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A recreational vehicle (RV) and a silver SUV are parked near trees and bushes in a grassy area with hills in the background. A vibrant rainbow arcs across the sky above a distant flat landscape with buildings.

Adventure seekers, this PCS wish list is for you!

By Jessica Evans

6 nice perks of joining Special Forces while in the US Army

6 nice perks of joining Special Forces while in the US Army

A soldier in desert camouflage uniform and gear is kneeling on sandy terrain, throwing a grenade into the air against a clear sky. The scene is set in a vast, open desert with rippled sand patterns.

The origins and meanings of the terms used to insult Marines

Four soldiers wearing helmets and military gear stand in front of a propeller aircraft at night, all looking down at their wrists as if checking watches or equipment.

The bold plan to capture 2 mined bridges on D-Day

7 undeniable signs you’re a super POG

7 undeniable signs you’re a super POG

Silhouette of a soldier wearing a helmet with antennas, standing outdoors against a cloudy sky during sunset. Next to it, a white ceramic cup filled with steaming black coffee on a black background.

Old Salt Coffee promises sea-story nostalgia and a really good cup of joe

By Jessica Manfre

The awesome reason some Air Force fighters have green stars

The awesome reason some Air Force fighters have green stars

Watch one of the baddest A-10 pilots ever land after being hit by a missile

Watch one of the baddest A-10 pilots ever land after being hit by a missile

By Orvelin Valle

A man with short dark hair and a mustache is smiling, wearing a colorful shirt with various patterns including maps and campfires. Behind him is a black wall with white and blue text that reads "DAVID PERE FROM MILITARY TO MILLIONAIRE." On the wall are two shelves, one holding a folded American flag in a triangular display case and some books, and the other holding a red pillow with a white YouTube play button and the word "Subscribe." To the right, there are three wooden baseball bats standing upright against a white wall.

Thrift Savings Plan strategies to employ today

By Jessica Evans

Four soldiers wearing helmets and military uniforms are gathered around a table inside a wooden structure. One soldier is kneeling on the floor, another is squatting, and two are standing, all focused on a machine gun placed on the table. The setting appears to be a training or briefing session.

These gigantic weapons helped train troops during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

The submarine that smuggled 130 soldiers out of Crete

The submarine that smuggled 130 soldiers out of Crete

8 signs you might be a drill sergeant

8 signs you might be a drill sergeant

By Samantha Peterson

This sub sank because its commander couldn’t flush his toilet

This sub sank because its commander couldn’t flush his toilet

Check out the Air Force’s old dress white uniform

Check out the Air Force’s old dress white uniform

By Blake Stilwell

5 awful military haircuts that would fail inspection

5 awful military haircuts that would fail inspection

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Rangers bulldozers Urgent Fury

That time Rangers stole a bulldozer for an assault vehicle

The unofficial nickname of the US’ largest cargo plane may surprise you

The unofficial nickname of the US’ largest cargo plane may surprise you

By Blake Stilwell

Top 3 deadliest animals troops encountered in combat

Top 3 deadliest animals troops encountered in combat

What German soldiers thought about Americans in the aftermath of World War I

What German soldiers thought about Americans in the aftermath of World War I

This cockpit video shows the moment two Navy Tomcats shot down Libyan MiGs

This cockpit video shows the moment two Navy Tomcats shot down Libyan MiGs

By Harold C. Hutchison

Life aboard WWII submarines was brutal

Life aboard WWII submarines was brutal

By James Elphick

7 canceled weapons that you’ll wish were standard issue

7 canceled weapons that you’ll wish were standard issue

Why balloons were some of the scariest targets of World War I

Why balloons were some of the scariest targets of World War I

The origin of the Army’s viral Bad Banana Company

By Miguel Ortiz

This flight student’s first attempt to land on an aircraft carrier ended in disaster

This flight student’s first attempt to land on an aircraft carrier ended in disaster

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters from the 4th Infantry Division's 4th Combat Aviation Brigade used Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

The complete Wright-Patterson Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing waist-deep in muddy water. One person is holding a document, possibly reading from it, while others stand attentively. In the background, several more individuals are submerged up to their heads in the water, with dense green foliage behind them. The scene appears to be part of a ceremony or training exercise.

