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A group of esports players wearing black and red LGD Gaming jerseys and headsets are seated in a row, intensely focused on their computer screens. The player closest to the camera is visibly excited, possibly shouting, with one hand on the keyboard and the other on the mouse. The background is blurred, highlighting the players and their gaming setup.

How China’s gaming ban is affecting lucrative Esports

A naval fleet formation at sea featuring an aircraft carrier in the center, flanked by several smaller warships on both sides, all moving forward under a cloudy sky.

Why the US doesn’t have ‘carrier killer’ ballistic missiles like China’s

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is aiming and firing a handgun, with a bullet casing visible in mid-air above the gun. The soldier is wearing black gloves and protective eyewear, and an American flag patch is visible on the shoulder. The background is blurred greenery.

Despite adopting SIG sidearms, the Army awarded Glock a $15 million contract

By Miguel Ortiz

A man and a woman stand smiling in front of a beige military vehicle. The woman is wearing sunglasses, a light blue sleeveless top, and striped pants, while the man is wearing sunglasses, a black cap, a white long-sleeve shirt, and dark pants. The background includes large beige containers and another military truck.

Army brat and actress Tia Mowry partners with USAA on safe driving

By Jessica Manfre

Rows of white gravestones in a cemetery, each adorned with a green wreath decorated with a red bow, set on a grassy field with leafless trees in the background.

Why President Truman ordered this NCO interred at Arlington National Cemetery

A detailed black and white illustration of a large battlefield scene during a historical war. Soldiers are engaged in combat across an open field, with some advancing in formation carrying rifles and flags. There are groups of soldiers firing cannons, and smoke rises from the battlefield. Horses and wagons are present, along with fallen soldiers and medics attending to the wounded. The landscape includes fences, trees, and rolling hills in the background.

Two future presidents fought in the same obscure Civil War battle

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and hats are filling sandbags with dirt in a trench under a partly cloudy sky. Barbed wire is visible on the right side of the trench.

5 items to make your field exercise less miserable

By Miguel Ortiz

Three uniformed Air Force personnel stand on a stage in front of a blue backdrop displaying the words "Air Space Cyber Conference." Behind them are three flags, including the American flag. The individuals are positioned evenly across the stage, with the person in the center wearing a different style of uniform than the two on the sides.

The Space Force released their PT and service dress uniforms and they’re out of this world

By Miguel Ortiz

Hawaii is demolishing the famous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ built by the Navy

Hawaii is demolishing the famous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ built by the Navy

By Miguel Ortiz

Union soldiers resting in a trench during the American Civil War, with two officers standing on the edge of the trench overseeing the group. The soldiers are wearing period uniforms and caps, surrounded by rifles and military gear. The scene is outdoors with sparse trees in the background.

This Union Medal of Honor recipient was the most wounded soldier of the Civil War

Soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet aiming a rifle while crouching behind rocks and grass in a forested area.

4 strategic advantages India has in the wake of a Chinese invasion

Today is Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. Here’s why we must honor them.

Today is Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. Here’s why we must honor them.

By Bethaney Phillips

A man in a dark navy Royal Navy uniform with the name "CRAIG" on the chest, standing with arms crossed. The uniform has rank insignia on the shoulders and a Royal Navy patch on the sleeve. The background shows a cityscape with a river and modern buildings, likely London.

Daniel Craig was made an honorary Royal Navy Commander

By Miguel Ortiz

This Corpsman saved a Marine suffering from a sniper head shot

This Corpsman saved a Marine suffering from a sniper head shot

By Orvelin Valle

This amazing video shows how rifle suppressors work using a see-through silencer

This amazing video shows how rifle suppressors work using a see-through silencer

By Christian Lowe

A group of Japanese military officers and officials, some wearing formal black suits with top hats and white gloves, others in military uniforms with medals and decorations, standing on the deck of a battleship. In the background, American military personnel in khaki uniforms observe the scene. The setting appears to be a formal event or surrender ceremony on a naval ship.

Why World War II soldiers mutinied in the days after V-J Day

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in close combat. The central focus is on a group of soldiers, some in red coats and others in white, with muskets and bayonets raised. One soldier in white lies wounded or dead on the ground, supported by another figure. Flags wave in the background amid smoke and chaos, suggesting an intense battle near a body of water. The overall atmosphere is dramatic and tense, capturing the turmoil of war.

5 of the best Pyrrhic victories the United States inflicted on its enemies

A man wearing a gray shirt is using tongs to serve food from a pan in a kitchen setting. There are stacks of white plates and squeeze bottles on a counter nearby.

