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‘Avengers – Age Of Ultron’ lays claim to ‘greatest ensemble in the history of cinema’
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‘Avengers – Age Of Ultron’ lays claim to ‘greatest ensemble in the history of cinema’

By Ward Carroll

DFAC or chow hall? Different names for the same things across the services
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DFAC or chow hall? Different names for the same things across the services

By Logan Nye

9 ways to give Vietnam vets the welcome home they never received
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9 ways to give Vietnam vets the welcome home they never received

By Mike Dowling

16 famous brands that started off as products for the military
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16 famous brands that started off as products for the military

By Team Mighty

The ghastly attack in Kenya proves an important point about terrorist groups
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The ghastly attack in Kenya proves an important point about terrorist groups

By Team Mighty

The F-35 relies on a $400,000 helmet that’s had its own share of problems
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The F-35 relies on a $400,000 helmet that’s had its own share of problems

By Team Mighty

These 4 fearless fighting females wrecked every enemy who stood in their way
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These 4 fearless fighting females wrecked every enemy who stood in their way

By Blake Stilwell

Here’s how Hollywood legend Dale Dye earned the Bronze Star for heroism in Vietnam
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Here’s how Hollywood legend Dale Dye earned the Bronze Star for heroism in Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

A Former ISIS Hostage Describes Jihadi John’s Terrifying Mock Executions
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A Former ISIS Hostage Describes Jihadi John’s Terrifying Mock Executions

By Team Mighty

How Jane Fonda Became The Most-Hated Woman Among Vietnam Veterans
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How Jane Fonda Became The Most-Hated Woman Among Vietnam Veterans

By Ward Carroll

This female veteran says they’ll have to pry her uniform out of her hands
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This female veteran says they’ll have to pry her uniform out of her hands

By Blake Stilwell

9 Must-Watch Post-9/11 Documentaries
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9 Must-Watch Post-9/11 Documentaries

By Logan Nye

The Marines Have Landed: 50 Years Ago, The First US Ground Troops Arrived In Vietnam
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The Marines Have Landed: 50 Years Ago, The First US Ground Troops Arrived In Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

The Navy Carrier Called The ‘Top Gun Of The Pacific’ Is Headed To The Scrapyard
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The Navy Carrier Called The ‘Top Gun Of The Pacific’ Is Headed To The Scrapyard

By Paul Szoldra

This powerful film tells how Marines fought ‘One Day Of Hell’ in Fallujah
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This powerful film tells how Marines fought ‘One Day Of Hell’ in Fallujah

By Paul Szoldra

The Most Famous Photograph Of World War II Was Taken 70 Years Ago
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The Most Famous Photograph Of World War II Was Taken 70 Years Ago

By Paul Szoldra

The 11 coolest high-tech military projects happening right now
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The 11 coolest high-tech military projects happening right now

By Logan Nye

These 3 soldiers fought their way back to the front lines after losing legs
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These 3 soldiers fought their way back to the front lines after losing legs

By Logan Nye

The Battle Of Iwo Jima Began 70 Years Ago — Here’s How It Looked When Marines Hit The Beach
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The Battle Of Iwo Jima Began 70 Years Ago — Here’s How It Looked When Marines Hit The Beach

By Paul Szoldra

A Top US Navy Officer Thinks That One Of The F-35’s Most Hyped Capabilities is ‘Overrated’
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A Top US Navy Officer Thinks That One Of The F-35’s Most Hyped Capabilities is ‘Overrated’

By Team Mighty

The AC-130 ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Getting Even More Firepower
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The AC-130 ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Getting Even More Firepower

By Paul Szoldra

This Army Spouse Was Hacked By ISIS And She Didn’t Flinch
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This Army Spouse Was Hacked By ISIS And She Didn’t Flinch

By Team Mighty

9 of the most evil weapons of all time
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9 of the most evil weapons of all time

By Ward Carroll

An Interview With Jayson Floyd and Tyler Grey (Part 3/3)
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An Interview With Jayson Floyd and Tyler Grey (Part 3/3)

By August Dannehl

The US Air Force’s Biggest Research Program Is Also One Of Its Most Mysterious
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The US Air Force’s Biggest Research Program Is Also One Of Its Most Mysterious

By Team Mighty

4 Badass Conscientious Objectors
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4 Badass Conscientious Objectors

By Blake Stilwell

Aaron Rodgers surprises four kids whose dads died while serving in the military
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Aaron Rodgers surprises four kids whose dads died while serving in the military

By Orvelin Valle

The 13 Funniest Military Memes Of The Week
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The 13 Funniest Military Memes Of The Week

By Logan Nye

The Invisible War On The Brain
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The Invisible War On The Brain

By Team Mighty

15 Unforgettable Photos From Operation Desert Storm
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15 Unforgettable Photos From Operation Desert Storm

