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chris ryan escape and evasion

This trek through Iraq was the longest escape and evasion by any soldier ever

Why this iconic torture device isn’t as ‘fictional’ as people think

Why this iconic torture device isn’t as ‘fictional’ as people think

By Eric Milzarski

iraq war beginning

Today in military history: Iraq War begins

A soldier wearing a tan helmet, sunglasses, and camouflage uniform is holding a large mounted machine gun on a vehicle in an urban area with buildings and people in the background.

Why the Triangle of Death in Iraq was so infamously dangerous

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are navigating through the rubble and debris of a heavily damaged building with twisted metal sheets and broken structural beams. The scene suggests a recent explosion or attack, with the environment appearing chaotic and destroyed.

Today in military history: Iraqi Scud missile hits US barracks

A man wearing a camouflage cap, a camouflage "HOOD" t-shirt, and camouflage shorts stands outdoors holding multiple dead ducks by their necks in both hands, with green foliage in the background. A soldier in full camouflage military gear, including a helmet held in one hand and a rifle in the other, walks on a sandy terrain with a military vehicle in the background under a clear sky.

Why this veteran soldier is proud to be a Hood Neck

By Jessica Manfre

The horrifying way Iran used kids to clear mines

The horrifying way Iran used kids to clear mines

By Blake Stilwell

jim hendrix songs that are essential to any successful military convoy

8 songs that are essential to any successful military convoy

By Neath Williams

September 11, 2001

What to know about September 11, 2001

By Jessica Evans

Two men in black Marine Corps dress uniforms with red trim and gold buttons are smiling and pointing at each other. Both have ribbons and insignia on their chests, and the man on the right has a sergeant rank patch on his sleeve.

How faith, family and focus took this Marine through Iraq and to the Olympics

An Air Force pilot used a commercial GPS system during the Iraq War

A set of playing cards spread out on a gray surface, each card featuring a photo and name of an individual, including a prominent card with a photo of Saddam Hussein labeled "President." The deck box nearby is labeled "IRAQI PLAYING CARDS." There is also a signed document partially visible on the right side of the surface.

The story behind Saddam Hussein’s massive $1 billion bank robbery

5 Reasons why Saddam Hussein thought he could invade Kuwait and win

5 reasons Route Irish was the most nerve-racking road in Iraq

5 reasons Route Irish was the most nerve-racking road in Iraq

By Blake Stilwell

iraq war bayonet charge

British troops launched a ‘proper angry’ bayonet charge during the Iraq War

By Blake Stilwell

A bearded man wearing a black headscarf, black clothing, and a beige vest is seated cross-legged on a patterned cushion. Behind him, there are two floral-patterned pillows and a rifle with a wooden magazine leaning against the wall. The background is plain and light-colored.

Why Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the biggest threat to national security

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

The Travis Manion Foundation leads in style with True Classic Tees

The Travis Manion Foundation leads in style with True Classic Tees

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how the Israelis planned to kill Saddam Hussein

This is how the Israelis planned to kill Saddam Hussein

By Blake Stilwell

Seven soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are sitting around a table in a dining area, raising beer bottles in a toast. The table has trays with food, several bottles of hot sauce, and condiments. The soldiers are smiling and appear to be enjoying a moment of camaraderie. The room is brightly lit with fluorescent ceiling lights.

Buy a vet a beer and help build a community

By Jessica Evans

The Coalition destroyed the entire Iraqi Navy during the first four days of Desert Storm

By Blake Stilwell

These are the Air Force medics trained for special ops

These are the Air Force medics trained for special ops

By Harold C. Hutchison

The 5 strangest military mission names from the Iraq War

The 5 strangest military mission names from the Iraq War

By Jessica Evans

4 close call moments with war correspondents caught on film

4 close call moments with war correspondents caught on film

This F-15E scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an Iraqi helicopter

This F-15E scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an Iraqi helicopter

By Blake Stilwell

8 post-9/11 heroes who should have received the Medal Of Honor — but didn’t

8 post-9/11 heroes who should have received the Medal Of Honor — but didn’t

How this squeegee handle saved 6 people on 9/11

How this squeegee handle saved 6 people on 9/11

By Blake Stilwell

This is the real Iraq War battle behind ‘The Long Road Home’

This is the real Iraq War battle behind ‘The Long Road Home’

By Blake Stilwell

Meet the militiaman who’s trolling and killing ISIS fighters

Meet the militiaman who’s trolling and killing ISIS fighters

By Orvelin Valle

A man wearing a white t-shirt, beige pants, and a tactical vest is sitting in the back of a vehicle holding a large machine gun. There are multiple backpacks and gear bags placed beside him inside the vehicle. The interior of the vehicle is light-colored with visible windows and a rear door open.

