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5 reasons why soldiers and Marines get along so well

5 reasons why soldiers and Marines get along so well

By Eric Milzarski

Top 5 weird Vietnam era nicknames that would have gotten you in trouble

Top 5 weird Vietnam era nicknames that would have gotten you in trouble

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tan boots are practicing combat knife techniques outdoors on a gravel surface. They are in a forward stance, holding knives in one hand and making defensive or striking motions. The sky is clear with some clouds, and there is an instructor standing on a platform to the right, overseeing the training.

This is the most revered dagger in military history

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history

By Zackry Colston

Delta flew WWII vets to Normandy for the D-Day anniversary on historic flight

Delta flew WWII vets to Normandy for the D-Day anniversary on historic flight

By Miguel Ortiz

The Lake City Army Ammo Plant is making its first new round in 65 years

The Lake City Army Ammo Plant is making its first new round in 65 years

By Miguel Ortiz

The Royal Australian Air Force covered the ‘Top Gun Anthem’ and killed it

The Royal Australian Air Force covered the ‘Top Gun Anthem’ and killed it

By Miguel Ortiz

The Army reactivated the 11th Airborne Division to focus on Arctic warfare

The Army reactivated the 11th Airborne Division to focus on Arctic warfare

By Miguel Ortiz

Inaugural FORCECON event showcases all branches’ gaming skills

Inaugural FORCECON event showcases all branches’ gaming skills

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are standing and shaking hands beside a tan military vehicle in a desert environment. A clothesline with various pieces of clothing is strung between the vehicle and an unseen point. The sky is clear and blue.

Top 5 necessities to keep on hand when traveling for deployment

Aerial black and white photograph showing a heavily cratered battlefield with numerous bomb or artillery impact holes scattered across the landscape. Trenches and defensive earthworks are visible, forming angular and linear patterns, with some areas showing more concentrated damage. The terrain appears rough and scarred, with some vegetation or trees visible on the right side of the image.

How one commander tried to get his men to leak D-Day plans

By Blake Stilwell

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day

A beach scene featuring two large metal anti-tank obstacles, known as Czech hedgehogs, partially embedded in the pebbled shore and shallow water. A soldier in uniform stands near the water's edge, looking out towards the sea. The sky is clear, and the sea is calm.

5 things that surprised the German army on D-Day

By Blake Stilwell

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day

A military police officer stands next to a large roadside sign that reads "RED BALL HIGHWAY" with a cartoon truck and a character pointing to a tonnage target scale. The sign encourages, "STAY ON THE BALL KEEP 'EM ROLLING!" The tonnage target scale ranges from 1,000 to 20,000 tons, with an arrow pointing at 11,000 tons. The scene appears to be in a village or small town with buildings and a dirt road.

‘The Red Ball Express’ kept the Allies supplied and armed after the D-Day breakout

A chaotic battle scene on the deck of a wooden pirate ship, featuring pirates and sailors engaged in close combat. The central figure is a pirate in a red coat and black hat wielding a sword, fighting a man in white clothing holding a pistol. Around them, other men are fighting with swords, pistols, and knives amidst smoke and scattered debris. The ship's mast and rigging are visible, and a pirate flag with a skull and crossbones flies in the background. The scene is intense and dynamic, capturing the violence and turmoil of a pirate skirmish.

The crazy way the Royal Navy killed Blackbeard the pirate

Veteran Tickets Foundation and Merging Vets and Players partner to serve the military and veteran community

Silver U.S. Air Force fighter jet with the tail number 24234 and designation FH-234, flying in the sky. The aircraft is heavily armed with multiple bombs and missiles attached under its wings. The background shows a clear sky with some land visible far below.

Why the F-105 wasn’t as effective in Vietnam as it should have been

Seven military fighter jets flying in formation above a layer of clouds with a clear blue sky and distant mountains in the background.

5 of the best Top Gun references in other movies and shows

By Miguel Ortiz

A person wearing a black hoodie with an orange "Explosives" warning sign on the back and a white cap is throwing a red bean bag outdoors. Three people stand in the background near a cornhole board on a grassy field with trees and buildings in the distance.

