or panels stacked nearby. The setting appears to be a storage or loading area with a truck partially visible on the left side.

Where the National Gallery hid America’s treasures after Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A large military self-propelled artillery vehicle with a long barrel and six wheels is positioned on grass. It is painted in camouflage green and has the markings "EB SLASH" on the front. Surrounding the vehicle are seven soldiers in green camouflage uniforms, holding rifles. In the background, there are trees and additional military vehicles.

The awesome Archer artillery system Ukraine is finally using

An elderly man with white hair and glasses, wearing a blue plaid shirt, is sitting at a wooden table with an open book in front of him. He has an expression of surprise or shock, with his mouth open and eyes wide. Behind him is a wall with a framed geometric quilt pattern.

Meet the 81-year-old Navy vet and TikTok influencer with 53 million likes

By Tessa Robinson

Rob Gronkowski and USAA give two cars away to military families in need

By Tessa Robinson

These cheerleaders will kill for you

These cheerleaders will kill for you

By Tessa Robinson

A large explosion with billowing smoke occurs near a waterfront, with a wooden pier extending into the water in the foreground. Palm fronds hang from the top of the image, partially framing the scene. The explosion produces bright flashes and thick dark smoke rising into the sky.

December 7, 1941, will live in infamy, but December 8 proved to have the most impact for Americans

By Matthew Benedetti

A side-by-side comparison of a man kneeling in two different time periods. On the left, a black-and-white photo shows him as a young soldier in military uniform, helmet, and boots, kneeling on one knee outdoors near buildings. On the right, a color photo shows the same man elderly, wearing a hat, glasses, a dark blazer, light blue shirt, gray pants, and black shoes, kneeling on one knee on grass in a sunny outdoor setting.

Norman Lear, World War II veteran, mogul TV producer dies at 101

This ‘Herky Bird’ is a favorite of Rangers and special operators

This ‘Herky Bird’ is a favorite of Rangers and special operators

By Harold C. Hutchison

Left side: Black and white vintage photo of a man in a military uniform with a cap, featuring a mustache. Right side: Close-up color photo of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white sports jersey with red and yellow accents.

Travis Kelce’s grandfather was shot down 3 times during WWII

By Tessa Robinson

A large ship is sinking and engulfed in thick black smoke, with its structure tilted heavily to one side. The water around the ship is calm, contrasting with the intense smoke rising from the vessel. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the dramatic scene.

This British attack was the blueprint for Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering a speech at a podium with multiple microphones labeled NBC, MBS, and CBS. Behind him, two men are seated on an elevated platform, one in a suit and the other in judicial robes. A uniformed officer is seated to the right, holding papers. The setting appears to be a formal government chamber with an American flag backdrop.

The one vote against war with Japan after Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A woman speaks at a podium during the USAA Army-Navy game celebrations.

USAA kicks off 124th Army-Navy game celebrations by honoring 250th anniversary of Boston Tea Party

A woman in a flowing dress runs toward a group of men with outstretched arms, offering a loaf of bread. The men, some armed and one wearing a hat, eagerly reach out to her. In the background, a group of people watch, and there is a scene of armed conflict with soldiers firing weapons. A dog runs near the woman, and a tree stands to the right. The setting appears to be outdoors with a rustic fence and scattered objects on the ground.

How a teenage girl with an ‘apron full of gunpowder’ won the Siege of Fort Henry

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941

By Miguel Ortiz

A smiling family of five, dressed in winter jackets, is taking a selfie together at a Christmas tree lot at night. They are surrounded by numerous green Christmas trees and festive decorations, including candy cane-striped poles and a stop sign in the background. The atmosphere is joyful and festive.

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9 times a submarine sank an aircraft carrier

9 times a submarine sank an aircraft carrier

A group of 19 people, mostly men and one woman, posing outdoors on a grassy area with trees and string lights in the background. Most are dressed in business casual attire, with some wearing suits and ties. Several individuals are holding drinks, and two men are kneeling in the front. There is a patio heater behind the group.

Veterans Beer Club, founded by Marines, helps veterans from coast to coast

A young woman in U.S. Army camouflage uniform and a maroon beret holds a diploma, standing outdoors with four older adults, two men and two women, all smiling. The background shows trees with autumn foliage.