This vet is a shining example of the importance of believing in yourself

By Victory Capital

A black submarine partially surfaced in calm, gray water, creating white waves around its hull. The submarine has a tall conning tower with a small red flag on top and an antenna. The background is a uniform expanse of water under an overcast sky.

A Chinese diesel submarine surfaced in the middle of a US carrier group

A large gray naval ship docked at a concrete pier with multiple antennas and masts. Several people are walking and standing on the pier near the ship. In the background, there is a body of water with smaller boats and a cityscape featuring tall apartment buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

The real reason North Korea’s capture of the USS Pueblo was a disaster for the US

A young girl wearing a blue shirt and a large camouflage backpack is closely examining a device while a man in a camouflage uniform with a black wristwatch points at it, guiding her. They are outdoors with trees in the background.

4 gifts the military gives children

By Samantha Peterson

Three men dressed formally are standing together indoors. The man on the left is wearing a military uniform with badges and insignia. The two men on the right are wearing dark suits with white shirts and ties. The background shows a warmly lit room with gold curtains and other people in the distance. A large professional light is visible behind them.

Harry Humphries is a Hollywood legend. But did you know he was a Navy SEAL?

A black and white photo of a small harbor with several boats docked along a pier. In the background, there is a hillside with patches of snow and a row of small buildings along the shoreline. The water is calm, and the overall scene appears to be a quiet coastal village or town.

How coasties saved an entire village in 1919 during the Spanish Flu

By Jessica Manfre

An elderly woman in a naval officer uniform is raising her right hand, likely taking an oath, while a man in a gray suit opposite her also raises his right hand and holds a paper. Another man in a dark suit with a striped tie stands to the left, observing the scene. The setting appears to be an official room with a white door and bookshelves in the background.

The Navy initially denied Grace Hopper’s enlistment. Then she revolutionized computers.

By Jessica Evans

This is the Russian soldier who likely avoided a nuclear war

By Bethaney Phillips

Watch this EOD badass dismantle an IED with a pickaxe and pliers

Watch this EOD badass dismantle an IED with a pickaxe and pliers

By Tessa Robinson

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD

By Shannon Corbeil

A large brick and concrete sign with white spherical caps on two pillars. The sign reads "United States Army Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk" in black letters. It features several military insignias, including an Airborne patch on the left pillar and other unit emblems below the main text. The sign is set on a grassy area with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

4 reasons Fort Polk is paradise on earth or… pick your own expletive

By Samantha Peterson

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids

Signs and a ship representing various U.S. military installations and vessels: 1. Fort Gordon Main Gate sign with the United States Army emblem. 2. Welcome sign for Fort Hood, Home of America's Armored Corps, with multiple unit insignias. 3. Army National Guard Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett Main Gate sign. 4. U.S. naval ship USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) sailing in the ocean. 5. Close-up of the U.S. Naval Ship Maury with its IMO number. 6. Fort Bragg sign, Home of The Airborne and Special Operations Forces, with airborne insignia. 7. United States Army Fort A.P. Hill Main Entrance sign on a stone wall. 8. United States Army Fort Lee sign with emblem. 9. Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center sign with unit patches. 10. Fort Rucker Alabama sign with emblem. 11. United States Army Fort Belvoir Entry Gate sign on a brick structure. 12. Welcome to Fort Benning Home of the Maneuver Center sign with unit insignias.

Congress wants your help to rename military bases and ships

By Miguel Ortiz

From Generation Kill to This Is Us, Jon Huertas talks family, career and life in the Air Force

From Generation Kill to This Is Us, Jon Huertas talks family, career and life in the Air Force

Meet the Air Force/Space Force esports teams: They’re not what you expect

By Miguel Ortiz

That time a Marine mechanic took a joyride in a stolen A4M Skyhawk

That time a Marine mechanic took a joyride in a stolen A4M Skyhawk

By Blake Stilwell

Watch this Vietnam Veteran describe what it was like to dodge machine gun fire to save his buddies

Watch this Vietnam Veteran describe what it was like to dodge machine gun fire to save his buddies

By Blake Stilwell

7 ooh-rah tips from the career of R. Lee Ermey

7 ooh-rah tips from the career of R. Lee Ermey

A soldier in camouflage uniform and tactical gear stands in front of a helicopter. Overlaid on the image is a close-up of an American flag with visible stars and stripes. In the background, faintly visible through the flag, are several other soldiers sitting or standing, also in camouflage uniforms.

