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How a solar storm detonated Navy mines in the Vietnam War

Two olive green World War II-era B-29 Superfortress bombers flying in formation above a snowy landscape, with one bomber closer to the camera and the other slightly behind and above it. The aircraft have four propeller engines and U.S. Air Force insignia on their fuselages. The tail number "130888" is visible on the closer bomber.

The ‘Idiot’s Loop’ was a mid-air backflip done by nuclear bombers

6 more military movie deaths we’re bummed about

6 more military movie deaths we’re bummed about

By Blake Stilwell

A depth charge explodes astern, as the crew of the USS PC-1264 practices a simulated submarine attack during the ship's shakedown cruise off southern Florida.

A historic US Navy subchaser USS PC-1264 is slowly rusting away in Staten Island Sound

By Anderson Harp

That time a sailor screwed Edison out of creating the first tattoo machine

That time a sailor screwed Edison out of creating the first tattoo machine

By Eric Milzarski

Here are 5 times bombers beat fighters in aerial combat

Here are 5 times bombers beat fighters in aerial combat

By Harold C. Hutchison

military and space

Guardians, aliens and space, oh my!

By Jessica Evans

marines on a navy ship

Here’s a hilarious look at what life is like for Marines on a Navy ship

By Orvelin Valle

napoleon bonaparte

Today in military history: Napoleon Bonaparte loses Paris

How these paratroopers came to be called ‘The Rock Regiment’

By James Elphick

war movie character

Which classic war movie character are you? Take this quiz to find out

when did the us leave vietnam

Today in military history: US leaves Vietnam

Chuck Mawhinney

Warriors In Their Own Words: The sniper that scored 16 headshots in 30 seconds… at night

marine navy cross

A Marine received the Navy Cross for fighting like he was in a real-life video game

5 phrases Marine grunts hate

By Uncle Walkie

That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space

That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space

By Eric Milzarski

How to shut down an enemy harbor

How to shut down an enemy harbor

By Harold C. Hutchison

This sailor earned the Medal of Honor for saving his crew from an Israeli attack

This sailor earned the Medal of Honor for saving his crew from an Israeli attack

By Blake Stilwell

This is how the Titanic was discovered on an unrelated top-secret mission

This is how the Titanic was discovered on an unrelated top-secret mission

By Eric Milzarski

national flight academy

The National Flight Academy is like Space Camp but for Naval Aviation

By Miguel Ortiz

Three uniformed soldiers are performing a ceremonial high-step march while holding rifles with bayonets. Another soldier stands guard inside a brass-framed glass booth in the background. The scene takes place on a paved area with a red brick wall and floral wreaths behind the soldiers.

Why some foreign armies ‘goose-step’ while marching

5 surprising advantages the infantry has over other fields

This is the only Medal of Honor action ever caught on video

This is the only Medal of Honor action ever caught on video

By Blake Stilwell

This is the only Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor

This is the only Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor

By Gidget Fuentes

iraq war beginning

Today in military history: Iraq War begins

Only one person at a time can wear Edson’s Eagles

military brigade

The story of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ makes your officers look pretty smart

A historical battle scene depicting General Scott at the Battle of Cerro Gordo. General Scott is shown on a white horse, raising his hat in the air. Surrounding him are soldiers, some standing and cheering with raised hats and rifles, while others lie on the ground, wounded or fallen. A large cannon with "U.S." marked on a soldier's backpack is visible on the left side. The background includes smoke and flags, emphasizing the intensity of the battle.

How the US could have easily lost the Mexican-American War

Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music was a hardcore naval combat veteran

Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music was a hardcore naval combat veteran

By Blake Stilwell

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer

By Miguel Ortiz

origins of humvees

Today in military history: Origins of the Humvee

These 13 photos of US troops with enemy flags show some traditions never die

These 13 photos of US troops with enemy flags show some traditions never die

By Blake Stilwell

The largest naval battle in history happened during a different war than you think

The largest naval battle in history happened during a different war than you think

A large naval warship sailing on calm waters, featuring multiple gun turrets along its deck, two tall masts with flags, and a central superstructure with various antennas and equipment. The ship appears to be a mid-20th century battleship or cruiser.