Best military TikToks of the week

By Jessica Evans

A woman in a military camouflage uniform stands with her arms crossed, smiling slightly. She has dark hair pulled back and is inside a large industrial or hangar-like space with equipment and machinery in the background. The uniform has patches, including one on the right shoulder that reads "ENGS.

Top reasons why the US Air Force is the best

By Jessica Evans

A black and white photo showing three men outdoors, dressed in military or expedition-style clothing. One man is sitting on a stone ledge with a hat, smiling, while another man stands next to him with one foot resting on the ledge. The third man is partially visible on the right side, holding equipment. In the foreground on the left, a person is operating a vintage film camera. The background includes foliage and a stone fence.

5 of the world’s best war correspondents

Friendship Festival attendees look at a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender during Friendship Festival 2022, at Yokota Air Base

The complete Yokota Air Base Guide

By Jessica Evans

A person in a camouflage uniform is looking at a framed artwork on a wall. The artwork features a vibrant, swirling circular pattern with bright colors including red, yellow, green, blue, and purple, set against a black and white background. Below the artwork, there is a small green plaque with text.

This is why ‘shell shock’ was redefined as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

4 myths about the Air Force people can’t stop believing

4 myths about the Air Force people can’t stop believing

By Blake Stilwell

The Battle of Savo Island was America’s worst Naval defeat

The Battle of Savo Island was America’s worst Naval defeat

A female soldier in desert camouflage uniform and helmet stands holding a rifle next to a concrete wall. The wall has black spray-painted text that reads "LIONESS" with an arrow pointing left, and Arabic script below the arrow. The wall shows signs of wear and some dark stains.

How the first Army females to see combat in Iraq by-stepped regulations to fight along Marines

By Bethaney Phillips

A line of covered military trucks is driving on a rough, muddy dirt road. The trucks appear to be from an older era, possibly early to mid-20th century, and are moving away from the camera. The terrain around the road is uneven with sparse vegetation. A person is visible standing on the right side of the road in the distance.

How a grocery-run-turned-car-assault kicked off George Patton’s armor career

Modern beige building with large glass windows and a distinctive angular metal roof structure. In front, a walkway lined with small trees and solar-powered streetlights leads to two statues, one of a soldier and one of a civilian. Several flags, including the American flag and military flags, are displayed on flagpoles near the entrance.

Top 7 reasons to brag on Fort Bragg

By Bethaney Phillips

4 times enlisted troops stole planes from the flightline

4 times enlisted troops stole planes from the flightline

By Blake Stilwell

A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet, painted in blue with yellow accents and the number 6 on its tail, flying low over a runway with trees and construction materials in the background.

The US Navy’s Blue Angels announce its first female jet pilot

By Miguel Ortiz

This is the distinguished service of Little Green Army Men toys

This is the distinguished service of Little Green Army Men toys

Large silver ship anchor displayed as a monument on a red brick platform with four brick pillars connected by chains, set in a green grassy park with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

The heavy history of Navy anchors on the high seas

A parking lot with several vehicles, including a white van in the center, surrounded by beige buildings with red-tiled roofs. In the background, there are mountains and a large white water tower. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds.

These are the best and worst military towns for families

By Jessica Evans

6 things that annoy Marines on Navy ships

6 things that annoy Marines on Navy ships

The longest land battle in US history was a huge mistake

The longest land battle in US history was a huge mistake

By Blake Stilwell

This is the story of the last AC-130 lost in combat

This is the story of the last AC-130 lost in combat

Why the American military created the Silver Star, Navy Cross and other medals for valor

Why the American military created the Silver Star, Navy Cross and other medals for valor

By Harold C. Hutchison

The first US casualty of the Gulf War was a downed pilot

The first US casualty of the Gulf War was a downed pilot

By Blake Stilwell

Who would win a fight between a MiG-29 and a Hornet

Who would win a fight between a MiG-29 and a Hornet

By Harold C. Hutchison

A person in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform stands indoors, wiping their eye. Behind them is a baby rocker with a black-and-white patterned blanket, a bookshelf filled with books, and a basket with toys on the floor. Text at the top reads, "work 'The Old Guard' because I'm too short.

