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The Cyclone-class patrol craft is the Navy’s smallest warship

The Cyclone-class patrol craft is the Navy’s smallest warship

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time a bad radio call won the WWII Battle of Cape Esperance

That time a bad radio call won the WWII Battle of Cape Esperance

By Harold C. Hutchison

Soldiers who survived the bloodiest American battle of World War II tell their stories

Soldiers who survived the bloodiest American battle of World War II tell their stories

This is what it was like being in the military on 9/10

This is what it was like being in the military on 9/10

Rows of retired military aircraft are parked on a dry, dusty desert ground. The planes are arranged in groups, with many showing signs of wear and faded camouflage paint. Several rectangular storage containers are placed near the aircraft. The scene suggests an aircraft boneyard or storage facility.

WATCH: Where do retired aircraft end up?

By Jessica Evans

A wide entrance gate structure with a large overhanging roof and multiple lanes, labeled "REDSTONE ARSENAL" on top. The area is paved with asphalt, and there are traffic cones and barriers visible in the background. The surroundings include grassy fields and trees under a clear blue sky.

Huntsville, Alabama chosen to host US Space Command Headquarters

By Miguel Ortiz

WATCH: Australian Army soldiers are pretty smart

WATCH: Australian Army soldiers are pretty smart

This is why the Screaming Eagles still rock an Airborne tab

This is why the Screaming Eagles still rock an Airborne tab

By Eric Milzarski

Marines might lose their ‘golden hour’ in the next war

Marines might lose their ‘golden hour’ in the next war

By Harold C. Hutchison

6 reasons Marines go crazy for the M27 automatic rifle

6 reasons Marines go crazy for the M27 automatic rifle

This Korean War plane was notoriously difficult to fly

This Korean War plane was notoriously difficult to fly

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 real ways the Air Force is different from other branches

5 real ways the Air Force is different from other branches

By Blake Stilwell

Watch this close-call during an air refueling operation

Watch this close-call during an air refueling operation

By Harold C. Hutchison

7 former military jobs that we’d love to see come back

7 former military jobs that we’d love to see come back

7 reasons ‘Top Gun’ should have been about Iceman

7 reasons ‘Top Gun’ should have been about Iceman

A soldier in camouflage uniform carrying a rifle and a large backpack is walking on a dirt path. In the background, a group of soldiers is sitting on the ground near a camouflaged tent and a metal structure, with dry vegetation and hills behind them.

OORAH: The Marine Battle Cry Origin Story

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is aiming and firing a handgun outdoors, with a blurred background of trees and mountains.

5 things troops won’t miss about the M9

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of military personnel, including men and one woman, are gathered indoors around an elderly man seated in a chair. The group is dressed in various military uniforms, including camouflage, navy, and dress uniforms. One person is using crutches and wearing a baseball cap. Everyone is smiling and posing for the photo.

Baseball Hall of Famer and Army vet Tommy Lasorda passes away at 93

By Miguel Ortiz

Silhouette of a military aircraft, likely an A-10 Thunderbolt II, on the ground during sunset with a clear sky transitioning from orange near the horizon to blue higher up. The aircraft's distinctive twin engines and straight wings are visible.

This is why the A-10 (and other combat planes) aren’t flown by the Army

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of people wearing white shirts, dark shorts, and black face masks are exercising outdoors on a paved surface. They are performing a tricep dip exercise, supporting their bodies with their hands behind them and lifting their legs off the ground. The focus is on a woman in the center with dark skin and black athletic shoes. The background shows a grassy area and trees.

The Air Force finally ditches the waist measurement test. Why?

By Brittany Sulc

Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are near a black helicopter with its side door open, parked on a grassy field with hills in the background. One soldier is carrying another on his back, while another stands nearby, and a pilot is seated inside the helicopter. The helicopter's rotor blades are in motion.

Army pilot’s invention could have saved Kobe Bryant

By Erik Sabiston

Five soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand in a line on a tarmac with a large military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook, parked behind them. The background includes trees and a distant building with a pointed roof under a clear sky.

This Army helicopter crew responded to a car crash in Germany

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of men in green military-style t-shirts and shorts are performing push-ups on grass. The focus is on two men in the foreground facing each other, one in a plank position and the other lying on the ground, both appearing intense and determined. Other men in similar attire are visible in the background, also engaged in the exercise. A blue fence runs along the right side of the scene.

Watch: How to pass the Naval Special Warfare Physical Screening Test

By Jessica Evans

Two soldiers in full gear walking on a dirt road during sunset, with the warm orange light creating silhouettes and a hazy background.

What really happens when a soldier goes AWOL

By Brittany Sulc

A hand holding several stacks of U.S. 100-dollar bills secured with rubber bands, with more stacks of money blurred in the background.

