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A man and a young girl are in a kitchen, with the man holding a tablet showing a video call with a woman in military uniform. The woman on the screen has short blonde hair and is smiling. The girl has blonde hair tied back with a blue hair tie and is looking at the tablet. The background includes kitchen cabinets, a refrigerator with magnets, and a toaster.

This Army Reserve holiday short film is the hug we all need

Battle of Missionary Ridge

This Civil War ‘miracle’ was the beginning of the end of the Confederacy

airman at Fort Huachuca

The complete post guide to Fort Huachuca

By Jessica Evans

The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history

The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history

How wounded vets can earn solo skydiving licenses

By Shannon Corbeil

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The complete guide to Hill Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

After 77 years as a ‘John Doe,’ WWII veteran’s remains identified and returned home

By Bethaney Phillips

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The US Air Force is a partner on the new Boom supersonic commercial jet

By Miguel Ortiz

A split image with the left side showing a textured, vintage-style American flag with visible stars and stripes in faded red, white, and blue colors. The right side features a black-and-white photo of a man in military uniform sitting on a bench in front of an American flag. The man is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. A vertical red, white, and blue stripe separates the two images.

Green Beret joins Warrior Rising in expanding veteran entrepreneurship

By Jessica Manfre

This Navy hero’s descendants were baptized on the ship named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

A triptych of three portraits of the same man at different stages of life: on the left, a younger man with a full beard and mustache wearing a black polo shirt with arms crossed; in the center, a black-and-white photo of the man in a naval officer's uniform with a hat, standing in front of an American flag; on the right, an older man with white hair and beard wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie and military medals, standing outdoors with trees in the background.

Cdr. Richard Marcinko, the first commanding officer of SEAL Team SIX, dies at 81

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photograph showing a large wooden structure, possibly a dam or lock, under construction along a riverbank. Several workers are visible on top of the structure. The river flows behind the construction site, with trees lining the opposite bank and hills in the background. Smoke rises from a boat or industrial site across the river.

Today in military history: Congress establishes Army Corps of Engineers

A historical scene depicting a group of men in 18th-century military uniforms on a sandy beach. Some men are standing or walking, while others are pushing or pulling wooden rowboats into the water. Several sailboats and rowboats are visible on the choppy sea, with a partly cloudy sky overhead. The shoreline has some greenery and palm trees in the background.

Today in military history: Battle of Nassau – first US amphibious landing

A large, gray naval ship docked at a pier with two gangways extending to the shore. The ship has multiple antennas and masts, a lifeboat on the side, and the letters "GER" visible on the bow. Several people are walking and standing on the pier near the ship. In the background, there is a river with smaller boats and a cityscape of high-rise buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

N. Korea seizes US ship ‘Pueblo’

The Air Force kicked off its 75th anniversary with the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl

The Air Force kicked off its 75th anniversary with the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl

By Miguel Ortiz

An elderly man in a military flight suit and cap stands confidently with hands on hips in front of a large vintage aircraft marked "MATS" on the fuselage. The aircraft has a polished metal exterior and propeller engines. The man is smiling and looking slightly upward.

Berlin Airlift ‘Candy Bomber’ Col. Gail Halvorsen dies at 101

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of U.S. Air Force personnel in formal blue uniforms and white gloves stand in formation in front of a large C-17 military transport aircraft. Three members in the center hold flags, and the aircraft's nose and part of its fuselage are visible, displaying "U.S. AIR FORCE," "C-17," and "0025 412TH TW" markings. The scene is outdoors on a clear day with a blue sky.

This Air Force Honor Guard traveled a record-breaking 1 million miles in 2021

By Miguel Ortiz

A long line of soldiers standing in formation, each holding a rifle with a bayonet attached. They are wearing dark uniforms and hats, standing on a dirt ground next to a row of tents. The image is black and white, suggesting it is from a historical period.

Today in military history: Puerto Ricans become US citizens to fight with Allies

A group of military amphibious vehicles carrying soldiers is moving through shallow water toward a shoreline with mountains in the background. The image is in black and white, showing the vehicles creating splashes as they advance.

Today in military history: Operation Ripper drives communist forces north

Air Force veteran and Tejano rapper, ZEUS, to release new album

Air Force veteran and Tejano rapper, ZEUS, to release new album

By Vincent Vargas

Large military aircraft carrier ship at sea with crew members standing on the deck and along the edges, featuring a prominent bow anchor chain and various antennas and equipment on the superstructure. A small boat is visible near the stern of the ship. The image is in black and white.

This was the only American carrier sunk in the Atlantic during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

A pilot wearing a helmet labeled "MAVERICK" and an oxygen mask is seated in the cockpit of a fighter jet flying over the ocean, accompanied by three other fighter jets in formation.

Final ‘Top Gun 2’ trailer will give you ‘Goose’ bumps

By Shannon Corbeil

Left side: A person in military camouflage uniform holds a gray stuffed animal resembling a donkey. The background is a plain, overcast sky. Right side: A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms march under a tree canopy. The soldier in front carries a red flag with yellow text and emblem.

How this child with a heart condition became a Marine for a day

By Miguel Ortiz

SIG Sauer won the Army’s new rifle and machine gun contract for $20.4 million

By Miguel Ortiz

Three vertical images side by side, each showing a different scene involving military or tactical gear. Left: A shirtless man wearing a gas mask and black shorts squats in a small tiled shower stall, holding a white object near the floor. Center: A soldier in full camouflage uniform and tactical gear is walking forward on a green outdoor shooting range with wooden posts and target silhouettes in the background under a cloudy sky. Right: Two soldiers dressed in winter camouflage gear walk along a snowy forest path with tall pine trees on either side, carrying rifles and large backpacks.