5 old school hacks for barracks life

By Uncle Walkie

That time federal agents seized four F-14 Tomcat fighter jets

That time federal agents seized four F-14 Tomcat fighter jets

By Miguel Ortiz

This is the story of the Civil War’s only double-barrel cannon

This is the story of the Civil War’s only double-barrel cannon

By Blake Stilwell

This is how Marine infantrymen prepare for a hike

This is how Marine infantrymen prepare for a hike

5 of the most accurate military representations on screen

5 of the most accurate military representations on screen

Why only an idiot would render a salute in a combat zone

Why only an idiot would render a salute in a combat zone

By Eric Milzarski

A close-up of the American flag with visible stars and stripes on the left side, and on the right side, a black-and-white photo of a soldier in full military gear, including a helmet and tactical vest, gesturing with his hand while other soldiers stand in the background. A vertical red, white, and blue stripe separates the two images.

This veteran soldier and Gold Star Spouse is making sure every day is Memorial Day

By Jessica Manfre

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and boots are placing small American flags at a memorial wall with engraved names, standing on a paved walkway surrounded by greenery.

Old Guard soldiers place the flags at Arlington National Cemetery – Memorial Day 2022

Honoring our fallen isn’t political. It’s American.

Honoring our fallen isn’t political. It’s American.

By Chase Millsap

5 things you didn’t know about Air Force One

5 things you didn’t know about Air Force One

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is how Eddie Rickenbacker earned 7 service crosses and the Medal of Honor

This is how Eddie Rickenbacker earned 7 service crosses and the Medal of Honor

By James Elphick

The Army made this 1950s film to try and make MPs cool

The Army made this 1950s film to try and make MPs cool

That time an Army Air Corps bomber crashed into the Empire State Building

That time an Army Air Corps bomber crashed into the Empire State Building

By Blake Stilwell

This famous pilot flew 50 combat missions as a civilian

This famous pilot flew 50 combat missions as a civilian

These are the 7 finest pieces of flair on US military uniforms

These are the 7 finest pieces of flair on US military uniforms

The stunning combat history of the Tuskegee Airmen

The stunning combat history of the Tuskegee Airmen

The Army Air Corps once bombed Oklahoma

The Army Air Corps once bombed Oklahoma

By Blake Stilwell

8 of the Air Force’s greatest fighters throughout history

8 of the Air Force’s greatest fighters throughout history

A smiling man in a beige polo shirt with glasses is pinning a patch on the uniform sleeve of a smiling soldier in U.S. Army camouflage. The soldier is wearing a cap and standing outdoors among a crowd of people, some in military uniforms and others in civilian clothing. The date stamp on the photo reads 05/01/2009.

Project 33 Memorial Foundation honors fallen Green Beret

By Jessica Manfre

Silhouettes of five soldiers standing against a sunset background with an American flag overlay, some holding helmets and rifles, one saluting.

FOX News presents patriotic-themed lineup for Memorial Day

By Jessica Manfre

9 epic ways you can troll your radio guy

9 epic ways you can troll your radio guy

By Eric Milzarski

11 things that are only funny to submariners

11 things that are only funny to submariners

By Orvelin Valle

How this paratrooper got his trench knife back after 70 years

How this paratrooper got his trench knife back after 70 years

By Blake Stilwell

A close-up of a waving American flag with visible stars and stripes on the left side, and on the right side, a smiling soldier in camouflage uniform sitting in a military vehicle with a sunny sky in the background. The two sections are separated by a vertical red, white, and blue stripe.

Gold Star spouse shares fallen Green Beret’s legacy of love

By Jessica Manfre

A group of Japanese military officers and officials stand on the deck of a battleship. Some men wear military uniforms with medals and white gloves, while others are dressed in formal black suits with top hats and white gloves. In the background, American military personnel in khaki uniforms observe the scene. The setting appears to be a formal or diplomatic event on a naval vessel.

This is how Japan went from enemy to ally of the US

A person wearing a U.S. Marines camouflage uniform with glasses stands with arms crossed in front of store shelves stocked with various snack bags, including Lay's, Sun Chips, and Cheetos.