GORUCK honors Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson with workout aimed at ending veteran suicide

By Jessica Manfre

5 ways your platoon would be different if ‘The Punisher’ was the CO

By Eric Milzarski

The image is divided into two sections. On the left, a shirtless man with a beard and sunglasses wears a bandana with a star pattern and a red, white, and blue neck gaiter, holding a flagpole. On the right, a group of six men dressed in military camouflage gear and sunglasses pose outdoors, holding rifles. The background appears to be a natural landscape with hills.

Navy SEAL weighs in on Afghanistan, patriotism and the importance of purpose

By Jessica Manfre

These are the Air Force medics trained for special ops

These are the Air Force medics trained for special ops

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 episodes of ‘JAG’ that actually, really happened

5 episodes of ‘JAG’ that actually, really happened

By Blake Stilwell

This is how the Army teaches you to ‘see green’ — not brown, black or white

This is how the Army teaches you to ‘see green’ — not brown, black or white

By Eric Milzarski

A black-and-white photo of a man in military uniform singing into a microphone in front of a large crowd. A color photo of a man in military uniform sitting with a young girl wearing a USO bandana, reading a colorful booklet together. A color photo of a man in desert camouflage military uniform holding a microphone and smiling, standing in front of a large group of seated soldiers in a desert setting.

Military Branches

The USO has done so much for our troops. It’s our turn to give back.

By Tessa Robinson

Watch this bomber’s rare low-level flyover of powerful Navy carriers

Watch this bomber’s rare low-level flyover of powerful Navy carriers

By Harold C. Hutchison

Watch the Navy’s Leap Frogs make the first-ever parachute jump into Central Park

Watch the Navy’s Leap Frogs make the first-ever parachute jump into Central Park

By Miguel Ortiz

Off the pods and into the cubicle: a Special Mission Unit Operator’s transition to civilian life

Off the pods and into the cubicle: a Special Mission Unit Operator’s transition to civilian life

Aerial footage of the Abraham Lincoln super carrier drifting

Aerial footage of the Abraham Lincoln super carrier drifting

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is how two Air Force Bases ended up in a Twitter feud

This is how two Air Force Bases ended up in a Twitter feud

By Blake Stilwell

5 reasons a draft is a terrible idea

5 reasons a draft is a terrible idea

This airsoft gun can only be purchased by military and law enforcement personnel

This airsoft gun can only be purchased by military and law enforcement personnel

By Miguel Ortiz

This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

Stacks of various-sized cardboard boxes and packaging materials are arranged on a dusty, sandy ground with visible tire tracks. In the background, there are large sand barriers and several dome-shaped structures, suggesting an industrial or military storage area in a desert environment.

8 times ‘Jarhead 2’ made you grit your teeth

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and gloves, is holding a rifle and looking to the side. The background shows a weathered stone wall and two men in casual clothing standing and talking, with another soldier partially visible. The setting appears to be an urban area with worn buildings.

How a Recon Marine started a company that revolutionized the firearms industry

By Miguel Ortiz

The Army once considered putting the A-10’s BRRRRT! on a tank

The Army once considered putting the A-10’s BRRRRT! on a tank

This brave turret gunner faced 200 German aircraft

This brave turret gunner faced 200 German aircraft

When the Navy sank nuclear waste with machine guns

When the Navy sank nuclear waste with machine guns

This is what happened to the USS Constitution’s original guns

This is what happened to the USS Constitution’s original guns

By Blake Stilwell

5 awful hand salutes that don’t even come close

5 awful hand salutes that don’t even come close

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This British sub hoisted its own Jolly Roger after sinking an Argentine cruiser

This British sub hoisted its own Jolly Roger after sinking an Argentine cruiser

By Blake Stilwell

Here’s what it takes to be on the Marine Silent Drill Team

Here’s what it takes to be on the Marine Silent Drill Team

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The best martial arts for self defense, according to a SEAL

The best martial arts for self defense, according to a SEAL

By Harold C. Hutchison

How quickly a wing of nuclear bombers scramble for Doomsday

How quickly a wing of nuclear bombers scramble for Doomsday

By Harold C. Hutchison

6 awesome Army jobs that no longer exist

6 awesome Army jobs that no longer exist

A large gray naval ship with the number 48 on its bow is seen in the background on the ocean. In the foreground, there is a small, damaged wooden boat with an outboard motor floating on the water. The sky is clear and blue.

That time pirates mistook a Navy warship for a target

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is what happens when the rules of engagement are loosened

This is what happens when the rules of engagement are loosened

By Orvelin Valle