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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

helicopters native american blessing names army

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

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