The US Army has its first active duty female sniper

By Miguel Ortiz

A black-and-white photo of a soldier sitting on a wooden post in a grassy area. He is wearing a military uniform with rolled-up sleeves, a hat, and ammunition belts across his chest. The soldier is smoking a cigarette and has a canteen and a rolled-up item attached to his belt. Behind him, there is a tarp covering some equipment or supplies, with dense foliage in the background.

This could be the origin of the ‘lucky cigarette’

A man in a dark suit with several military medals pinned to his chest is being congratulated by a man in a camouflage military uniform. Another man in camouflage uniform with glasses stands nearby. An American flag is partially visible in the background.

This Marine was the ‘American Sniper’ of The Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

A man wearing a Santa hat and a gray t-shirt is handing out stuffed toys to a group of children, who are eagerly reaching out to receive them. The scene is festive with stage lights and other people in the background also wearing Santa hats, suggesting a holiday event or celebration. The man holds a large red sack, likely filled with more toys.

Over 1,800 heartwarming reasons why Gary Sinise is a national treasure

By Tessa Robinson

Black and white aerial photograph showing a large mushroom cloud rising from an explosion on the ground, with scattered clouds and terrain visible below. The edge of an aircraft wing is visible on the right side of the image.

That time we almost launched the atomic bomb on North Korea

By Jessica Manfre

A man in a military camouflage uniform and a navy blue cap is speaking into a microphone. Behind him, there is a decorated Christmas tree with lights and a star on top. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly in a military facility.

These R. Lee Ermey bloopers are priceless

By Shannon Corbeil

Three women are painting the black metal railings of a brick house's front steps. One woman in a gray hoodie and jeans is crouched on the steps, holding a red container, while another woman in a blue shirt and black pants is painting the railing near the door. A third woman, also in a blue shirt, is crouched behind the railing, looking toward the camera. In the foreground, an older man wearing a black cap with yellow letters and a dark jacket is sitting and looking to the side. A plastic water bottle is visible on a surface in front of him. White cloths cover the steps to protect them from paint.

This company is teaming up to provide safe, healthy homes for veterans in need

By Navy Federal Credit Union

Soldiers in military uniforms and helmets with red bands are positioned in a trench or ditch in a barren, rural landscape. One soldier is crouching and holding a rifle, another is kneeling with a weapon, and a third is moving forward with a rifle in hand. In the background, several tanks with soldiers on top are advancing along a dirt road, with leafless trees and hills visible under a hazy sky.

The ‘Cult of the Offensive’ was your grandfather’s ‘Violence of Action’

A military spouse waves goodbye to a ship

You know you’re a military spouse when…

By Bethaney Phillips

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are climbing a metal ramp, carrying rifles and wearing parachutes, preparing for a jump or training exercise on a concrete surface.

Russian airborne has a new division, kind of

An elderly man with white curly hair and glasses is seated, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and red patterned tie. He is gesturing with his right hand while speaking, with a microphone clipped to his tie. The background is a gradient of purple and blue.

Henry Kissinger, war criminal or beloved diplomat depending on who you ask, dead at 100

By Tessa Robinson

Ukraine claims new world record for longest sniper kill, over 2 miles away

By Miguel Ortiz

Viktor Belenko's military passport

One of the world’s most famous Soviet defectors has passed

A large, ornate three-story building with classical architectural details, including decorative window frames and a central pediment with statues. The building is surrounded by a wrought iron fence with stone pillars topped by sculptures. There is a curved driveway or road in front of the building, and a vintage street lamp is visible on the left side. The image is black and white, suggesting it is an old photograph.

A fighter pilot rammed a German bomber to save Buckingham Palace

A man in a black suit and red tie is speaking to a man in a white naval uniform adorned with medals and gold epaulets. Behind them, four young men in white naval uniforms and white hats with black bands are standing, some with serious expressions. The background is outdoors with greenery visible.

Where is Russia’s next wave of men coming from?