By Orvelin Valle

7 awesome airpower quotes from General Curtis LeMay
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7 awesome airpower quotes from General Curtis LeMay

By Blake Stilwell

The Spectacular CIA Screwup That Probably Helped Iran Build A Nuke
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The Spectacular CIA Screwup That Probably Helped Iran Build A Nuke

By Team Mighty

Army Rejects M9A3 Proposal, Opts For New Pistol
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Army Rejects M9A3 Proposal, Opts For New Pistol

By Team Mighty

How The Screenwriter Behind ‘American Sniper’ Got It Right
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How The Screenwriter Behind ‘American Sniper’ Got It Right

By Ward Carroll

Every Veteran Should Take ‘The Spartan Pledge’
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Every Veteran Should Take ‘The Spartan Pledge’

By Orvelin Valle

The Mighty Taps: 9 Famous Veterans Who Died In 2014
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The Mighty Taps: 9 Famous Veterans Who Died In 2014

By Team Mighty

This Texas Plumber’s Pickup Wound Up Being A Weapon For ISIS
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This Texas Plumber’s Pickup Wound Up Being A Weapon For ISIS

By Team Mighty

The crazy time when soldiers stopped fighting each other in WWI to celebrate Christmas together
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The crazy time when soldiers stopped fighting each other in WWI to celebrate Christmas together

By Orvelin Valle

This Disabled Veteran Describes His Scars Of War With Incredible Slam Poetry
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This Disabled Veteran Describes His Scars Of War With Incredible Slam Poetry

By Orvelin Valle

The Army Wants to Know About Your Athlete’s Foot And Jock Itch
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The Army Wants to Know About Your Athlete’s Foot And Jock Itch

By Ward Carroll

The US Army Is Ditching The M9 Beretta Pistol — Here’s What Could Replace It
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The US Army Is Ditching The M9 Beretta Pistol — Here’s What Could Replace It

By Paul Szoldra

A WWII Veteran Has A Nazi Doctor To Thank For Saving His Life — Twice
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A WWII Veteran Has A Nazi Doctor To Thank For Saving His Life — Twice

By Ward Carroll

This Video Explains The Origins Of ISIS In Under 3 Minutes
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This Video Explains The Origins Of ISIS In Under 3 Minutes

By Paul Szoldra

What It’s Like Flying With The US Navy’s Elite Blue Angels
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What It’s Like Flying With The US Navy’s Elite Blue Angels

By Ward Carroll

A Navy Corpsman Earned The Navy Cross For Ignoring His Wounds To Try And Save 2 Marines
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A Navy Corpsman Earned The Navy Cross For Ignoring His Wounds To Try And Save 2 Marines

By Paul Szoldra

The legendary rock band KISS has surprising roots from World War II
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The legendary rock band KISS has surprising roots from World War II

By Ward Carroll

Here’s What It’s Like For Marines Fighting The Taliban
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Here’s What It’s Like For Marines Fighting The Taliban

By Orvelin Valle

17 Laws Every Taliban Militant Needs To Follow
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17 Laws Every Taliban Militant Needs To Follow

By Ward Carroll

This Medal Citation Reads Like a Blockbuster Movie
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This Medal Citation Reads Like a Blockbuster Movie

By Team Mighty

Commissioner Gordon From ‘Batman’ Is An Army Veteran
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Commissioner Gordon From ‘Batman’ Is An Army Veteran

By Team Mighty

Who Said It: Winston Churchill Or Kurt Cobain?
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Who Said It: Winston Churchill Or Kurt Cobain?

By Orvelin Valle

The time dozens of Korean service members claimed a UFO made them sick
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The time dozens of Korean service members claimed a UFO made them sick

By Jessica Evans

These veterans are bringing about positive change with cardboard signs
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These veterans are bringing about positive change with cardboard signs

By Miguel Ortiz

From homeless to Hollywood: 10 questions with Army veteran Steve Kuryla
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From homeless to Hollywood: 10 questions with Army veteran Steve Kuryla

By Joel Searls

The fight to recognize Doris Miller’s valor at Pearl Harbor
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The fight to recognize Doris Miller’s valor at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

The Count of Monte Cristo reboot: Featuring SF Soldiers in Afghanistan?
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The Count of Monte Cristo reboot: Featuring SF Soldiers in Afghanistan?

By Jessica Evans

These CA Guard soldiers received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic wildfire rescue
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These CA Guard soldiers received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic wildfire rescue

By Miguel Ortiz

Why grave-robbing Confederate generals is big business
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Why grave-robbing Confederate generals is big business

By Blake Stilwell

5 terrifying things that will happen in North Korea if war broke out
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5 terrifying things that will happen in North Korea if war broke out

By Eric Milzarski

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