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9 Movies every Marine needs to watch

By Paul Szoldra

The top 10 militaries in the world

The top 10 militaries in the world

Four military fighter jets flying in formation against a partly cloudy sky with some blue visible. The jets are dark in color and leaving faint vapor trails behind.

Everything you need to know about National POW/MIA day

By Jessica Evans

A pile of heavily rusted and charred firearms, including rifles and handguns, stacked against a wall with exposed wooden beams and insulation. The weapons appear damaged and corroded, with some parts covered in white residue or ash.

The worst single-day loss for the 101st Airborne was a plane crash in Canada

A man and woman cooking together in a bright, modern kitchen. The man is chopping red bell peppers on a cutting board, while the woman stirs a large red pot on the stove. The kitchen features white countertops, white tiled walls, wooden floating shelves with red and white cookware, and a gas stove with red salt and pepper shakers in the foreground.

3 important lessons for navigating marriage after the military

By Hope Griffin

A historical painting of a man in a dark military coat with gold epaulets and beige pants, riding a white horse. The man has white hair and is holding a sword extended forward in his right hand while holding the reins with his left hand. The background features a cloudy sky with a mix of blue and brown tones.

This British marksman could have killed George Washington

By Miguel Ortiz

The top 10 survival skills you should know (If you want to live!)

The top 10 survival skills you should know (If you want to live!)

By Brittany Sulc

5 ways to camp like a soldier

5 ways to camp like a soldier

By Brittany Sulc

Six women in military uniforms stand in front of a wall with the letters "WAC" and an emblem. Five of the women wear dark uniforms, while the woman in the center wears a lighter-colored uniform with several ribbons and badges. They are all smiling and posing for the photo.

From nursing to newspapers, these were the women of Vietnam

By Amanda Huffman

4 reasons military brats make better adults

4 reasons military brats make better adults

By Samantha Peterson

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in combat. The foreground shows a line of infantrymen with muskets and bayonets, advancing and firing. Some soldiers wear tricorn hats and others wear wide-brimmed hats. In the background, mounted officers on horseback lead the troops, while more soldiers in red coats are visible further back. The setting is an open field with leafless trees, suggesting late autumn or winter. The image captures the intensity and movement of the battle.

Why armies used to fight in long lines while marching in the open

Three black-and-white sequential photos show a submarine launching a missile. The first photo captures the submarine on the water surface with the missile positioned on its launch rail. The second photo shows the missile just igniting and beginning to lift off, with smoke and water spray around the launch area. The third photo depicts the missile fully airborne, leaving a large plume of smoke behind as it ascends from the submarine.

That time the Postal Service sent mail via cruise missile

By Miguel Ortiz

This historic battle inspired the final dogfight in the original ‘Top Gun’

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force hired privately-owned F-16s to train its 5th-generation pilots

By Miguel Ortiz

Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders

Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders

By Jessica Manfre

That time Toyota built its own Humvee

By Miguel Ortiz

Bombing of Berlin

The first British air raid on Berlin was perfectly timed

Mornings at Laughlin Air Force Base

The complete base guide to Laughlin Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

The first game at Snapdragon Stadium included a flyover by this Marine alumni

By Miguel Ortiz

King Charles III is a qualified sailor, pilot, parachutist and commando

By Miguel Ortiz

An elderly man wearing a tan military-style jacket with patches and the name "Jim 'Pee Wee' Martin" embroidered on it, a blue tie, and a black cap with "101st Airborne Screaming Eagles" and an eagle emblem. He is touching the brim of his cap with his right hand. The background shows a vast, green landscape under a cloudy sky, with a colorful graffiti-covered surface in the foreground.

WWII 101st Airborne veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin dies at 101

By Miguel Ortiz

nellis air force base flight

The complete base guide to Nellis Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

maxwell air force base statue

The complete guide to Maxwell Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

These are the worst diseases contracted in combat zones by invading armies

camp lejeune lawyers

Affected by contaminated Camp Lejeune water? This legal team can help

The Navy SEALs you didn’t see in Black Hawk Down

The Navy SEALs you didn’t see in Black Hawk Down

By Miguel Ortiz

9/11 memorial neckties

This combat veteran made a 9/11 memorial out of neckties

By Miguel Ortiz

A vintage biplane with a yellow nose and blue propeller blades, featuring a brown camouflage pattern with black markings on the fuselage and landing gear covers. The aircraft has a double-wing structure supported by struts and is displayed indoors on a concrete floor. The tail has a white cross on a brown background with a red tip.

This is the most decorated pilot in the history of the Royal Navy

aircraft at Fairchild AFB

The complete base guide to Fairchild AFB

By Jessica Evans

A group of British guards in traditional red uniforms and tall black bearskin hats marching in formation outside a gated palace entrance under a partly cloudy sky. Some guards stand at attention in the background.

