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World War II: A Black American soldier’s journal

Why the Australian Rappel is as cool as it looks

From ‘them thar hills’ to the frontlines of WWII, a Marine is remembered

By Jim Fletcher

Influencer and Navy veteran Austen Alexander tries out the Marine Corps PFT

5 ways Marines are like ancient Spartans

5 ways Marines are like ancient Spartans

This MoH recipient had the most impressive last stand at Heartbreak Ridge

This MoH recipient had the most impressive last stand at Heartbreak Ridge

By Eric Milzarski

A black and white photo of a street scene at night with a large building on fire. The building's windows are glowing with flames, and debris is scattered on the ground in front of it. Three silhouetted figures are walking away from the burning building, with one carrying a box and another holding an object. The atmosphere is smoky and dark.

A single French airplane bombed Berlin before the fall of France

russian military

A former Soviet military officer describes how bad the Russian military actually is

battle of yorktown surrender

The complete history of the Battle of Yorktown

By Jessica Evans

A-10 with pilot

The A-10 that belly landed without a canopy or landing gear returned to duty

By Miguel Ortiz

aircraft boneyard

This Arizona aircraft boneyard is not always the last stop for old planes

Army vet Caitlin Bassett is a rising star on ‘Quantum Leap’

By Shannon Corbeil

Obscure military ranks that no longer exist

By Bethaney Phillips

This is the Army’s super secret special ops aviation unit

This is the Army’s super secret special ops aviation unit

5 things you didn’t know about Sgt. Elias’s death scene in ‘Platoon’

5 things you didn’t know about Sgt. Elias’s death scene in ‘Platoon’

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This Coast Guardsman saved a Navy base during the Vietnam War

This Coast Guardsman saved a Navy base during the Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

That time a Nazi captain recommended HMS Glowworm captain for the Victoria Cross

That time a Nazi captain recommended HMS Glowworm captain for the Victoria Cross

MIGHTY 25: From the Army to Johnson & Johnson, John Perez still serves

By Jessica Manfre

Before Jeffrey Dahmer was a serial killer, he was in the Army

This is how you would care for your horse as a cavalryman

MIGHTY 25: Chase Millsap – Marine, Green Beret and one helluva patriot

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Mike Hutchings, veteran Airborne soldier and champion of military community

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Lester Lumbad founded the Veterans Chamber of Commerce in Southern Nevada

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Former military kid and Commanders Coach Ron Rivera still bleeds Army green

By Jessica Manfre

lindsey streeter

MIGHTY 25: Retired Army CSM Lindsey Streeter is all in on the business of serving

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: John Boerstler is the Chief Experience Officer of the VA and always a Marine

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Remi Adeleke is on an extraordinary mission to stop human trafficking

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Naval officer Kayla Barron is serving us in the oceans and the stars

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Fighter Pilot Lt. Amanda Lee is flying through barriers

By Jessica Manfre

jennifer dane mighty 25

MIGHTY 25: Jennifer Dane making waves and change for LGBTQ veterans

By Jessica Manfre

This is how much better the modern troop helmet is compared to others in history

A black and white photo of a vintage military aircraft flying over farmland. The plane has a single propeller, a cockpit with a pilot visible, and U.S. Air Force star insignias on the wings and fuselage. The landscape below shows patchwork fields and some trees.

How the Navy feels about finders keepers and sunken wrecks

By Harold C. Hutchison

Could the SR-71 Blackbird have been a fighter plane?

Could the SR-71 Blackbird have been a fighter plane?

By Harold C. Hutchison

Viet Cong defectors marines

These daring defectors turned the Viet Cong against itself

By James Elphick

Why Okinawa is the most haunted place in the military

Why Okinawa is the most haunted place in the military

By Blake Stilwell

Photos of US military legends with their hands in their pockets

Photos of US military legends with their hands in their pockets

By Blake Stilwell

That time Germany scuttled its own navy in sneaky scheme

That time Germany scuttled its own navy in sneaky scheme

That time the Navy almost blew up the President of the United States

That time the Navy almost blew up the President of the United States

By Blake Stilwell

Drones vs. Delta: Who do you think won the first round?