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This is how the suspended 2020 payroll taxes will affect troops in 2021

By Miguel Ortiz

The U.S. Army Field Band Holiday special will bring you tears (of joy!)

Black and gray Chevrolet Camaro race car with the number 99 in orange on the side and front, featuring "TrueCar Military" branding on the hood and side, driving on a racetrack.

How TrueCar helped get Navy Reservist Jesse Iwuji into the NASCAR race of his dreams

A close-up of two people wearing gray shirts and white protective masks around their necks. The person on the left has a red patterned bandana on their head and light-colored hair. The person on the right is wearing a beige cap with glasses resting on top, featuring an American flag design on the lenses. They are indoors with a partially visible doorway and floor covered with protective paper in the background.

A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On Service, Then and Now

By Team Rubicon

A family of five stands together outdoors in front of a white fence. The father is dressed in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform and cap. The mother wears a light blue dress and stands next to him. A young girl in a white dress with pink floral patterns and a pink bow in her hair hugs the father, lifting one leg playfully. A young boy in a white shirt and bright yellow shorts stands smiling in front of the mother and father. Another boy, wearing a light plaid shirt and khaki shorts, stands next to the mother with a neutral expression. The family is standing on green grass with trees visible in the background.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers name General H Norman Schwarzkopf Army Family of the Year

By Jessica Manfre

A man wearing glasses and a U.S. Air Force camouflage uniform with the name "Brown" on the chest, speaking or presenting against a dark background.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Charles Brown Jr. one of TIME’s most influential people of 2020

By Jessica Manfre

A front view of a gray stealth fighter jet on a runway with a person wearing ear protection standing directly in front of it. Another person is walking nearby on the right side. The background includes buildings and a water tower.

Why is the F-22 Raptor fighter jet an absolute beast?

By Jessica Evans

A group of U.S. Navy Blue Angels team members stand in a line with their backs to the camera, wearing black uniforms with "U.S. Navy Blue Angels" written in yellow on the back. They have yellow ear protection and their hands clasped behind their backs. In the background, several Blue Angels jets are parked on the tarmac under a clear blue sky.

A year in the life of the rock stars of aviation – the Blue Angels

By Jessica Evans

Two American flags on poles planted in snow with a group of people and dog sled teams in the background on a snowy, flat landscape under a pale sky.

What it’s like at the US’s Arctic Air Base

By Brittany Sulc

Seven people wearing tactical helmets, protective glasses, and camouflage tactical vests stand together indoors. They are dressed casually underneath the gear, with some wearing long-sleeve shirts and others short-sleeve. The group appears to be in a training or preparation area with industrial and wooden elements in the background.

Watch these celebs take to the range with Special Forces for charity

By Miguel Ortiz

An Army vet perfectly explains the difference between a specialist and a corporal

An Army vet perfectly explains the difference between a specialist and a corporal

By Blake Stilwell

Two military personnel wearing camouflage uniforms and headsets are seated in the cockpit of an aircraft, facing the control panels and instrument displays with a view of the sky through the cockpit windows.

How vets can become airline pilots for free

By Erik Sabiston

Missile scare at Ramstein Air Base: ‘Hasn’t 2020 been hard enough?’

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photograph of a World War II-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft in flight. The twin-engine, twin-boom plane has the name "YIPPEE" painted on the nose and features U.S. Air Force star insignias on the wings and fuselage. The aircraft is flying above a patchwork of fields and clouds.

This is how America got revenge for Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A man in a white shirt is pointing or gesturing while standing next to a football player wearing a yellow jersey with the name "ROBINSON" on the back. They are in a stadium with an American flag hanging in the background and several people, including a police officer, visible in the distance.

Exclusive interview with ‘The Admiral’ David Robinson: Spurs, service and the Navy-Army game

That time an F-16 pilot saved ground troops with a sonic boom

That time an F-16 pilot saved ground troops with a sonic boom

Two older men dressed in beige outdoor clothing and caps are standing at a table outdoors in a desert-like environment. One man is holding a wooden rifle with a scope, while the other has his hand resting on the table near another rifle and a green pouch. The man holding the rifle has a tattoo on his forearm and a leather cheek rest on the rifle stock marked "MRT MAY 1976." The background shows dry shrubs and hills.

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Watch Army sniper legend Ed Eaton on GunnyTime

By Jessica Evans

This is the only unit to see combat in every major conflict since WWI

This is the only unit to see combat in every major conflict since WWI

By James Elphick

This sailor has one of the most impressive resumes you’ll ever see — and he’s not done yet

This sailor has one of the most impressive resumes you’ll ever see — and he’s not done yet

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This retired Navy SEAL shares 100 deadly skills

This retired Navy SEAL shares 100 deadly skills

A woman in a U.S. Navy officer's dress uniform with a white peaked cap, black jacket adorned with multiple ribbons and medals, and gold rank stripes on the sleeves. She is seated with hands clasped on a black surface. Behind her are the American flag and the U.S. Navy flag.

