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apache helicopter

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

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

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

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

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

WATCH: Vietnam Veteran Captain Dale Dye on life, Hollywood and service

WATCH: Vietnam Veteran Captain Dale Dye on life, Hollywood and service

Today in military history: Siege of Fort Morgan

Interview with SSG Kenneth Lepore, Ohio Army National Guard Recruiter

Interview with SSG Kenneth Lepore, Ohio Army National Guard Recruiter

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

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

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

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

This flag made by a WWII POW is in the Smithsonian Museum

5 terribly hilarious gifts to scuff up a basic trainee

By Eric Milzarski

The reason Army helicopters are named after native tribes will make you smile

The reason Army helicopters are named after native tribes will make you smile

By Harold C. Hutchison

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Jessica Evans

food as a weapon

5 times using food as a weapon helped turn the tide of a battle

Xian H-6K bomber

China’s huge anti-ship missile has to be launched from a aircraft sling

This is the deadliest airplane ever, period, end of discussion

This is the deadliest airplane ever, period, end of discussion

By Orvelin Valle

What happens when two carriers kick in your door at once

What happens when two carriers kick in your door at once

This awesome sea story explains why blue falcons get absolutely no love

This awesome sea story explains why blue falcons get absolutely no love

By Orvelin Valle

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 little-known facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

5 little-known facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Jessica Evans

Watch: What’s the right order for the Colors?

Watch: What’s the right order for the Colors?

By Jessica Evans

During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war

During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war

By Bethaney Phillips

massive ordnance penetrator MOAB

This bomb is heavier than the ‘MOAB’

By Harold C. Hutchison

Fort Benning History: ‘Temporary’ during WWI

Fort Benning History: ‘Temporary’ during WWI

By Jessica Evans

Navy Federal provides support for active duty members deployed to Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Navy Federal provides support for active duty members deployed to Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Navy Federal Credit Union

13 travel hacks to help sailors deploy like pros

13 travel hacks to help sailors deploy like pros

By Orvelin Valle

Russia only started issuing socks to its soldiers in 2013

Russia only started issuing socks to its soldiers in 2013

15 photos show how visiting VIPs show honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

15 photos show how visiting VIPs show honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

This C-130 landing on an aircraft carrier will make you rethink physics

This C-130 landing on an aircraft carrier will make you rethink physics

By Orvelin Valle

green beret medal of honor

Why this Green Beret was nominated for three Medals of Honor but only got one

5 things you may not know about the Korean War

5 things you may not know about the Korean War

By Tim Kirkpatrick

8 girly songs only a real squad leader sings

8 girly songs only a real squad leader sings

Marines stole the spotlight from the National Guard in the LA Riots

Marines stole the spotlight from the National Guard in the LA Riots

By Blake Stilwell

Why the M-60 ‘Pig’ remains one of the best US machine guns ever

Why the M-60 ‘Pig’ remains one of the best US machine guns ever

Detroit surrenders

Today in military history: Detroit surrenders without a fight

The wreck of the first U.S. Navy destroyer lost to enemy action has been found

By Miguel Ortiz

offutt air force base

The complete Offutt Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

show at McGuire Air Force Base

The complete McGuire Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

langley air force base

The complete Langley Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

An Army veteran and Brink’s guard escaped two disasters only to die in the 9/11 attacks

This Union officer might be the most wounded soldier in the Civil War

This is why most military aircraft have ashtrays

This is why most military aircraft have ashtrays

By Eric Milzarski

The Navy named a carrier after the fictional Shangri-La because of FDR

The Navy named a carrier after the fictional Shangri-La because of FDR

By Miguel Ortiz

How a civilian aircraft in distress set a world glider record

How a civilian aircraft in distress set a world glider record

By Blake Stilwell