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5-year-old military child becomes one of youngest members admitted to MENSA 5-year-old military child becomes one of youngest members admitted to MENSA

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Today in military history: US pilots get green light to destroy anti-aircraft targets Today in military history: US pilots get green light to destroy anti-aircraft targets

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An AC-130U gunship from the 4th Special Operations Squadron, jettisons flares over an area near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The flares are a countermeasure for heat seeking missiles that may be launched at the aircraft during real world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

An AC-130 gunship refueled and rearmed on a highway in Arkansas An AC-130 gunship refueled and rearmed on a highway in Arkansas

By Miguel Ortiz

Union Navy at Mobile Bay

Today in military history: Union victory at Mobile Bay Today in military history: Union victory at Mobile Bay

Senior Airman Shelby Duncan, 582nd Operational Support Squadron Det. 5 special missions aviator, mans an M240D machine gun at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 14, 2016. The 54th Helicopter Squadron has two M240s per aircraft to help deter adversaries and defend the 91st Missile Wing’s Airmen and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)

Exciting Air Force jobs you didn’t know about Exciting Air Force jobs you didn’t know about

By Jessica Evans

(Original Caption) 9/1972: Close-up of actor/comedian Bob Newhart in his office at home.

Bob Newhart, comedy legend and US Army veteran passes at 94 Bob Newhart, comedy legend and US Army veteran passes at 94

US Senator JD Vance (R-OH) (L) shakes hands with former US President Donald Trump during an event at the East Palestine Fire Department in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 22, 2023. - Hundreds of evacuated residents have been allowed to return home following a cargo train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023, however many have voiced alarm over health issues, with some reporting headaches and stating that they fear they may end up with cancer in several years. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)

Marine veteran tapped as President Trump’s running mate Marine veteran tapped as President Trump’s running mate

By Tessa Robinson

Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time

Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

By Miguel Ortiz

soldiers are in the shade

4 Army tips to beat the summer heat 4 Army tips to beat the summer heat

By Miguel Ortiz

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The Marine Corps connection to Stetson Hats, a mainstay of American West culture The Marine Corps connection to Stetson Hats, a mainstay of American West culture

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

By Miguel Ortiz

ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 14: Actor Bill Cobbs attends the Sunscreen Film Festival Opening Night at Baywalk Muvico on April 14, 2010 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Tim Boyles/Getty Images)

Before Bill Cobbs was a successful actor, he served in the Air Force Before Bill Cobbs was a successful actor, he served in the Air Force

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle

By Miguel Ortiz, By Tessa Robinson

7 pranks that can only be done in the military 7 pranks that can only be done in the military

Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’

Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’ Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a coloring book

The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a coloring book The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a coloring book

By Blake Stilwell

That time American and Russian tanks faced off in a divided Berlin That time American and Russian tanks faced off in a divided Berlin

The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs

The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs

By Jessica Evans

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

By Kathryn Butler

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

By Jessica Manfre

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

By Miguel Ortiz

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space 91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

By Miguel Ortiz

On the left, a promotional poster for Tun Tavern, on the left, a sketch of the Tavern in pencil

Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt

By Miguel Ortiz

4 Royal Marines once strapped themselves to attack helicopters and rode into a Taliban compound 4 Royal Marines once strapped themselves to attack helicopters and rode into a Taliban compound

A woman holds a large key as a representative of the new car she was given by USAA

USAA gives car to deserving sailor USAA gives car to deserving sailor

By Tessa Robinson

How privateering worked in the American Revolution

How privateering worked in the American Revolution How privateering worked in the American Revolution

This World War II ace shot down 19 enemy planes in just 6 missions This World War II ace shot down 19 enemy planes in just 6 missions

Aerial gunner, Loyce Edward Deen, was buried at sea inside his aircraft Aerial gunner, Loyce Edward Deen, was buried at sea inside his aircraft

By Blake Stilwell

WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member

WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member

By Tessa Robinson

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

By Orvelin Valle

difference between f-16 and f-18

6 differences between the Air Force’s F-16 and the Navy’s F-18 6 differences between the Air Force’s F-16 and the Navy’s F-18

