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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

Three uniformed soldiers stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with two soldiers holding rifles on either side and one soldier standing at attention in the center. The soldiers wear dark blue dress uniforms with gold stripes on the pants, white gloves, and black hats with gold trim. The background features a white marble monument and neatly trimmed green hedges.

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

By Jessica Evans

A group of uniformed military personnel standing in a line, each holding flags or rifles. They are wearing face masks and white gloves, with various military dress uniforms including navy, army, and air force attire. The background shows greenery and an overcast sky.

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

By Jessica Evans

A soldier wearing camouflage gear is lying down in a shallow dugout or foxhole in the sand. Next to the soldier, a Doberman dog is sitting alert, tethered by a chain leash. A rifle and a bag are placed on the edge of the dugout. The scene appears to be from a wartime or military training setting.

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

Three soldiers in green camouflage uniforms and helmets are moving through a rocky, uneven terrain. They are carrying rifles and wearing tactical gear, including gloves and knee pads. The background shows dry grass and some bushes under bright sunlight.

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

A young woman with braided hair and a gray cardigan over a tied white shirt is dancing in a school hallway. She is surrounded by several other women dressed similarly in white tied shirts and black skirts, also dancing. The hallway has lockers on one side and bright light coming from windows at the far end.

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

Aircraft carrier numbered 38 sailing on the ocean, with numerous fighter jets lined up on its flight deck. The ship has a large control tower with various antennas and radar equipment. The sea is calm and the sky is partly cloudy.

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

6 reasons why being a Roman Legionnaire would suck

6 reasons why being a Roman Legionnaire would suck

This is why enlisted Marines should wear rank on their sleeves

This is why enlisted Marines should wear rank on their sleeves

By Donald Baker

This artist flies with the Air Force to capture its modern history in paint

By Miguel Ortiz

This WWI Navy vet stole the 1920 Olympic flag

By Miguel Ortiz

An Air Force pilot used a commercial GPS system during the Iraq War

4 important training exercises that seem useless at first glance

4 important training exercises that seem useless at first glance

A green military off-road vehicle with large rugged tires is driving through a forested area with dry grass and trees. The vehicle has an open frame design and is carrying several soldiers in camouflage uniforms and gear, with additional equipment strapped to the roof. The headlights and amber lights on the front are on, and the vehicle appears to be wet, possibly from rain.

The Army’s Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Squad Vehicle is getting a laser

By Miguel Ortiz

That time two countries’ Special Forces squared off in combat

That time two countries’ Special Forces squared off in combat

By James Elphick

7 best ways to pass time on a combat deployment

7 best ways to pass time on a combat deployment

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia

The last shots of the American Civil War were fired in Russia

By Blake Stilwell

This is how navies conducted man overboard drills during the Golden Age of Sail

Fort Rucker Army Birthday Run

The complete guide to Fort Rucker

By Jessica Evans

The youngest NCO in Army history shot a Confederate officer at age 12

How ‘having guts’ actually meant being an able US troop

How ‘having guts’ actually meant being an able US troop

By Blake Stilwell

The first man killed in the Vietnam War was murdered by a fellow airman

The first man killed in the Vietnam War was murdered by a fellow airman

By Blake Stilwell

A group of young men in green shirts and shorts are carrying a large metal frame filled with bags of collected trash and debris on a sandy beach near the ocean. The trash includes plastic bags, containers, and other assorted waste. The background shows the sea with some rocks and a distant shoreline.

The 4 things American troops fear the most in the world

airman at Keesler Air Force Base

The complete Keesler Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

How to fly a supersonic Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum right now

A set of playing cards spread out on a gray surface, each card featuring a photo and name of an individual, including a prominent card with a photo of Saddam Hussein labeled "President." The deck box nearby is labeled "IRAQI PLAYING CARDS." There is also a signed document partially visible on the right side of the surface.

The story behind Saddam Hussein’s massive $1 billion bank robbery

This MoH recipient led one of the most successful hand-to-hand assaults in WWII

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Everything you need to know about the Air Force’s navy

Everything you need to know about the Air Force’s navy

By Blake Stilwell

The differences between flying for the Marine Corps and the Air Force

The differences between flying for the Marine Corps and the Air Force

By Blake Stilwell

What happened when 200 insurgents attacked these 49 Americans

What happened when 200 insurgents attacked these 49 Americans

7 times they found something on ‘Storage Wars’ that could’ve been hidden in a barracks

7 times they found something on ‘Storage Wars’ that could’ve been hidden in a barracks

By Zackry Colston

The Air Force flies government officials in these modified Boeing 737s

By Miguel Ortiz

The ridiculous anatomy of most Army Reserve drill days

The ridiculous anatomy of most Army Reserve drill days

One of the most unusual military units of all time

4 most unusual military units of all time

By Jessica Evans

It was once against military code to curse in uniform

It was once against military code to curse in uniform

By Bethaney Phillips

Three men paddling green kayaks on a body of water near a dock with boats. The man in the foreground wears a red life jacket and black clothing, the man behind him wears a yellow life jacket, and the man furthest back wears a blue life jacket and sunglasses. They are actively paddling with double-bladed paddles.

Top 5 sports to incorporate into group PT in 2022

A detailed black and white illustration depicts a large sea creature, resembling a kraken or giant squid, attacking a wooden sailing ship with multiple masts and sails. The creature's long tentacles are wrapped around the ship, causing chaos among the crew who are shown in various states of alarm and action. In the background, another ship sails calmly, and cliffs or rocky formations are visible on the horizon. The caption below the image reads, "THE KRAKEN SUPPOSED A SEPIA OR CUTTLE FISH. (from Denys Montford).

WATCH: This the most vicious sea monster to ever terrorize the Royal Navy

A military transport aircraft flying above the clouds, releasing multiple bright flares from its sides and underside. The plane has four propeller engines and a gray body, with the flares creating streaks of light against the cloudy sky.

This cannon has been in service since WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Crimson Tide is one of the most awesome Navy films that you should watch at least once

6 awesome Navy films that you should watch

By Eric Milzarski

Here’s why it’s a bad idea to snipe at US Army soldiers

Here’s why it’s a bad idea to snipe at US Army soldiers

By Orvelin Valle