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The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs

The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs

By Jessica Evans

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

By Kathryn Butler

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

By Jessica Manfre

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

By Miguel Ortiz

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

By Miguel Ortiz

On the left, a promotional poster for Tun Tavern, on the left, a sketch of the Tavern in pencil

Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt

By Miguel Ortiz

A woman holds a large key as a representative of the new car she was given by USAA

USAA gives car to deserving sailor

By Tessa Robinson

A large wooden sailing ship with multiple masts and tan sails is engaged in a naval battle, firing cannons that produce thick white smoke. The ship flies a red and white flag at the stern and a red, white, and blue flag at the bow. The sea is choppy, and another ship is faintly visible in the misty background. The sky is clear with a light blue hue.

How privateering worked in the American Revolution

This World War II ace shot down 19 enemy planes in just 6 missions

loyce edward deen burial at sea

Aerial gunner Loyce Edward Deen was the only sailor buried at sea inside his aircraft

By Blake Stilwell

A group of ten men stands together on a cracked concrete surface with a military helicopter in the background. Eight men wear camouflage military uniforms and sunglasses, while two men on the ends wear casual clothing: one in a beige hoodie and gray pants with white sneakers, and the other in a black hoodie and light gray shorts with white sneakers. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue.

WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member

By Tessa Robinson

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

By Orvelin Valle

difference between f-16 and f-18

6 differences between the Air Force’s F-16 and the Navy’s F-18

By Harold C. Hutchison

An airman repairs a B-29 bomber

Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again

By Tessa Robinson

This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace

By Miguel Ortiz

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training

By Orvelin Valle

The Navy and Coast Guard are still finding mysterious ghost ships

the punisher in the military

Why The Punisher is so beloved by the military

By Eric Milzarski

A portrait of Edmund L. Gruber in 1942. Gruber composed the Army Anthem.

U.S. Army Song: 5 facts about the iconic tune

By Shannon Corbeil

Two individuals wearing camouflage ghillie suits are navigating through a muddy, shallow water area surrounded by dry leaves and vegetation. One person is climbing over a log while the other is in the water, smiling. The scene suggests a military or tactical training exercise in a natural, rugged environment.

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

By Tessa Robinson

Jamie Farr: 10 Questions with MAS*H star and famed actor

rob riggle with USO

Rob Riggle doubled-down on his USMC service while clearing rubble at Ground Zero

A large, early 20th-century battleship with two tall lattice masts and two smokestacks, flying an American flag, is sailing on calm waters. The ship has multiple gun turrets along its length and a heavily armored hull. The image is in black and white.

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose

By Miguel Ortiz

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Army lacrosse runs onto the field

Army lacrosse is ranked #1 in the country for the first time in history

By Tessa Robinson

5 differences between Navy and Air Force fighter pilots

Four men are gathered around a table with sniper rifles. Two men on the left wear casual clothing and navy blue caps, one holding a camouflaged sniper rifle. The two men on the right wear U.S. Navy desert camouflage uniforms, one with the name "Thompson" visible. They appear to be engaged in conversation or instruction. The background shows a concrete block wall and metal fencing.

5 best sniper rifles of all time

Left: Navy Veterans Ally Islin and Lindsay Rheiner on a job site pose for a photo. Photo courtesy Doug Doan. Right: Independence Hydrogen worksite. Photo courtesy Doug Doan.

New hydrogen plant hires badass women veterans to kickstart the economy

The only 4 inmates on the US military’s death row

The only 4 inmates on the US military’s death row

By Blake Stilwell

That time the Army put a laser on an Apache attack helicopter

That time the Army put a laser on an Apache attack helicopter

5 Native American tribes most feared by the US Army

5 Native American tribes most feared by the US Army

By Blake Stilwell

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

A photo collage of two Navy SEALs killed in the Gulf of Aden January 11, 2024.

Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice?

By Tessa Robinson

A game board with six categories related to the US military: US Military History, Coast Guard, Marines, Army, Navy, and Air Force. Each category has five monetary values listed vertically: $200, $400, $600, $800, and $1000, all displayed in gold text on a blue background. The category titles are in white text on a dark blue background.

Military Branches

How many of these 25 military-related Jeopardy questions can you answer?