5 reasons not to talk trash about a POG

By Uncle Walkie

How this military spouse found her purpose in Africa

How this military spouse found her purpose in Africa

By Brunella Costagliola

The artillery mission that made Truman a criminal and hero

The artillery mission that made Truman a criminal and hero

Even more proof the C-130 is the toughest plane ever made

Even more proof the C-130 is the toughest plane ever made

By Blake Stilwell

A group of seven soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are walking on a gravel path surrounded by greenery. Two soldiers in the center are carrying another soldier by his boots and shoulders. All soldiers are wearing helmets and sunglasses, and most are holding rifles. The scene appears to be a military training or exercise in a wooded area.

7 of the most irritating troops to have in your squad

By Eric Milzarski

The British and Germans built these deadly hollowed-out trees in WWI

The British and Germans built these deadly hollowed-out trees in WWI

By Christian Lowe

A large, historic submarine displayed indoors in a museum setting. The submarine has a gray hull with a wooden deck and various structural details, including a conning tower and ventilation pipes. The surrounding area features exhibit lighting, informational displays, and a polished concrete floor. The space is enclosed by concrete walls with overhead lighting.

This moving company moved a captured U-boat across Lake Shore Drive

By Miguel Ortiz

A man and woman stand together in front of a vintage blue aircraft. Both are wearing Hawaiian shirts and shell necklaces, with the woman also sporting a yellow flower in her hair. The man has gray hair and a beard, while the woman has short reddish hair. In the background, a person in a tan jumpsuit is climbing into the cockpit of the plane.

Navy vet authors best-selling military series

By Bethaney Phillips

distinguished service cross

This Special Forces soldier gave his life to save his allies

A black-and-white photo of a man in a uniform holding a large snake. The man is gripping the snake near its head with one hand and supporting its body with the other. The snake has a patterned skin with dark markings. The background shows a ceiling with visible panels.

Here’s how an Army veterinarian invented cobra antivenin

By Bethaney Phillips

View from inside an aircraft cockpit looking out over a vast expanse of dense, layered clouds under a moody, overcast sky. The cockpit frame is dark and partially visible in the foreground.

An Air Force officer flew a plane into a hurricane for the first time on a bet

A pilot wearing a helmet with "MAVERICK" written on it and an oxygen mask is seated in the cockpit of a fighter jet, with four other fighter jets flying in formation in the background under a cloudy sky.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is amazing: Spoiler-free review

By Shannon Corbeil

This sailor earned a Bronze Star for leading a clandestine team that rescued 961 people in Afghanistan

This sailor earned a Bronze Star for leading a clandestine team that rescued 961 people in Afghanistan

By Miguel Ortiz

A large American bison standing in a field of dry grass and wildflowers, facing forward with its head slightly lowered. The bison has a thick, dark brown fur coat on its head and shoulders, with a lighter brown body. The background is a blurred mix of green and brown tones, suggesting a natural prairie or grassland environment.

The US Army’s plan to win the Plains Wars was to kill every American Bison

A man with short brown hair is smiling, wearing a brown leather jacket with a fur collar over a white shirt and black tie. The jacket has patches, including an American flag on the right sleeve and a name patch reading "Curtis G. Calabrese" on the chest. He is standing outdoors near a rocky shoreline with water and a breakwater in the background.

This Naval Academy grad and pilot is running for congress

By Jessica Manfre

This is why jungle training is worse than cold weather training

This is why jungle training is worse than cold weather training

That time this Navy squadron bombed North Vietnam with a toilet

That time this Navy squadron bombed North Vietnam with a toilet

By Blake Stilwell

5 fairy tales as told by your platoon sergeant

5 fairy tales as told by your platoon sergeant

Here’s a look inside Canada’s most elite search and rescue force

Here’s a look inside Canada’s most elite search and rescue force

A white marble statue of a soldier standing on a tall pedestal with decorative carvings. The monument is elevated on a grassy mound with three sets of gray stone steps leading up to it. There is a small bouquet of yellow flowers placed on one of the steps. In the background, there is a palm tree, a highway overpass, and a clear blue sky.

Did you know this man is the only American to be hanged for treason?