These are the best military TikToks this week

By Jessica Evans

A black and white photo of a vintage military aircraft with a sleek fuselage and a single cockpit. The plane has a distinctive twin-boom tail design and a four-blade propeller mounted behind the cockpit. The aircraft is parked on a concrete surface with a grassy field and small buildings in the background.

These three odd planes were designed to be the Army’s unconventional bomber hunter

By Miguel Ortiz

Side view of a docked submarine showing its metallic hull with rivets, safety railings, and various equipment mounted on the deck. The submarine is moored with chains and ropes to a pier.

The history behind the landlocked Wisconsin submarine

By Jim Fletcher

Victorinox released a limited edition Swiss Army Knife for its 125th anniversary

Victorinox released a limited edition Swiss Army Knife for its 125th anniversary

By Miguel Ortiz

Why troops love and hate aluminum vehicles

Why troops love and hate aluminum vehicles

4 Top Gun filming locations you can visit without a military ID (and one you can see)

4 Top Gun filming locations you can visit without a military ID (and one you can see)

By Miguel Ortiz

A silver Royal Navy jet aircraft is positioned nose-up on top of a white van, which is parked on a flat surface next to a large rust-colored shipping container. The jet's tail and wings extend over the van and container, with the background showing a body of water and a partly cloudy sky.

The time a British fighter jet landed on a civilian container ship

By Miguel Ortiz

Vibrant sunset over a calm body of water with orange, yellow, and purple hues in the sky. Silhouetted trees are visible on the left side, and sailboats can be seen in the distance along the horizon. The water reflects the warm colors of the sunset.

Top 9 campgrounds for military families

By Jessica Evans

A person wearing camouflage clothing and a helmet is firing a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher outdoors, with a visible muzzle flash and smoke coming from the weapon. The background includes a stone or concrete wall and a structure with a green and blue painted surface.

Christmas in July: Ultimate Army fails compilation videos

By Jessica Evans

62 glaring technical errors in ‘The Hurt Locker’

62 glaring technical errors in ‘The Hurt Locker’

USAA brought Top Gun: Maverick to active duty and veteran service members aboard USS Intrepid

USAA brought Top Gun: Maverick to active duty and veteran service members aboard USS Intrepid

A military color guard in blue and white uniforms marches on a green lawn, carrying the American flag and other flags. Behind them, a large formation of soldiers in similar uniforms stands in formation. In the background, there are large stone buildings with Gothic architecture surrounded by trees.

Top 5 historical military destinations for your summer road trip

By Jessica Evans

This Navy plane is a Boeing 737 loaded with computers, radar, torpedoes and missiles

This Navy plane is a Boeing 737 loaded with computers, radar, torpedoes and missiles

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial view of the National Gallery of Art's West Building in the foreground, characterized by its modern, rectangular design with tall vertical windows, and the East Building behind it, featuring classical architecture with columns and a red-tiled roof. The buildings are surrounded by green trees and pathways, with the urban cityscape visible in the background.

7 best military museums for history lovers

By Jessica Evans

Three soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are positioned closely together, holding rifles with yellow safety covers. The soldier in front is aiming his rifle while reaching for a door handle, the middle soldier has a hand on the front soldier's shoulder, and the third soldier is behind them, all appearing to be engaged in a coordinated tactical movement near a building entrance.

SAS soldiers wear the ‘Punisher’ skull after they get their first kill

By Miguel Ortiz

A sleek, gray stealth fighter jet flying above the clouds, firing a missile that has just exploded in the distance, with debris scattering and a bright burst of light from the explosion. The sky is a mix of soft blue and warm sunset colors.

The Air Force received its first laser weapons for fighter planes

By Miguel Ortiz

Two naval warships sailing on the ocean, one in the foreground with a modern gray design and the number "D35" on its side, and a larger, older gray warship with the number "099" in the background. Both ships are creating white wakes as they move through the water.

Why the battlecruiser Peter the Great is Russia’s most impressive warship