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The Navy intercepted 70 tons of explosive material in a historic interdiction

By Miguel Ortiz

Why is the Army creating a combat bra?

By Bethaney Phillips

Here are the meanings behind 19 classic sailor tattoos

Here are the meanings behind 19 classic sailor tattoos

20 private security contractors that hire vets with the right skills

20 private security contractors that hire vets with the right skills

By Orvelin Valle

This is the history for each military branch’s battle cry

This is the history for each military branch’s battle cry

By Eric Milzarski

A closer look at the SIG Sauer MCX Spear LT, the light version of the Army’s newest M5 rifle

By Miguel Ortiz

Army’s 2022 Army-Navy game uniform honors the 1st Armored Division

By Miguel Ortiz

This is why the real life NCIS is more influential than you think

british army sniper

Why a former British Army sniper says the Taliban are better fighters than Russia

The 7 best transport planes in US military history

The 7 best transport planes in US military history

By Ward Carroll

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The reason Navy’s 2022 Army-Navy game uniform honors NASA

By Miguel Ortiz

12 best military jobs according to Glassdoor

12 best military jobs according to Glassdoor

These were the helicopters of World War II

These were the helicopters of World War II

4 reasons why John Wick has to be a Marine vet

4 reasons why John Wick has to be a Marine vet

By Eric Milzarski

19 of the coolest military unit mottos

19 of the coolest military unit mottos

By Paul Szoldra

4 key differences between Delta Force and Green Berets

4 key differences between Delta Force and Green Berets

By Christian Lowe

6 reasons why the Korengal Valley was one of the most dangerous places in Afghanistan

6 reasons why the Korengal Valley was one of the most dangerous places in Afghanistan

The best and worst Air Force uniforms, ranked

The best and worst Air Force uniforms, ranked

By Blake Stilwell

19 pictures of troops braving the cold that will make you thankful to be indoors

19 pictures of troops braving the cold that will make you thankful to be indoors

By Orvelin Valle

Why Saki Airbase pilots are still at risk

One guy might be the reason we haven’t found Amelia Earhart

One guy might be the reason we haven’t found Amelia Earhart

By Alex Hollings

How RAF pilots kept fighting the day they were shot down in World War II

The US Navy gave this sailor a furlough during WWI to play in the World Series

6 military phrases that troops don’t actually use

6 military phrases that troops don’t actually use

By Miguel Ortiz

breault submariner medal of honor

This is the only enlisted submariner to receive the Medal of Honor

These 4 female soldiers concealed their gender in order to fight

These 4 female soldiers concealed their gender in order to fight

By Bethaney Phillips

va press secretary pact act

VA Press Secretary talks PACT Act

By Jessica Manfre

The Confederates may have lost the Civil War due to one inept officer

The Confederates may have lost the Civil War due to one inept officer

The insanely simple reason Lord Nelson revolutionized naval warfare

The insanely simple reason Lord Nelson revolutionized naval warfare

Army veteran Bob Uecker was named the American Legion’s 2022 ‘Good Guy’

Everything you need to know about the 155mm Howitzer of WWI

Everything you need to know about the 155mm Howitzer of WWI

By Jessica Evans

The Annapolis Cup is the unlikely croquet rivalry between the Naval Academy and St. John’s College

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5 types of safety briefs you’ll hear before a long weekend

By Miguel Ortiz

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This Naval Aviator was the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space

By Miguel Ortiz

America’s first Code Talkers were Choctaw soldiers during WWI

By Miguel Ortiz

disney military insignias

Disney drew 1,200 insignias for the military during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

This Air Force Superfortress completed the first nonstop flight around the world

By Miguel Ortiz

5 tips to make your next range day more enjoyable

By Miguel Ortiz

This is what makes the Javelin missile so deadly

This is what makes the Javelin missile so deadly

By Harold C. Hutchison

F5L flying boats under construction

Flying Boats used to be critical to the Navy; Now, not so much

By Jessica Evans

The long-standing relationship between Rolex and the U.S. Navy SEALs

The long-standing relationship between Rolex and the U.S. Navy SEALs

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of military personnel in uniform seated in an auditorium, attentively listening to an elderly man and woman seated on black armchairs at the front. The man is speaking into a microphone. An American flag and another flag are positioned behind them. A man in a blue shirt is standing among the audience, possibly asking a question or making a comment.

The story of Thomas Norris, a forgotten Navy SEAL

By Jessica Evans

Left side: A black-and-white photo of a Navy Seabee petty officer second class standing next to a large truck labeled "Brookland Diesel." The man is in uniform, leaning against the truck with one hand on the door and the other on his hip. Below the photo is a caption mentioning his duty at Da Nang, Vietnam. Right side: A color photo of a soldier in military uniform and helmet standing in front of a large stack of sandbags. The soldier is holding a cigarette in one hand and has a rifle resting against the sandbags beside him. The background shows a concrete structure partially visible behind the sandbags.

Vietnam vet talks Agent Orange and a brotherhood among fellow veterans

By Bethaney Phillips

The Battle of the Somme

Today in military history: Battle of the Somme ends

A soldier in desert camouflage uniform and helmet is lying prone on the ground aiming a rifle. In the background, several other soldiers in similar uniforms are moving forward on a dirt field, and a military tank is visible behind them. The scene appears to be a military training or combat exercise.

3 ways the Marine Corps made the M16 worse, according to its designer

By Miguel Ortiz

4 reasons why the quiet drill sergeant is the scariest one

4 reasons why the quiet drill sergeant is the scariest one

By Eric Milzarski

6 of the most notable pre-M16 military guns

6 of the most notable pre-M16 military guns

US Men's National Soccer team training

The US Men’s National Soccer Team invited troops to a training session in Qatar

By Miguel Ortiz

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Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham draws inspiration for comic books from Navy service and boxing

‘Devotion’ is an incredible story of America’s first Black Naval Aviator

The 5 worst and most unforgiving battlefields in military history

The 5 worst and most unforgiving battlefields in military history

How 3 soldiers saved an abandoned newborn baby during WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

Audie Murphy starred in these Hollywood flicks

By Bethaney Phillips

4 of the best tips on getting through BUD/S, according a Navy SEAL

4 of the best tips on getting through BUD/S, according a Navy SEAL

By Tim Kirkpatrick

veteran psychologist

This veteran psychologist wants to help you love more fiercely

By Brunella Costagliola

ukrainian commandos

Ukrainian commandos infiltrated deep inside Russia to destroy Russian attack aircraft

The Army could have renamed Fort Bragg after the Union General Bragg

By Miguel Ortiz

Ia Drang Valley

Today in military history: Major battle in the la Drang Valley

9 reasons you should have joined the Navy instead

9 reasons you should have joined the Navy instead

By Tim Kirkpatrick

That time ocean liners fought an old-time naval battle

That time ocean liners fought an old-time naval battle

By Blake Stilwell

6 useful pieces of gear rarely on your packing list

6 useful pieces of gear rarely on your packing list

By Eric Milzarski

The British military actually had an effective plan in 1776

The British military actually had an effective plan in 1776

By Harold C. Hutchison

moose military aircraft nicknames

These are the other two Globemaster cargo planes

By Miguel Ortiz

7 things that need to be in your veteran starter kit

7 things that need to be in your veteran starter kit

By Tim Kirkpatrick