Exclusive interview with ‘Welcome to Blackwater: Mercenaries, Money and Mayhem in Iraq’ author

Canadian Forces will lead the NATO mission in Iraq

Canadian Forces will lead the NATO mission in Iraq

By Blake Stilwell

The only successful missile attack on a US warship was an Iraqi sucker punch

The only successful missile attack on a US warship was an Iraqi sucker punch

By Blake Stilwell

Saddam thought the US was cool with an invasion of Kuwait

Saddam thought the US was cool with an invasion of Kuwait

By Blake Stilwell

An American is now a senior ISIS commander in Syria

An American is now a senior ISIS commander in Syria

By Blake Stilwell

That time a soldier changed his name to Optimus Prime

That time a soldier changed his name to Optimus Prime

This soldier saved his entire crew after taking an RPG to the head

This soldier saved his entire crew after taking an RPG to the head

By Blake Stilwell

This is the infantryman posthumously receiving the MoH

This is the infantryman posthumously receiving the MoH

Here’s what being labeled a terrorist organization means for Iran

Here’s what being labeled a terrorist organization means for Iran

By Blake Stilwell

A Saddam Hussein loyalist still fights an insurgency in Iraq

A Saddam Hussein loyalist still fights an insurgency in Iraq

By Blake Stilwell

Army announces new Medal of Honor recipient

Army announces new Medal of Honor recipient

Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia is a monument of a man

Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia is a monument of a man

By Chase Millsap

6 foreign films where the US military are definitely the bad guys

6 foreign films where the US military are definitely the bad guys

By Blake Stilwell

Shia hits the fan: Understanding Iran’s role in the Middle East

Shia hits the fan: Understanding Iran’s role in the Middle East

Three decades later: Was the Gulf War worth it?

Three decades later: Was the Gulf War worth it?

By Jessica Manfre

This Iraq War veteran’s new novel, Empire City, answers the question, ‘What if we conquered Vietnam?’

This Iraq War veteran’s new novel, Empire City, answers the question, ‘What if we conquered Vietnam?’

By Chase Millsap

6 signs that let troops know it’s about to get real

6 signs that let troops know it’s about to get real

The only off-duty NYPD officer killed on 9/11 was hours from retiring

The only off-duty NYPD officer killed on 9/11 was hours from retiring

By Blake Stilwell

How a U.S. troop pled guilty to murder but got off scot-free

How a U.S. troop pled guilty to murder but got off scot-free

By Blake Stilwell

6 reasons ‘The Long Road Home’ might be the most realistic military show ever

6 reasons ‘The Long Road Home’ might be the most realistic military show ever

By Blake Stilwell

The awesome way ‘Jedi Knights’ helped win Desert Storm

The awesome way ‘Jedi Knights’ helped win Desert Storm

All the times ISIS’ leader was declared killed in action

All the times ISIS’ leader was declared killed in action

By Blake Stilwell

The stakes are high for American veterans fighting ISIS

The stakes are high for American veterans fighting ISIS

By Blake Stilwell

This soldier risked everything to save his friend in Tal Afar

This soldier risked everything to save his friend in Tal Afar

By Blake Stilwell

President Bush’s shoe assailant is running for parliament

President Bush’s shoe assailant is running for parliament

By Eric Milzarski

The truth about why the US released ISIS’ leader in 2004

The truth about why the US released ISIS’ leader in 2004

By Blake Stilwell

ISIS’ last town in Iraq falls to Iraqi security forces

ISIS’ last town in Iraq falls to Iraqi security forces

By Associated Press

That time Chick-Fil-A sent deployed troops a care package

That time Chick-Fil-A sent deployed troops a care package

By Harold C. Hutchison

These ISIS-fighting women are getting an Amazon Studios film

These ISIS-fighting women are getting an Amazon Studios film

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is what it’s like for families of terrorists

This is what it’s like for families of terrorists

By Voice of America News

Kurds say two American mercenaries were killed in Syria

Kurds say two American mercenaries were killed in Syria

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time America abandoned an Abrams tank in Baghdad

That time America abandoned an Abrams tank in Baghdad

Things you need to know about al Qaeda, ISIS, and the Taliban

Things you need to know about al Qaeda, ISIS, and the Taliban

By Shannon Corbeil

Iraqi security forces move in to liberate West Mosul

Iraqi security forces move in to liberate West Mosul

This makeshift armored vehicle is actually an ISIS suicide bomb truck

This makeshift armored vehicle is actually an ISIS suicide bomb truck