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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

The dopest generation of troops are clearly ’90s kids

The dopest generation of troops are clearly ’90s kids

By Samantha Peterson

George Bush being pulled from the water

Watch the actual WWII sea rescue footage of George Bush

By Shannon Corbeil

The raid on Camp Bastion was a bloody first for some Marine aviators

The raid on Camp Bastion was a bloody first for some Marine aviators

By Blake Stilwell

Saint Patricks Battalion

Here’s what happened when US Army troops deserted to join the enemy

Soldiers in green military uniforms with red and gold accents march in formation, holding rifles with bayonets. They wear peaked caps and white gloves, and their legs are raised high in a synchronized step. Red flags are displayed in the background, along with trees and a building.

5 big differences between American and Chinese troops

U.S. Coast Guard

Happy Birthday USCG: Why some claim the Coast Guard is the oldest and most badass military service branch

By Jessica Manfre

Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the first Black four-star general in the 246-year history of the Marine Corps

Michael Langley was confirmed as the Marine Corps’ first Black four-star General

By Miguel Ortiz

The American howitzer you never heard much about

The American howitzer you never heard much about

By Harold C. Hutchison

How the Huey drastically increased chances of surviving the Vietnam War

How the Huey drastically increased chances of surviving the Vietnam War

By Jacqlyn Cope

f-117 nighthawk

Why the F-117 Nighthawk had such a relatively short service life

CIA’s heroic Gary Schroen, who led first team into Afghanistan days after 9/11, dies at 80

By Miguel Ortiz

Marine Corps Drill Instructor

5 hilarious drill instructor episodes

By Uncle Walkie

Vin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers and Navy veteran, dies at 94

By Miguel Ortiz

b-17 flying fortress

‘The Swoose’ is the oldest intact B-17 Flying Fortress

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of people, including adults and children, stand in front of a reflective black memorial wall engraved with names. Small American flags are placed along the base of the wall. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day.

This Vietnam vet has a unique way of giving back

By Bethaney Phillips

This is how salty old Vietnam drill sergeants and instructors were made

This is how salty old Vietnam drill sergeants and instructors were made

By Harold C. Hutchison

M109A7 Howitzers

The Army bought 40 more M109A7 Howitzers from BAE for $299 million

By Miguel Ortiz

Special Operations Command selected its new Armed Overwatch plane with a $3 billion contract

By Miguel Ortiz

cold war technology

The best Cold War communist military technology was all stolen from the West

By Blake Stilwell

HC-130J Combat King at Tyndall Air Force Base

The complete Tyndall Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

Bomber and crew at Whiteman Air Force Base

The complete Whiteman Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

How the British Army trolled the colonists after leaving New York

How the British Army trolled the colonists after leaving New York

These are weird Navy traditions and their meanings

These are weird Navy traditions and their meanings

By Harold C. Hutchison

The impressive Cheyenne attack helicopter was way ahead of its time

The impressive Cheyenne attack helicopter was way ahead of its time

By Harold C. Hutchison

9 of the biggest mistakes sailors make while at BUD/S

9 of the biggest mistakes sailors make while at BUD/S

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This WWII fighter pilot ‘piggy-backed’ his wingman home after he was shot down

This WWII fighter pilot ‘piggy-backed’ his wingman home after he was shot down

By James Elphick

9 military terms that will make you sound crazy around civilians

9 military terms that will make you sound crazy around civilians

This ‘Church of Patton’ immortalized the General and his Third Army in stained glass

This ‘Church of Patton’ immortalized the General and his Third Army in stained glass

By Blake Stilwell

5 reasons why ‘Bangin’ in Sangin’ was like the Wild West

5 reasons why ‘Bangin’ in Sangin’ was like the Wild West

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is what each lifesaving item does in a Marine’s first aid kit

This is what each lifesaving item does in a Marine’s first aid kit

This is why it’s actually illegal to shoot at pilots who’ve bailed out

This is why it’s actually illegal to shoot at pilots who’ve bailed out

By Harold C. Hutchison

What happens when a submarine runs into an undersea mountain

What happens when a submarine runs into an undersea mountain

By Blake Stilwell

The top 8 ways to throw an epic barracks party

The top 8 ways to throw an epic barracks party

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Entrance to Scott Air Force Base

The complete Scott Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

414th Fighter Group out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

The complete Seymour Johnson Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

A C-130J at Ramstein Air Force Base

The complete Ramstein Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

4 signs it’s time for your Staff NCO to get out

4 signs it’s time for your Staff NCO to get out

This cemetery is the final resting place for the Army’s ‘dishonorable dead’

This cemetery is the final resting place for the Army’s ‘dishonorable dead’

By Blake Stilwell

A desert landscape with a large explosion occurring near a military tank, creating a cloud of smoke and dust. The caption reads "blowing stuff up.

‘A-10 for the win’ and 9 other hilarious military TikToks

By Jessica Evans

A military aircraft, specifically an A-10 Thunderbolt II, is captured mid-flight just above a runway surrounded by dense green trees. The plane's landing gear is extended, and the sky is clear with some scattered clouds. The scene includes a grassy area beside the runway and another aircraft visible in the distance on the left side.

The A-10 refueled and rearmed on a public highway for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz