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An airman assembles a GAU-5A (U.S. Air Force)

Military News

This Air Force rifle can fit in an ejection seat (and you can buy one too…sort of) This Air Force rifle can fit in an ejection seat (and you can buy one too…sort of)

By Miguel Ortiz

Top 7 things veterans should never do at their new job

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Top 7 things veterans should never do at their new job Top 7 things veterans should never do at their new job

air force basic military training ceremony

Military Life

A guide to surviving Air Force Basic Military Training A guide to surviving Air Force Basic Military Training

By Jessica Evans

la 2013 syd mead

Entertainment

Meet the Army veteran artist and designer of ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Aliens’ and ‘Tron’ Meet the Army veteran artist and designer of ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Aliens’ and ‘Tron’

iwo jima memorial

History

Why Iwo Jima was such an important battle Why Iwo Jima was such an important battle

By Jessica Evans

The fascinating beginning of the term ‘grunt’

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The fascinating beginning of the term ‘grunt’ The fascinating beginning of the term ‘grunt’

These 4 islands could be America’s unsinkable aircraft carriers in the Pacific

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These 4 islands could be America’s unsinkable aircraft carriers in the Pacific These 4 islands could be America’s unsinkable aircraft carriers in the Pacific

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why the Triangle of Death in Iraq was so infamously dangerous

History

Why the Triangle of Death in Iraq was so infamously dangerous Why the Triangle of Death in Iraq was so infamously dangerous

Sergeant First Class Cashe memorial

History

MoH Monday: Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe MoH Monday: Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe

By Jessica Evans

most expensive plane crash

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The most expensive plane crash in history cost the Air Force $1.4 billion The most expensive plane crash in history cost the Air Force $1.4 billion

smoky in helmet

History

The first recorded therapy dog was a WWII combat vet and a Yorkie The first recorded therapy dog was a WWII combat vet and a Yorkie

By Miguel Ortiz

How a Greek foot soldier inadvertently invented the marathon

Military News

How a Greek foot soldier inadvertently invented the marathon How a Greek foot soldier inadvertently invented the marathon

By Bethaney Phillips

This veteran invented G.I. Joe based on his own war experiences

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This veteran invented G.I. Joe based on his own war experiences This veteran invented G.I. Joe based on his own war experiences

By Bethaney Phillips

3 reasons Charles Lindbergh’s first transatlantic flight was groundbreaking

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3 reasons Charles Lindbergh’s first transatlantic flight was groundbreaking 3 reasons Charles Lindbergh’s first transatlantic flight was groundbreaking

artificial intelligence F-16 air force

Military News

Artificial Intelligence just flew an F-16 Fighting Falcon for the US military Artificial Intelligence just flew an F-16 Fighting Falcon for the US military

History

The true story of the M1 carbine’s creation (it wasn’t ‘Carbine’ Williams) The true story of the M1 carbine’s creation (it wasn’t ‘Carbine’ Williams)

By Miguel Ortiz

5 lessons the Army teaches from the movie ‘We Were Soldiers’

Military Life

5 lessons the Army teaches from the movie ‘We Were Soldiers’ 5 lessons the Army teaches from the movie ‘We Were Soldiers’

By Miguel Ortiz

USS Chancellorsville

Military News

The USS Chancellorsville is being renamed for Robert Smalls The USS Chancellorsville is being renamed for Robert Smalls

By Miguel Ortiz

History

The time the SAS defied orders to rescue two of their own in Iraq The time the SAS defied orders to rescue two of their own in Iraq

By Miguel Ortiz

marine medal of honor crash

Military News

This Marine received the Medal of Honor for fighting in the air, on land and sea This Marine received the Medal of Honor for fighting in the air, on land and sea

Why musicians can’t make videos aboard Navy ships

Entertainment

Why musicians can’t make videos aboard Navy ships Why musicians can’t make videos aboard Navy ships

By Blake Stilwell

A Green Beret was the inspiration for Colonel Kurtz in ‘Apocalypse Now’

History

A Green Beret was the inspiration for Colonel Kurtz in ‘Apocalypse Now’ A Green Beret was the inspiration for Colonel Kurtz in ‘Apocalypse Now’

By Blake Stilwell

The 7 best ways to prove your ‘sham shield’

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The 7 best ways to prove your ‘sham shield’ The 7 best ways to prove your ‘sham shield’

That time a Navy admiral left Marines hanging during a Japanese attack

History

That time a Navy admiral left Marines hanging during a Japanese attack That time a Navy admiral left Marines hanging during a Japanese attack

By Harold C. Hutchison

The shortest soldier to fight in Vietnam was a Green Beret

Military News

The shortest soldier to fight in Vietnam was a Green Beret The shortest soldier to fight in Vietnam was a Green Beret

A drunk NCO somehow stole a B-25 bomber with no flight experience

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A drunk NCO somehow stole a B-25 bomber with no flight experience A drunk NCO somehow stole a B-25 bomber with no flight experience

japanese destroy golden gate bridge

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The Japanese Navy tried to destroy the Golden Gate Bridge with torpedoes The Japanese Navy tried to destroy the Golden Gate Bridge with torpedoes

What do military working dogs do?

Military News

What do military working dogs do? What do military working dogs do?

By Brittany Sulc

This was the only mutiny on an American ship in the past 100 years

History

This was the only mutiny on an American ship in the past 100 years This was the only mutiny on an American ship in the past 100 years

grave site of saltiest sailor nathan e cook

History

Why this World War II veteran was the saltiest sailor in American history Why this World War II veteran was the saltiest sailor in American history

The two von Trapp brothers from ‘The Sound of Music’ served in the 10th Mountain during WWII

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The two von Trapp brothers from ‘The Sound of Music’ served in the 10th Mountain during WWII The two von Trapp brothers from ‘The Sound of Music’ served in the 10th Mountain during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

The only ship to surrender to the Japanese was fooled with ‘Trojan Turkeys’

History

The only ship to surrender to the Japanese was fooled with ‘Trojan Turkeys’ The only ship to surrender to the Japanese was fooled with ‘Trojan Turkeys’

The US military’s last flying boat was the Navy’s answer to the B-52

Military News

The US military’s last flying boat was the Navy’s answer to the B-52 The US military’s last flying boat was the Navy’s answer to the B-52

By Miguel Ortiz

History

Who were the Hello Girls of World War I? Who were the Hello Girls of World War I?

This is how General Pershing’s ‘favorite doughboy’ earned the Medal of Honor

History

This is how General Pershing’s ‘favorite doughboy’ earned the Medal of Honor This is how General Pershing’s ‘favorite doughboy’ earned the Medal of Honor

By James Elphick

Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center

Military News

Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center: Area 51 meets the Bermuda Triangle? Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center: Area 51 meets the Bermuda Triangle?

John Armstrong Jr

History

The worst Secretary of Defense in American history let Washington DC get burned The worst Secretary of Defense in American history let Washington DC get burned

History

Today in military history: US aircraft carrier USS Langley is sunk Today in military history: US aircraft carrier USS Langley is sunk

Military News

6 respectful facts about the Sentinels who guard Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknowns 6 respectful facts about the Sentinels who guard Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknowns

devotion interview

Entertainment

Interview with JD Dillard, director of Devotion, and his father, Bruce Dillard, Naval Aviator Interview with JD Dillard, director of Devotion, and his father, Bruce Dillard, Naval Aviator

russian northern fleet

Military News

Russia deployed nuclear weapons in its Northern Fleet for the first time in 30 years Russia deployed nuclear weapons in its Northern Fleet for the first time in 30 years

Entertainment

Devotion: A Korean War epic directed by JD Dillard Devotion: A Korean War epic directed by JD Dillard

By Jessica Evans

If the modern American military conducted the 1944 D-Day landings

History

If the modern American military conducted the 1944 D-Day landings If the modern American military conducted the 1944 D-Day landings

7 of the top ways the military ages you

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7 of the top ways the military ages you 7 of the top ways the military ages you

5 signs you’ve been in the barracks way too long

Military News

5 signs you’ve been in the barracks way too long 5 signs you’ve been in the barracks way too long

5 secrets of Marine Corps knife-fighting

Military News

5 secrets of Marine Corps knife-fighting 5 secrets of Marine Corps knife-fighting

Today in military history: Iraqi Scud missile hits US barracks

History

Today in military history: Iraqi Scud missile hits US barracks Today in military history: Iraqi Scud missile hits US barracks

The most dangerous club for World War II Civil Air Patrol pilots

History

The most dangerous club for World War II Civil Air Patrol pilots The most dangerous club for World War II Civil Air Patrol pilots

By Blake Stilwell

The Army posthumously promoted the first black Colonel to General

Military News

The Army posthumously promoted the first black Colonel to General The Army posthumously promoted the first black Colonel to General

By Miguel Ortiz

members of the 6888 battalion

History

The unknown story of the Six Triple Eight: an all Black, female WWII battalion The unknown story of the Six Triple Eight: an all Black, female WWII battalion

By Amanda Huffman

History

How a port-a-potty almost sparked a US Constitutional crisis in Syria How a port-a-potty almost sparked a US Constitutional crisis in Syria

Levitow medal of honor

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Today in military history: Airman First Class Levitow earns Medal of Honor Today in military history: Airman First Class Levitow earns Medal of Honor

This veteran invented Jell-O shots to beat base alcohol rules

Military News

This veteran invented Jell-O shots to beat base alcohol rules This veteran invented Jell-O shots to beat base alcohol rules

By Blake Stilwell

Here’s what life is like aboard the largest US Navy submarine

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Here’s what life is like aboard the largest US Navy submarine Here’s what life is like aboard the largest US Navy submarine

By Orvelin Valle

5 times US Navy ships returned to the fleet after severe damage

Military News

5 times US Navy ships returned to the fleet after severe damage 5 times US Navy ships returned to the fleet after severe damage

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why American paratroopers in World War II wore yellow gloves

History

Why American paratroopers in World War II wore yellow gloves Why American paratroopers in World War II wore yellow gloves

Military Life

Interested in a life at sea? Here’s how to join the Navy Interested in a life at sea? Here’s how to join the Navy

By Jessica Evans

ernie pyle in 1944

History

Ernie Pyle: The Dogface who became the GI’s best friend Ernie Pyle: The Dogface who became the GI’s best friend

By Jim Fletcher

Tactical

Why no one attacks the military Airborne Warning and Control System Why no one attacks the military Airborne Warning and Control System

6 reasons why Camp Pendleton is the best base in the Marine Corps

Military News

6 reasons why Camp Pendleton is the best base in the Marine Corps 6 reasons why Camp Pendleton is the best base in the Marine Corps

Screenshot from M*A*S*H

Entertainment

10 things you never knew about MASH 10 things you never knew about MASH

By Bethaney Phillips

5 military drills that’ll blow your mind

Military News

5 military drills that’ll blow your mind 5 military drills that’ll blow your mind

By Tim Kirkpatrick

History

This is the most famous cartoonist from WWII This is the most famous cartoonist from WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

This was the secret war off the US coast during World War II

History

This was the secret war off the US coast during World War II This was the secret war off the US coast during World War II