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Before the attack helicopter, this WWII plane was named the Apache

Before the attack helicopter, this WWII plane was named the Apache

By Miguel Ortiz

This American bomber-killing missile had a nuclear punch

This American bomber-killing missile had a nuclear punch

By Harold C. Hutchison

11 Things new soldiers complain about during basic training

11 Things new soldiers complain about during basic training

This is how the Romans successfully removed arrows from wounded troops

This is how the Romans successfully removed arrows from wounded troops

The ‘Big Red One’ led the fight from WWI to Iraq

The ‘Big Red One’ led the fight from WWI to Iraq

This is how much troops were paid in every major American war

This is how much troops were paid in every major American war

Top 10 soundtracks troops listened to during OIF/OEF

Top 10 soundtracks troops listened to during OIF/OEF

This is why the military went from blotched to digital uniform patterns

This is why the military went from blotched to digital uniform patterns

That time the Air Force landed bombers on tank treads

That time the Air Force landed bombers on tank treads

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

9 interesting reasons behind US military uniforms

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

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

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

7 things all troops should know before becoming a sniper

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

This Revolutionary War battle was fought in lard with swords

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

This is the most revered dagger in military history

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

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

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

5 things that surprised the German army on D-Day

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

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

‘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