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This is why people yell ‘Geronimo’ when jumping from heights

This is why people yell ‘Geronimo’ when jumping from heights

By Blake Stilwell

6 foreign special operations units the US relies on

6 foreign special operations units the US relies on

This WWII battle had ships firing point blank with 16-inch guns

This WWII battle had ships firing point blank with 16-inch guns

By Harold C. Hutchison

A woman in a gray sweater is adjusting the sleeve of a young woman in a navy sailor uniform and white sailor hat, who is saluting. Behind her, three other young women in similar navy sailor uniforms and white hats stand in a line inside a room with cubicles and tiled walls.

9 interesting reasons behind US military uniforms

By Ward Carroll

The 9 most badass unit mottos in the Marine Corps

The 9 most badass unit mottos in the Marine Corps

6 times enlisted troops can rip on officers and get away with it (maybe)

6 times enlisted troops can rip on officers and get away with it (maybe)

By Tim Kirkpatrick

9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history

9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history

This Army dentist died mowing down 98 attacking Japanese soldiers

This Army dentist died mowing down 98 attacking Japanese soldiers

7 awesome things you didn’t know the Coast Guard has

7 awesome things you didn’t know the Coast Guard has

A soldier wearing a camouflage helmet and olive drab uniform aiming a wooden-stock rifle while crouching in tall grass and foliage. The sky is overcast.

One of America’s legendary small arms was designed by a convict

By Blake Stilwell

The history behind the 24 notes in ‘Taps’

The history behind the 24 notes in ‘Taps’

By Bethaney Phillips

4 reasons why Doc is not in formation

4 reasons why Doc is not in formation

How the first commercial plane shot down in combat also became the third one

How the first commercial plane shot down in combat also became the third one

Homeless to hero: How a young girl found home in the Navy

Homeless to hero: How a young girl found home in the Navy

By Shannon Corbeil

Why proper civilian attire is still enforced on active duty

Why proper civilian attire is still enforced on active duty

This long-forgotten unit was the direct predecessor to Delta Force

This long-forgotten unit was the direct predecessor to Delta Force

One of Disney’s most-loved characters came to be a leader of Marines

One of Disney’s most-loved characters came to be a leader of Marines

By Blake Stilwell

USAA celebrates 100th Anniversary with traveling, hands-on innovation lab

USAA celebrates 100th Anniversary with traveling, hands-on innovation lab

Union soldiers from Alabama protected General Sherman as he burned down the South

Union soldiers from Alabama protected General Sherman as he burned down the South

How legendary battleships could come back, and why they won’t

How legendary battleships could come back, and why they won’t

The ‘most hated units’ in the Army are some of the best

The ‘most hated units’ in the Army are some of the best

5 reasons Route Irish was the most nerve-racking road in Iraq

5 reasons Route Irish was the most nerve-racking road in Iraq

By Blake Stilwell

A soldier wearing a ghillie suit made of natural grass and fibers is lying prone in tall grass, aiming through the scope of a sniper rifle with a suppressor attached. The soldier's face is partially visible, camouflaged with face paint, blending into the surrounding vegetation.

7 things all troops should know before becoming a sniper

By Tim Kirkpatrick

These 11 weapons have been in the US military’s inventory a very long time

These 11 weapons have been in the US military’s inventory a very long time

7 pictures you won’t see in a recruiting brochure

7 pictures you won’t see in a recruiting brochure

Historical marker titled "Tory Rendezvous" with text describing that before the battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in February 1776, Tories from the area met at Alexander Morrison's home, located 125 yards southwest. The marker is set against a wooded background.

This Revolutionary War battle was fought in lard with swords

By Blake Stilwell

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

Top 5 necessities to keep on hand when traveling for deployment

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

The crazy way the Royal Navy killed Blackbeard the pirate

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Miguel Ortiz

5 old school hacks for barracks life

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

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

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

By Jessica Manfre

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

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

This is how 2 Delta Force snipers earned the Medal of Honor in Somalia

This is how 2 Delta Force snipers earned the Medal of Honor in Somalia

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