By Harold C. Hutchison

Frederick W. Smith, decorated Vietnam Veteran and founder of FedEx, awarded 2024 Veteran of the Year

Frederick W. Smith, decorated Vietnam Veteran and founder of FedEx, awarded 2024 Veteran of the Year Frederick W. Smith, decorated Vietnam Veteran and founder of FedEx, awarded 2024 Veteran of the Year

An airman repairs a B-29 bomber

Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again

By Tessa Robinson

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

By Miguel Ortiz

This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace

By Miguel Ortiz

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training

By Orvelin Valle

Mysterious ghost ships are still being found by the Navy and Coast Guard Mysterious ghost ships are still being found by the Navy and Coast Guard

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Why The Punisher is so beloved by the military Why The Punisher is so beloved by the military

By Eric Milzarski

A portrait of Edmund L. Gruber in 1942. Gruber composed the Army Anthem.

U.S. Army Song: 5 facts about the iconic tune U.S. Army Song: 5 facts about the iconic tune

By Shannon Corbeil

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

By Tessa Robinson

Jamie Farr: 10 Questions with MASH star and famed actor Jamie Farr: 10 Questions with MASH star and famed actor

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Rob Riggle doubled-down on his USMC service while clearing rubble at Ground Zero Rob Riggle doubled-down on his USMC service while clearing rubble at Ground Zero

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose

By Miguel Ortiz

Sheep in a bath

‘Sheep Dipping’ is the worst name for the military’s best job ‘Sheep Dipping’ is the worst name for the military’s best job

By Blake Stilwell

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Why the ‘peanut butter’ shot is the most dreaded injection Why the ‘peanut butter’ shot is the most dreaded injection

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Army lacrosse runs onto the field

Army lacrosse is ranked #1 in the country for the first time in history Army lacrosse is ranked #1 in the country for the first time in history

By Tessa Robinson

5 differences between Navy and Air Force fighter pilots 5 differences between Navy and Air Force fighter pilots

A sentinel guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a snowstorm

What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Blake Stilwell

5 best sniper rifles of all time

5 best sniper rifles of all time 5 best sniper rifles of all time

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How a Marine smuggled a Bahraini Princess into the United States How a Marine smuggled a Bahraini Princess into the United States

By Blake Stilwell

Left: Navy Veterans Ally Islin and Lindsay Rheiner on a job site pose for a photo. Photo courtesy Doug Doan. Right: Independence Hydrogen worksite. Photo courtesy Doug Doan.

New hydrogen plant hires badass women veterans to kickstart the economy New hydrogen plant hires badass women veterans to kickstart the economy

These 4 inmates have been on military death row for a combined 80 years

These 4 inmates have been on military death row for a combined 80 years These 4 inmates have been on military death row for a combined 80 years

By Blake Stilwell

Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme, is a complete beast

Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme, is a complete beast Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme, is a complete beast

By Blake Stilwell

That time the Army put a laser on an Apache attack helicopter

That time the Army put a laser on an Apache attack helicopter That time the Army put a laser on an Apache attack helicopter

5 Native American tribes most feared by the US Army

5 Native American tribes most feared by the US Army 5 Native American tribes most feared by the US Army

By Blake Stilwell

best special operations units

10 most lethal special operations units from around the world 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

By Shannon Corbeil

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

A photo collage of two Navy SEALs killed in the Gulf of Aden January 11, 2024.

Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice? Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice?

By Tessa Robinson

How many of these 25 military-related Jeopardy questions can you answer?

How many of these 25 military-related Jeopardy questions can you answer? How many of these 25 military-related Jeopardy questions can you answer?

By Caroline Suber

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

By Ian D’Costa

The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement

The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement

By Blake Stilwell

photo collage of Miss America Madison Marsh

USAF officer makes history as first active duty Miss America USAF officer makes history as first active duty Miss America

By Tessa Robinson