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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

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

Why the US has a base 695 miles north of the Arctic Circle

Why the US has a base 695 miles north of the Arctic Circle

By Eric Milzarski

The 4 most poorly named military weapons

The 4 most poorly named military weapons

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 reasons why troops can’t stand ring-knocking lieutenants

5 reasons why troops can’t stand ring-knocking lieutenants

By Eric Milzarski

13 radio calls troops really love to hear

13 radio calls troops really love to hear

This is the most powerful sidearm ever issued by the US military

This is the most powerful sidearm ever issued by the US military

By Blake Stilwell

9 weapon systems that troops absolutely love

9 weapon systems that troops absolutely love

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are shaking hands and smiling near a military aircraft. One soldier is wearing a tan desert camouflage uniform and carrying a large tan backpack, while the other two soldiers are in green digital camouflage uniforms. A man in a suit is visible in the background shaking hands with another person. The scene appears to be on an airfield.

What it means when a Marine hands over a sidearm during a war

A large sailing ship with three masts and fully unfurled sails glides across calm waters under a partly cloudy sky at sunset. The ship flies an American flag at the stern and has a dark hull. In the background, smaller sailing vessels are visible on the horizon. The scene is serene with soft lighting reflecting on the water.

Why ‘impressment’ was worth going to war with England over in 1812

A military jet with its cockpit canopy open is hovering just above the deck of an aircraft carrier. Three personnel in yellow helmets and vests stand on the deck, observing the jet. The background shows a clear sky and the ocean horizon.

Russian and British naval forces raced to find a downed jet with top secret tech

Battle of New Orleans

How the British managed to lose the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812

A group of six soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned in a grassy field. They are lying prone or crouching, aiming rifles forward, with a backdrop of trees and hills in the distance. The soldiers appear focused and are equipped with tactical gear.

Today in military history: Request made to create Seabees

7 times enlisted troops don’t want to salute

7 times enlisted troops don’t want to salute

By Tim Kirkpatrick

These 8 fighters served decades beyond “retirement” as drones

These 8 fighters served decades beyond “retirement” as drones

By Harold C. Hutchison

How this heroic sailor earned 12 medals for valor

How this heroic sailor earned 12 medals for valor

6 times the Army destroyed Japanese troops in the Pacific

6 times the Army destroyed Japanese troops in the Pacific

Four uniformed sailors stand at attention and salute in front of a gray stone memorial with floral wreaths placed on stands. The memorial is engraved with the date "April 10, 1963" and a message honoring those lost in a tragedy. Other people, including a man in a suit and a naval officer, stand respectfully nearby in a grassy cemetery with white headstones and trees in the background.

The 4 deadliest submarine accidents in history

7 ways to tell if the new guy is obviously a CID agent

7 ways to tell if the new guy is obviously a CID agent

By Eric Milzarski

How to not be a dirtbag Company Grade Officer

How to not be a dirtbag Company Grade Officer

By Shannon Corbeil

13 lessons every new sailor learns the hard way

By Orvelin Valle

6 of the ugliest planes that ever flew after World War II

6 of the ugliest planes that ever flew after World War II

By Harold C. Hutchison

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

By Eric Milzarski