How 9/11 caused Queen Elizabeth to break a 600-year-old royal tradition

By Miguel Ortiz

Get pumped with this Navy SEAL speech

By Jessica Evans

Fort Campbell training

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The complete post guide to Fort Campbell

By Jessica Evans

visit Fort Jackson

The complete post guide to Fort Jackson

By Jessica Evans

Fort Leavenworth

The complete post guide to Fort Leavenworth

By Jessica Evans

The Army developed a human catapult to launch Special Forces onto rooftops

soldier at Fort McCoy

The complete post guide to Fort McCoy

By Jessica Evans

A large aircraft carrier sailing on the ocean, viewed from an elevated angle. The ship has a flat flight deck with no visible aircraft on it, and a superstructure with antennas and radar equipment near the center. The ship is creating a wake as it moves through the water. The image is in black and white.

A Navy machinist fought an air battle from a plane parked on its carrier’s flight deck

Two views of a U.S. Army Springfield Armory M85 .50 caliber machine gun are shown, one from the right side and one from the left side. The machine gun has a long barrel with a perforated heat shield near the receiver and a distinctive muzzle brake at the end. The image is dated June 12, 1963.

This machine gun tried (and failed) to replace the Ma Deuce

By Miguel Ortiz

These are the best military uniform items authorized for use in civilian attire

taiwan air force

The 4 fighter jets flown by the Taiwanese Air Force

By Miguel Ortiz

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

8 examples of the military’s dark humor

8 examples of the military’s dark humor

By Orvelin Valle

The complete post guide to Fort Polk

By Jessica Evans

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle

The complete post guide to Fort Sam Houston

By Jessica Evans

strange vehicles

Strange military vehicles you never knew existed

By Bethaney Phillips

A close-up of a man in a military uniform speaking into a microphone, with numerous medals and ribbons on his chest. To the left, a waving American flag is partially visible with a soft white gradient overlay. A vertical red, white, and blue stripe separates the two sections.

Green Beret and MOH recipient reflects on serving

By Jessica Manfre

How Don Rickles honed his craft during the greatest conflict in human history

By Jim Fletcher

Left side: Three people standing on a city street during the day. Two women wearing black tops and jeans flank a man in the middle wearing a blue graphic t-shirt, jeans, and a dark jacket. The background shows buildings, a street intersection, and pedestrians. Right side: Silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle, standing against a bright red-orange light source that creates a dramatic glow and rays. The soldier is wearing tactical gear and a helmet, with the scene appearing misty or smoky.

Why you should ‘Rock the Green Beret’ in Nashville for Veterans Day weekend

By Jessica Manfre

A U.S. Air Force bomber aircraft is shown mid-flight releasing multiple bombs in a staggered pattern against a cloudy sky. The plane is white with a visible tail number "70162" and the U.S. Air Force insignia on the fuselage.

The Air Force used a ‘Dog Doo’ transmitter in Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

The 8 demonstration aircraft flown by the legendary Blue Angels

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of a naval destroyer ship moving through the water, creating a wake along its side. The ship has a tall mast with antennas and flags, a single smokestack, and multiple gun turrets along the deck. The number "173" is visible on the bow. The background shows a faint outline of land across the water.

The original ‘Philadelphia Experiment’ was about a US Navy cloaking device

This is how modern submarines do not run out of oxygen while submerged

Five men in military uniforms from the Civil War era are posed indoors. Four are standing, and one is seated on a chair in the center. The men wear double-breasted coats with shoulder straps and kepi hats. One man on the far left has a crutch leaning against a chair beside him. The man on the far right holds a sword and stands with a slight lean. The setting includes a patterned carpet and an ornate chair.

This Civil War general might be the most interesting man of the 19th century

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of an early aircraft carrier at sea, showing a flat flight deck with a large superstructure and mast on the left side. Smoke is coming from the funnel, and the ship is surrounded by calm water. The design appears to be from the early 20th century, with a relatively simple and utilitarian structure.

The Navy converted side-wheel paddle steamers into WWII aircraft carriers

By Miguel Ortiz

A large warehouse filled with numerous stacked mailbags on both sides of a central aisle. Several men, some in uniform and others in suits, are standing or walking among the mailbags. The space is supported by wooden beams and lit by overhead lights, creating a busy and organized atmosphere. The image appears to be historical, likely from the early 20th century.

Here’s how the USPS delivered 12 million letters a week during WWI

By Bethaney Phillips

The left side shows a military aircraft interior with multiple flag-draped coffins lined up, attended by soldiers in uniform. The right side features a group selfie with a soldier wearing sunglasses and tactical gear, smiling alongside several civilians, including children and men wearing blue caps, against a plain wall.

‘Was it worth it?’ One year out of Afghanistan, a Marine reflects on service

By Jessica Manfre

Snipers may have changed the course of the entire Revolutionary War

Tripoli military force

America’s first authorization for use of military force came in 1801

The Airbus Zephyr completed the longest recorded drone flight during an Army test

By Miguel Ortiz

The 5 most common causes of death in the US military during the Global War on Terror

Today in military history: First American destroyer sunk by enemy

Today in military history: First American destroyer sunk by enemy

4 of Army’s best spirit spots since they broke their 14-year losing streak

4 of Army’s best spirit spots since they broke their 14-year losing streak

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Germany declares war against the US

Today in military history: Germany declares war against the US

Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge