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This Army Ranger broke the Guinness World Record for muscle-ups

This Army Ranger broke the Guinness World Record for muscle-ups

By Miguel Ortiz

US defense companies helped China build its military until the fall of the Soviet Union

US defense companies helped China build its military until the fall of the Soviet Union

A large battleship sailing on the ocean, featuring multiple large gun turrets and a complex superstructure with various antennas and equipment. The ship has a camouflage paint pattern along its hull and numerous crew members visible on deck.

The French Navy’s best World War II victory came against Thailand

Two men are standing outdoors in front of a modern office building with reflective glass windows. The man on the left is older, bald, and wearing a dark blue long-sleeve shirt, smiling broadly. The man on the right has light curly hair, a beard, and is wearing black sunglasses, a black shirt, and a dark blazer, also smiling. There is greenery and a body of water visible in the background.

Nike’s co-founder was a 10th Mountain WWII veteran

By Miguel Ortiz

The 18 times America did crazy combat jumps

The 18 times America did crazy combat jumps

By James Elphick

Here’s what it looks like when the Navy shoots down a cruise missile

Here’s what it looks like when the Navy shoots down a cruise missile

General Petraeus returned to duty days after being shot in the chest with an M-16

General Petraeus returned to duty days after being shot in the chest with an M-16

By Blake Stilwell

6 tips to better secure your home, according to a Navy SEAL

6 tips to better secure your home, according to a Navy SEAL

By Tim Kirkpatrick

How the US Army could win a war all on its own

How the US Army could win a war all on its own

This Crazy First-Person Footage Shows Korean Navy SEALs Taking Down Somali Pirates

This Crazy First-Person Footage Shows Korean Navy SEALs Taking Down Somali Pirates

By Orvelin Valle

The Coast Guard left a scow near Niagara Falls that’s still there 100 years later

The Coast Guard left a scow near Niagara Falls that’s still there 100 years later

17 Terms Only Military Working Dog Handlers Will Understand

17 Terms Only Military Working Dog Handlers Will Understand

By Mike Dowling

11 amazing facts about aircraft ejection seats

11 amazing facts about aircraft ejection seats

By Blake Stilwell

5 US states that maintain naval militias

5 US states that maintain naval militias

By Miguel Ortiz

This is the tragic history of the flying aircraft carrier

This is the tragic history of the flying aircraft carrier

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A naval warship firing its large deck guns, with a bright orange and red explosion and smoke emanating from the right side of the ship. The ship's deck is visible in the foreground, and the ship's superstructure with antennas and radar equipment is centered in the background. The scene is set on a clear day at sea.

This was the first time in history that humans surrendered to a robot

By Miguel Ortiz

This British aircraft carrier served in the US Navy

This British aircraft carrier served in the US Navy

By Miguel Ortiz

The 9 dirtiest (and best) hand-to-hand combat moves

The 9 dirtiest (and best) hand-to-hand combat moves

This is the true origin of the Marine Recon paddle

This is the true origin of the Marine Recon paddle

A black-and-white photo of a family of four. The father, wearing a white shirt and striped tie, is smiling and holding a book. The mother, with short blonde hair and wearing a pearl necklace and buttoned coat, is looking down. Two boys are present: one with curly hair wearing a dark sweater, standing behind the father, and the other with straight hair, leaning on the mother and looking down. The background is plain with a partial view of a window or blinds on the right.

The star of ‘Leave It to Beaver’ served – but he didn’t die in Vietnam

This Army medic killed over a dozen insurgents in just 8 days

This Army medic killed over a dozen insurgents in just 8 days

This 1970 training video shows how the Army used to be like ‘Mad Men’

This 1970 training video shows how the Army used to be like ‘Mad Men’

How the Navy kept its Vietnam river forces going

How the Navy kept its Vietnam river forces going

By Harold C. Hutchison

This ‘El Sal’ soldier kicked *ss with just a switchblade

This ‘El Sal’ soldier kicked *ss with just a switchblade

By Blake Stilwell

5 free programs for transitioning service members (and spouses!)

5 free programs for transitioning service members (and spouses!)

By Miguel Ortiz

Two women are working on a large United States Army emblem laid out on a table. One woman is seated and painting or drawing on the emblem, while the other woman stands beside her holding a paper with a sketch or design. Both women are dressed in light-colored blouses and wearing necklaces. The setting appears to be indoors with a dark background.

Why the Army flag sometimes has a blue background

soldier aiming rifle

7 tips to earn a perfect rifle score on qual day

A U.S. Air Force aircraft in flight against a blue sky with light clouds. The plane is white with four engines mounted under the wings and one engine on top of the fuselage near the tail. The tail has the letters "GA" and an American flag, and the fuselage displays the U.S. Air Force insignia and text.

The E-8 JSTARS might be the most powerful plane in the Air Force fleet

By Miguel Ortiz

Here is what Captain Kirk’s ship could do to the North Korean navy

Here is what Captain Kirk’s ship could do to the North Korean navy

By Harold C. Hutchison

Three men in military uniforms are engaged in conversation indoors. The man on the left has white hair and is seen from behind, while the two men facing him have short dark hair. The man in the center has a mustache and a serious expression, and the man on the right is smiling slightly. The background includes a door and a plain wall. The image is in black and white.

This general’s legendary sword was found in a pawnshop

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are disembarking from a military landing craft into shallow water. The soldier in the foreground is holding a rifle and running through the water, creating splashes. More soldiers are visible behind him, also moving through the water toward the shore. The sky is overcast.