The laugh you need: Top 10 military TikToks of the week

By Jessica Evans

A naval warship is sailing on the ocean, firing a purple laser beam at a target in the distance, which is emitting smoke and appears to be hit. The ship is gray with various antennas and equipment on its deck, and it is creating a wake as it moves through the water.

Navy shoots down cruise missile drone with an electric laser in ground-breaking first

By Miguel Ortiz

A person in camouflage military uniform holding a telephone handset to their ear, with a desk phone visible in front of them. The image is in black and white and shows the person from behind.

The Veterans Crisis Line has a new 3-digit phone number

By Miguel Ortiz

The 18 greatest fighter aircraft of all time

The 18 greatest fighter aircraft of all time

By Ward Carroll

How the legendary U-2 spy plane landed on an aircraft carrier

Three men are shown in a black and white photo. Two of them are wearing military dress uniforms and holding guitars, while the third man, dressed in a suit, is speaking to them. They are positioned in front of a curtain, with a microphone stand visible between the two men in uniform.

Former Marine Don Everly of the Everly Brothers passed away at 84

By Miguel Ortiz

5 hints that your deployment is about to get extended

By Eric Milzarski

This is why ACUs have buttons on their pants and a zipper on the blouse

By Eric Milzarski

5 reasons why Rip It is the go-to energy drink for infantrymen

By Tim Kirkpatrick

most decorated sailor

This is the most decorated enlisted sailor in US military history

By Blake Stilwell

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This is why the Apache helicopter is a tank’s worst nightmare

By Harold C. Hutchison

7 craziest moments in Army history

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

By James Elphick

4 war comics that would make great movies

By Eric Milzarski

‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ trailer based on crazy true story

By Shannon Corbeil

8 events in Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ that would never actually happen

By Bethaney Phillips

This is why Lt. Col. Lee Archer is one of the most famous pilots in history

Paratroopers launching from a plane

Paratroopers carry reserve chutes…and sometimes flotation devices

By Miguel Ortiz

That time the Navy considered flying Harriers off Iowa-class battleships

That time the Navy considered flying Harriers off Iowa-class battleships

By Harold C. Hutchison

7 more phrases old school veterans can’t stop saying — and we love it

7 more phrases old school veterans can’t stop saying — and we love it

By Tim Kirkpatrick

How Russia’s only carrier would fight an American carrier

How Russia’s only carrier would fight an American carrier

By Harold C. Hutchison

Special Forces veteran uses terminal illness to save others

By Jessica Manfre

This landmine can hit enemy vehicles from above

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is lying prone on the ground, aiming a rifle supported by two stacked sandbags. The terrain is a mix of dirt and sparse grass, and a white barrel is visible in the background.

SIG Sauer dominates US military small arms with latest Special Operations contract

By Miguel Ortiz

The history behind Maverick’s jackets in both Top Gun movies

The history behind Maverick’s jackets in both Top Gun movies

By Miguel Ortiz

The German Army is selecting a new service rifle…again

The German Army is selecting a new service rifle…again

By Miguel Ortiz

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

Two women are seated facing each other in a spacious, dimly lit room with large windows. One woman, dressed in black with a blazer and heels, sits with her legs crossed. The other woman, wearing a leopard print coat, blue skirt, and black boots, holds a notebook and gestures with her hand. Professional lighting equipment is positioned between them.

MIGHTY 25: Meet Shannon Razsadin, a champion for military families everywhere

By Jessica Manfre

Burke Waldron navy veteran

Watch this 92-year-old World War II veteran bring the heat at a major league baseball game

Today in military history: Siege of Fort Morgan

Two black World War II-era fighter planes with white stars and checkered patterns on their tails are attacking a silver Japanese aircraft with red circular markings on its wings and fuselage, causing visible damage and debris in the air. The scene takes place above a body of water under a cloudy sky.

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes

Aerial view of a coastal area with a white L-shaped pier extending into the water. Near the pier, partially submerged in the water, is the rusted and broken remains of a shipwreck. The shoreline has grassy land with scattered palm trees, a few parked cars, and small buildings. The water is calm and blue-green in color.

A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

The ‘Prisoner Exchange’ is the coolest Army-Navy tradition no one talks about

The ‘Prisoner Exchange’ is the coolest Army-Navy tradition no one talks about

By Blake Stilwell

5 terribly hilarious gifts to scuff up a basic trainee

By Eric Milzarski

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Why Army helicopters are named after Native tribes

By Harold C. Hutchison

Soldiers are advancing on foot alongside a tank moving through a wooded area with scattered trees and underbrush. The scene appears to be from a historical military operation, with the soldiers in combat posture and the tank providing armored support.

This is why the 1961 Bay of Pigs operation in Cuba failed

A group of clone troopers in white armor with red markings, standing in formation and holding rifles, set against an orange sky with a large starship hovering in the background.

The best prequel Star Wars vehicle for each branch of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

Buffalo Soldier

Who the original Buffalo Soldiers were and how they got their nickname

A long, straight road stretches into the distance through a desert town with scattered buildings and palm trees. Vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, travel along the road. On the right side, there is a prominent Best Western hotel sign. The landscape features dry hills and mountains under a clear sky.

If you love staying inside, these 4 duty stations are for you

By Jessica Evans