A man looks through a scope on a rifle

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Maria Reed, Jessica Manfre, Samantha Gomolka pose for a photo

How to participate in GivingTuesdayMilitary – and why you should

Christmas tree with bullets

Best Christmas gifts for hunters, for every budget

By Brady Kirkpatrick

A group of people standing on a football field near the end zone, with a crowd in the stadium seats behind them. Two individuals in the center are shaking hands; one is an older man wearing a black cap, orange jacket, black shirt, and gray pants, and the other is a woman in a light gray pantsuit. To the right, a man in a purple Clemson Tigers hoodie and black pants stands with his hands clasped. Behind the handshake, a person in military uniform is visible. The background shows a sign above a tunnel entrance that reads "DR. LARRY S. BOWMAN VISITORS LOCKER ROOM." The crowd is dressed mostly in orange, purple, and white.

100-year-old WWII Army vet awarded French Legion of Honor

By Miguel Ortiz

A worn and textured American flag with faded colors on the left side, next to a woman in a recording studio on the right. The woman is wearing a black tank top with "The G..." visible on it, a black visor, and large headphones. She is speaking into a microphone and smiling, with a computer keyboard and mouse on the desk in front of her. The background wall is blue, and the image is bordered by vertical red, white, and blue stripes.

Navy SEAL spouse finds her way, one story at a time

By Jessica Manfre

a ukranian soldier fires weapons

Ukraine slowly tipping artillery battle

A man in camouflage clothing and a dark beanie is holding a large artillery shell inside a worn, dimly lit room with cracked, patterned wallpaper. The room appears abandoned, with debris on the floor and another room visible through a doorway in the background. Several similar artillery shells are stacked on the floor to the right.

Don’t call it a stalemate: Ukraine making strategic gains

Central Intelligence Agency seal on a floor, a man wearing a white T-shirt with "KGB is for me" printed on it and a red bandana around his neck, a black-and-white photo of St. Basil's Cathedral and a Russian flag, two men in black jackets detaining a man in a blue shirt, a U.S. Department of Justice FBI seal and text, and a black-and-white photo of two men, one in military uniform and the other with long hair and a beard.

America’s highest-ranking spy, traitor and no-good human being, Jim Nicholson, released from prison

By Jessica Evans

A group of men in military camouflage uniforms are indoors, with one man in the center holding a black firearm and shaking hands with an older man in a dark suit. A Ukrainian flag is visible on the wall behind them. The setting appears to be a room with beige walls and a patterned ceiling.

Why Kyiv has a street named after John McCain

By Miguel Ortiz

Why military leaders knew World War I would be terrible

Why military leaders knew World War I would be terrible

a man holds a light saber

Best Black Friday deals for every military branch

By Tessa Robinson

A black and white illustration depicts Count de Rochambeau, a French general, reviewing French troops. The soldiers are dressed in 18th-century military uniforms with tall hats adorned with plumes, cross belts, and knee-length breeches. The general stands to the right, holding a staff or baton, while the troops stand in formation facing him. One soldier near the center holds a large flag. The ground is textured with grass and small plants. The caption below reads: "COUNT DE ROCHAMBEAU French General of the Land Forces in America Reviewing the French Troops.

The French army and navy that saved America’s bacon

A large group of people, including men, women, and children, are gathered in front of a modern single-story house with a gray roof and white walls. Many are smiling and raising their hands in celebration. One person in a wheelchair is positioned on the left side. A tall flagpole with a blue flag stands prominently in front of the house. The group appears to be outdoors on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.

George Clooney sold his watch to build homes for wounded veterans

By Miguel Ortiz

Ukraine shows how to do more damage with less drones

A detailed black and white engraving depicts a violent battle scene between Native American warriors and armed soldiers or settlers. The Native Americans, some wearing feathered headdresses, are firing rifles and engaging in close combat. One Native American is on horseback, appearing to be shot or wounded. The soldiers or settlers, dressed in 19th-century frontier attire with hats and bandoliers, are aiming rifles and pistols at the Native Americans. Teepees and smoke from gunfire fill the background, emphasizing the intensity of the conflict. The scene captures a chaotic and dramatic moment of confrontation.

Why the Union Army fielded a unit of Confederate defectors against Native tribes

A chef wearing a white hat, navy blue uniform with a patch, and blue gloves is handling freshly baked bread loaves on a tray in a commercial kitchen. Various containers and bottles are visible in the foreground, with industrial ovens in the background.

How many pounds of turkey will the US Navy cook this Thanksgiving?

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