‘The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast’ was claimed to be sunk 6 times in World War II

Battle of the Somme

Today in military history: Battle of the Somme

Joint Base Lewis-McChord JBLM

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Top things to do at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

By Jessica Evans

Unique career paths in the Marines

By Jessica Evans

Exciting and rewarding Navy careers

By Jessica Evans

recon team leader

5 things you’ll learn from your first team leader

Today in military history: USS Langley commissioned as 1st US aircraft carrier

Black and silver revolver with a ring at the base of the grip, superimposed over a black-and-white historical illustration of soldiers marching and officers on horseback.

The Confederacy’s double-barreled sidearm fired two different calibers

The 1st Marine Division deployed to Korea for the first time in over 20 years

By Miguel Ortiz

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat

By Harold C. Hutchison

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military

By Blake Stilwell

west point established

Today in military history: West Point is established

A light green convertible car with dark camouflage spots is parked in a desert setting. The car has additional lights mounted on a bar above the windshield, a jerry can attached to the side near the front wheel, and a rolled-up item secured on the hood. A man wearing goggles and a white shirt is sitting in the driver's seat, looking out of the car. The background shows a barren, sandy landscape.

The interesting origin of the famous jerrican

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial black-and-white photo of the Boeing Plant No. 2 under construction, showing a large rectangular factory building with "BOEING" written on its side. Surrounding the building are construction materials, equipment, and vehicles. A river and a bridge are visible in the background, with roads and parked cars in the foreground. The image is dated 6-14-40.

This aircraft factory was disguised as a suburban neighborhood during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

A gray military jet fighter flying at high speed with a visible vapor cone around its wings, indicating it is near the speed of sound. The jet has afterburners engaged, producing a trail of exhaust flames, and is set against a clear blue sky.

That time the Air Force bombarded Oklahoma City with sonic booms

By Miguel Ortiz

5 popular debates Marines are passionate about

5 popular debates Marines are passionate about

7 types of sailors you meet in the chow line

7 types of sailors you meet in the chow line

By Orvelin Valle

That time Jimmy Carter saved Canada from nuclear destruction

That time Jimmy Carter saved Canada from nuclear destruction

By Blake Stilwell

9 tips for ‘skating’ in the Navy

9 tips for ‘skating’ in the Navy

By Orvelin Valle

Four military fighter jets are flying in formation, each releasing multiple bombs in mid-air over a hazy landscape below. The jets are angled slightly upward and appear to be in the process of a coordinated bombing run.

Today in military history: Operation Rolling Thunder

Today in military history: US Army establishes ‘K-9 Corps’

Fleet and Family Support Center

What is Fleet and Family Services?

By Jessica Evans

new space force jobs

Five new US Space Force Guardian jobs

By Jessica Evans

things to do at fort sill

8 spectacular things to do at Fort Sill

By Jessica Evans

MoH Monday: Chief Britt Slabinski

By Jessica Evans

From Wings of Gold to winemaking, this Navy couple continues to serve

By Jessica Manfre

Three soldiers in combat gear are positioned on a damaged urban street, with one soldier crouching and aiming a rifle on the left, two soldiers in the middle advancing cautiously, and a soldier lying prone behind rubble on the right. The street is lined with trees and utility poles, with buildings in the background showing signs of destruction and smoke. The scene appears tense and chaotic, indicative of an active conflict zone.

7 horrifying atrocities of the Korean War

By Blake Stilwell

This was America’s first operational supersonic strategic bomber

This was America’s first operational supersonic strategic bomber

By Harold C. Hutchison

marine medal of honor

A Marine never received his Medal of Honor because he deserted before it was presented

air force b-52 upgrades

Why the Air Force upgrades its B-52 fleet instead of building new ones

E-8C hunted iraqi units

The terror Iraqi units faced when the Air Force hunted them in sandstorms