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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

A sentinel guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a snowstorm

What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Blake Stilwell

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

best special operations units

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The 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

By Shannon Corbeil

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.

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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

Aerial view of the Pentagon, a large five-sided government building with a central courtyard. The building is surrounded by parking lots, roads, and green landscaping, with highways and urban areas visible in the background. The front entrance features a wide lawn and symmetrical pathways leading up to the building.

Military Branches

5 things you didn’t know about the Pentagon

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

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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

vietnam veterans memorial

Military Branches

Today in military history: Vietnam War Memorial dedicated

marine corps aviation

This might be the most important moment in Marine Corps aviation

By Jessica Evans

Meme of examples of war crimes in history

Military Branches

4 crimes you learn to commit in the military

Man shooting a suppressed rifle.

This is why ‘silencers’ don’t really exist — firearm suppressors do

By Eric Milzarski

Statue of the first woman killed in vietnam.

This is the first woman killed in action in Vietnam

By Jacqlyn Cope

destruction of atlanta

Today in military history: Destruction of Atlanta begins

garrison veteran

5 reasons to remember the garrison veteran, especially on Veterans Day

By Uncle Walkie

veterans day parade

Military Branches

Why we celebrate Veterans Day

By Jessica Evans

Armistice Day celebration after World War I ends

Military Branches

Today in military history: World War I ends

Marines marching on marine corps birthday.

5 interesting facts about the Marine Corps birthday

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Special operators respond to hostage situation.

Military Branches

Why Americans are twice as likely to die in a hostage situation

By Blake Stilwell

A sleek, gray, high-speed boat numbered 59 is cutting through choppy ocean waters, creating a spray of water along its side. The boat has a streamlined design with a raised structure near the rear equipped with antennas and a radar system. The sky is clear and the sea appears slightly rough.

The Navy’s unmanned boat fired in the Middle East for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

Air Force and Space Force raised their enlistment age limit to 42

Air Force and Space Force raised their enlistment age limit to 42

By Miguel Ortiz

marine corps birthday

Today in military history: Birth of the Marine Corps

marine corps birthday run

It’s the Marine Corps birthday – just ask any Marine!

By Jessica Evans

DFAC Thanksgiving Celebration

Military Branches

The weird law that will keep your DFAC open during a shutdown

Today in military history: USAF pilot scores first jet-to-jet combat victory

The Navy’s new top officer is the first female Chief of Naval Operations

The Navy’s new top officer is the first female Chief of Naval Operations

By Miguel Ortiz

Helicopter flying low.

This rare Army award is given to aviators who expertly crash