7 reasons you should become a Marine

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in combat. The central figure, dressed in a red coat and black hat, appears to be a commanding officer, gesturing forward with a sword. Surrounding him are soldiers in red and white uniforms, some holding muskets with bayonets, and others fallen or wounded on the ground. Flags with distinct designs are held aloft in the background, and the sky is filled with smoke, suggesting the intensity of the battle. The setting appears to be near a coastline, visible on the right side of the image.

This disastrous battle is how the term ‘pyrrhic victory’ came to be

This is why dodge ball should be a legitimate form of physical training

This is why dodge ball should be a legitimate form of physical training

A Roman general in a red cloak sits authoritatively on a raised platform surrounded by soldiers, some holding spears and shields. In front of him, a man in chains kneels, wearing a helmet and looking up. To the left, a man on a white horse gestures with his arm, wearing a cloak and armor. The background shows a smoky battlefield with fortifications and numerous soldiers holding standards. Various weapons and armor lie scattered on the ground in the foreground.

This is how you would be glorified if you became a Roman war hero

A man in a military uniform with a tan hat and numerous medals is yelling closely into the face of a young man wearing glasses and a navy blue shirt with a yellow emblem. The setting appears to be an indoor hallway with an American flag visible in the background. The man in uniform is wearing a gold watch and a black ring.

Navy boot camp just got longer

By Miguel Ortiz

How the F6F Hellcat became America’s answer to the Japanese Zero

How the F6F Hellcat became America’s answer to the Japanese Zero

By Harold C. Hutchison

Watch this Army NCO absolutely slay ‘bumblebee’ on the trombone

Watch this Army NCO absolutely slay ‘bumblebee’ on the trombone

Two soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and hats are kneeling on sandy ground in a desert environment. One soldier is handling an object partially buried in the sand, while the other watches. There are rifles and gloves placed on the ground nearby. The sky is clear and blue.

This is why the boonie is the superior cover when out in the field

Here’s what an Army medic does in the critical minutes after a soldier is wounded

Here’s what an Army medic does in the critical minutes after a soldier is wounded

9 items deployed troops use instead of cash

9 items deployed troops use instead of cash

A large aircraft carrier is docked in a harbor with a crowd of people gathered on the flight deck near the bow. Several smaller boats are positioned alongside the carrier. In the background, a city skyline with tall buildings and the Golden Gate Bridge are visible, indicating the location is San Francisco. The image is in black and white.

The time a nuclear aircraft carrier ran aground right before homecoming

By Miguel Ortiz

This is why it is important that troops stay hydrated during the coldest months

This is why it is important that troops stay hydrated during the coldest months

A large institutional complex with multiple connected beige buildings, including a tall central tower, surrounded by parking lots and roads. The complex is set within a heavily wooded area with dense green trees extending into the background. There is ongoing construction visible near the bottom left and right sides of the complex. A major road runs horizontally across the foreground with vehicles and intersections.

The Army developed a vaccine against all COVID and SARS variants

By Miguel Ortiz

Captain Amy Bauernschmidt is the first woman to take a US aircraft carrier to sea

Captain Amy Bauernschmidt is the first woman to take a US aircraft carrier to sea

By Miguel Ortiz

6 things you should know about Mountain Warfare Training

6 things you should know about Mountain Warfare Training

A group of soldiers in winter uniforms and helmets are positioned in a snowy field. Seven soldiers are aiming rifles with bayonets, three standing and four kneeling, while one soldier stands to the right, observing or signaling. The scene appears to be a military firing squad or training exercise.

Today in military history: Patton relieves Bastogne in Battle of the Bulge

Hooah! Drill Sergeant DePalo ensures Army recruits remember why they joined

Hooah! Drill Sergeant DePalo ensures Army recruits remember why they joined

By Jessica Evans

US Navy rules Blue Angel crash in Tennessee due to pilot error

US Navy rules Blue Angel crash in Tennessee due to pilot error

Soldier’s tattoo documents the trauma of losing his legs

Soldier’s tattoo documents the trauma of losing his legs

This Navy Corpsman just wanted to be the best “Doc” for his team

This Navy Corpsman just wanted to be the best “Doc” for his team

7 reasons why you need to visit the Marine Corps Museum

7 reasons why you need to visit the Marine Corps Museum

By Tim Kirkpatrick

20 stupid questions about the Coast Guard

20 stupid questions about the Coast Guard

By Orvelin Valle

New uniform rules allow airmen to have their hands in their pockets and more

New uniform rules allow airmen to have their hands in their pockets and more

This is why the Army keeps the Specialist rank around

This is why the Army keeps the Specialist rank around

By Eric Milzarski

How watching movies helped this sniper achieve record-breaking kill shots

How watching movies helped this sniper achieve record-breaking kill shots

21 things sailors who’ve served in Yokosuka will understand

21 things sailors who’ve served in Yokosuka will understand

By Orvelin Valle

Here’s What Life Is Like For US Army Tankers

Here’s What Life Is Like For US Army Tankers

5 love letters between troops and their spouses during war

5 love letters between troops and their spouses during war

4 old school problems today’s troops don’t have to worry about

4 old school problems today’s troops don’t have to worry about

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This PJ is the most decorated enlisted airman in history

This PJ is the most decorated enlisted airman in history

By Blake Stilwell

This is why the US never exported the deadly F-22

This is why the US never exported the deadly F-22

By Blake Stilwell

This Marine sniper threw the enemy’s grenade back to save his brothers

This Marine sniper threw the enemy’s grenade back to save his brothers

6 planes the Air Force should bring back

6 planes the Air Force should bring back

By Harold C. Hutchison

A woman with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a black dress with sheer short sleeves, stands with her right hand over her chest. Next to her is a man in a formal military uniform adorned with multiple medals and gold buttons. Both are looking slightly to the left, with a blurred background of other people and dim lighting.

9 reasons you should have joined the Marines instead

By Tim Kirkpatrick