By Caroline Suber

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement

The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement

By Blake Stilwell

photo collage of Miss America Madison Marsh

USAF officer makes history as first active duty Miss America

By Tessa Robinson

sailors stowing their stack of seabags

The fascinating history of the military seabags we know and love

5 major complaints Marines have about the M16A4

5 major complaints Marines have about the M16A4

US Army soldier

13 of the best Army jokes on the internet

By Bethaney Phillips

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is firing a mounted machine gun from the open side of a helicopter over the ocean. The machine gun is discharging bullets, with visible shell casings ejecting and a muzzle flash at the barrel. The background shows a vast expanse of water under a clear sky.

Navy helicopters sunk Iran-backed Houthi boats

By Miguel Ortiz

A United States Navy propeller aircraft, marked with the number 22 and "VRC-30," is captured mid-air just above the deck of an aircraft carrier, with the ocean and clear blue sky in the background. The aircraft's landing gear is extended, and several crew members are visible on the deck.

The C-2 Greyhound is subbing in for the grounded CMV-22 Osprey

By Miguel Ortiz

Volunteers around a table track Santa on phone calls

NORAD declassifies Santa’s location

By Tessa Robinson

shellback certificate

5 of the rarest unofficial US Navy ‘certificates’

By Eric Milzarski

Top Gun 2 training

‘Top Gun 2’ cast went through legit military training exercises

By Shannon Corbeil

These cheerleaders will kill for you

These cheerleaders will kill for you

By Tessa Robinson

5 things you didn’t know about the Su-57 5th-generation fighter

By Miguel Ortiz

A woman speaks at a podium during the USAA Army-Navy game celebrations.

USAA kicks off 124th Army-Navy game celebrations by honoring 250th anniversary of Boston Tea Party

A young woman in U.S. Army camouflage uniform and a maroon beret holds a diploma, standing outdoors with four older adults, two men and two women, all smiling. The background shows trees with autumn foliage.

The US Army has its first active duty female sniper

By Miguel Ortiz

A black-and-white photo of a soldier sitting on a wooden post in a grassy area. He is wearing a military uniform with rolled-up sleeves, a hat, and ammunition belts across his chest. The soldier is smoking a cigarette and has a canteen and a rolled-up item attached to his belt. Behind him, there is a tarp covering some equipment or supplies, with dense foliage in the background.

This could be the origin of the ‘lucky cigarette’

soldiers stand in a line

Captain America’s Army unit was real… and it’s still active

By Miguel Ortiz

Meme of E3 Mafia

7 unofficial rules the E4 Mafia lives by

By Eric Milzarski

A chef wearing a white hat, navy blue uniform with a patch, and blue gloves is handling freshly baked bread loaves on a tray in a commercial kitchen. Various containers and bottles are visible in the foreground, with industrial ovens in the background.

How many pounds of turkey will the US Navy cook this Thanksgiving?

By United States Navy

Inside a cockpit with illuminated control panels, four people are seated wearing headsets and festive holiday hats, including a Santa hat and elf hats. One person is dressed in a red Santa suit, while another wears camouflage military attire. The view outside shows a calm, blue ocean.

Alaska National Guard’s ‘Operation Santa Claus’ became a life flight

By Miguel Ortiz

A missile is being launched from a military vehicle on the ground, with bright flames and thick smoke surrounding the launch area. The sky above is clear with some scattered clouds, and there are tall poles near the launch site.

Military Branches

Israel’s hypersonic anti-ballistic missile was used in combat for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

Siege of Knoxville generals

Today in military history: Siege of Knoxville begins

chemical weapon canisters

Why US destroyed last of its chemical weapons supply

Israel’s latest tank was just in time for the Hamas war

Military Branches

Israel’s latest tank was just in time for the Hamas war

By Miguel Ortiz

Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg

Today in military history: Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg

Starship megarocket launches

SpaceX gets FAA approval for ‘megarocket’ launch to infinity and beyond on Friday

By Tessa Robinson

march to the sea

Today in military history: Sherman begins infamous march to the sea

5 Special Operators killed in training accident Friday identified

By Tessa Robinson

WATCH: B-21 Raider stealth bomber flies for first time

WATCH: B-21 Raider stealth bomber flies for first time

By Miguel Ortiz

Jack Lowe terminally ill honorary marine with EGA.

This terminally ill high schooler was designated an Honorary Marine

By Miguel Ortiz