Drones vs. Delta: Who do you think won the first round?

This recruit lost over 100 pounds to join the Marine Corps

By Miguel Ortiz

The best servicemen who were also NBA players

The best servicemen who were also NBA players

By Zackry Colston

A black and white photo of two men engaged in conversation. The man on the left, holding a microphone, has dark, curly hair and is wearing a dark shirt. The man on the right is wearing glasses and a white military uniform with various insignia and ribbons on the chest and shoulder.

Before ‘Ring of Fire,’ Johnny Cash served in the Air Force

By Bethaney Phillips

These soldiers received multiple Medals of Honor

These soldiers received multiple Medals of Honor

By Bethaney Phillips

Watch what happens when aircraft are almost hit by their own bombs

Watch what happens when aircraft are almost hit by their own bombs

By Harold C. Hutchison

How to beat your squad at poker or blackjack

How to beat your squad at poker or blackjack

A close-up view of the nose section of the World War II bomber aircraft "Memphis Belle." The aircraft features a glass nose with twin machine guns protruding, olive drab and tan camouflage paint, and nose art depicting a pin-up girl in a blue dress. The name "Memphis Belle" is painted in yellow near the nose art. The aircraft is displayed indoors, with visible propellers and engine details on the right side.

These WWII bombers were converted into gunships

By Miguel Ortiz

George Custer’s younger brother earned two Medals of Honor in the same week

George Custer’s younger brother earned two Medals of Honor in the same week

By Blake Stilwell

8 soldiers who saved lives when grenades went bad

8 soldiers who saved lives when grenades went bad

By Harold C. Hutchison

irishwoman hong kong

How an Irishwoman from Hong Kong ended up fighting the Spanish in the Philippines

By Miguel Ortiz

The creator of ‘Amazing Grace’ was a sailor with a foul mouth

The creator of ‘Amazing Grace’ was a sailor with a foul mouth

By Blake Stilwell

coast guard Guidon

Everything you ever wanted to know about guidons

By Jessica Evans

Uniform guidelines in the military

Uniform guidelines in the military

By Bethaney Phillips

The Navy designed this lethal one-man turret in World War II

The Navy designed this lethal one-man turret in World War II

By Harold C. Hutchison

Port Hueneme ship

The complete guide to Port Hueneme

By Jessica Evans

barrett sniper rifle

Barrett is making a more affordable version of SOCOM’s new sniper rifle

By Miguel Ortiz

The US military’s first digital camo was a weird one

The US military’s first digital camo was a weird one

By Miguel Ortiz

A black military patrol boat speeding on the water with an American flag flying at the rear. Several soldiers are visible on board, one manning a mounted machine gun. The boat has antennas and radar equipment on top.

The iconic PBR was based on a recreational boat and powered by Jacuzzi jets

By Miguel Ortiz

These 10 ways civilians can simulate military life are just wrong

These 10 ways civilians can simulate military life are just wrong

By Jessica Evans

kamikaze aftermath

Watch rare footage of a Kamikaze attack caught on film

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Why America built 3,000 of these simple nuclear weapons

Why America built 3,000 of these simple nuclear weapons

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is why Fidel Castro froze the body of an American airman

This is why Fidel Castro froze the body of an American airman

By Blake Stilwell

How the P-51 Mustang almost became the A-10

How the P-51 Mustang almost became the A-10

By Harold C. Hutchison

A historical painting depicting a group of colonial military officers in blue and yellow uniforms interacting with Native American men dressed in traditional attire with feathered headdresses. The scene is set in a natural landscape with a river, trees, and rolling hills under a cloudy sky. Additional soldiers and tents are visible in the background, suggesting a military encampment.

How American Indians managed to kill off half of the US Army in a single battle

A military amphibious vehicle carrying soldiers is moving through rough waters. The vehicle has a turret with two guns and an antenna, and several soldiers wearing helmets are visible inside. The scene is dramatic with waves splashing around the vehicle and a cloudy sky overhead. Another similar vehicle is visible in the background.

4 reasons why the Marianas Campaign was the real turning point of the Pacific War