This helicopter pilot will be the Navy’s first female aircraft carrier commander

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier in camouflage uniform stands next to a sign that reads "STAY BACK WARNING MINE FIELD TRAINING COURSE" on a dark container. Another soldier is walking on sandy ground near the ocean in the background during sunset or sunrise.

‘Beat Army: A Viral Video’ is the perfect taunt for Saturday’s game

By Jessica Evans

4 times the U.S. fought in World War II before Pearl Harbor

4 times the U.S. fought in World War II before Pearl Harbor

USAA invites Army-Navy game fans to celebrate virtually at Army-Navy House

USAA invites Army-Navy game fans to celebrate virtually at Army-Navy House

A young woman in a light gray t-shirt and camouflage pants is standing on a football field, smiling and making a salute gesture with her right hand. Behind her is a large stadium with empty bleachers and a sign that reads "HOME OF THE OLE MISS REBELS." The sky is overcast.

Meet Cadet Colonel Megan Steis, the next generation of the Air Force

By Rachel Napolitano

a paratrooper loads presents in a jumper's bag

The Army is making it rain ‘Presents from Paratroopers’ in Fayetteville

A drill instructor in a tan uniform and campaign hat walks between two rows of soldiers standing at attention in camouflage uniforms, holding rifles upright. The soldiers are lined up on a concrete surface with bleachers visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

This is how U.S. Marines are the President’s Fist

A split image showing two football players. On the left, a player in dark green uniform and black helmet runs with a football in front of a military tank outdoors on grass. On the right, a player in white and blue uniform with a blue helmet holds a large American flag, with a dark, stormy background and water splashing around.

This year’s Army/Navy game uniforms are everything we hoped they’d be

By Jessica Evans

A large naval ship is on fire, with thick black and gray smoke billowing from the midsection. Flames are visible near the ship's superstructure, and a smaller vessel nearby is spraying water onto the fire. The scene is set against a cloudy sky during dusk or dawn.

The Navy is decommissioning the USS Bonhomme Richard

By Miguel Ortiz

Military helicopter painted in dark gray, positioned on a runway with its rotor blades in motion. The helicopter has a streamlined body with multiple windows along the side and a visible cockpit with two pilots inside. The background shows a clear sky and a distant tree line.

This MH-139A is the Air Force’s replacement for the Huey

By Miguel Ortiz

The nice old man in the popular military meme is actually operator AF

The nice old man in the popular military meme is actually operator AF

By Orvelin Valle

A large two-story wooden building severely damaged by fire, with charred walls and missing roof sections. Several people stand near the building, observing the damage. The surrounding area has some trees and appears to be covered in snow.

This barracks fire resulted in both heroism and controversy

By Miguel Ortiz

michael grinston promotion policy

Army announces historic, ‘temporary promotion policy’ for soldiers

By Jessica Manfre

soldier look through a rifle optic

The Army is upgrading to a new rifle optic

By Miguel Ortiz

A smiling man with a beard wearing a blue baseball cap and a white t-shirt with an American flag on the sleeve and the text "WE ARE THE MIGHTY" printed on the front. He is standing outdoors near water with blurred lights and boats in the background during dusk.

From combat camera to WATM President, meet Air Force vet Mark Harper

By Tessa Robinson

A man with a white beard and mustache wearing a brown hooded robe, holding a blue glowing lightsaber.

Before he was Obi-Wan Kenobi, Alec Guinness was an officer in the Royal Navy

By Miguel Ortiz

A man wearing a gray "Team Rubicon" t-shirt and safety goggles on his head holds a sledgehammer over his shoulder. He is outdoors on a grassy area with a cloudy sky, accompanied by another person in camouflage clothing and an orange hard hat, also holding a tool. There are cars and some construction materials in the background.

Newly-released memoir ‘Once a Warrior’ is a raw and compelling journey of purpose

By Jessica Manfre

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are approaching and boarding a large military helicopter on a grassy field, with the helicopter's rotors in motion. Two dogs are accompanying the soldiers. The sky is overcast.

Green Beret Foundation announces historic accreditation by Veterans Affairs

By Jessica Manfre

Four men stand outdoors in a rocky area, wearing casual clothing and protective ear gear. One man wears a white T-shirt with the text "NOSOTROS TEQUILA WRITING OUR STORY 40% ALC 750 ML 100% DE AGAVE ARTISAN DISTILLED" on the back. Another man wears a tactical vest with magazines and a black T-shirt. The others wear dark shirts and caps. Vehicles and a white canopy tent are visible in the background.

Former Army Ranger uses company profits to build community among veterans

A man in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform with the name "Milley" and a woman in a light pink button-up shirt stand side by side indoors. The man has a serious expression, and the woman has shoulder-length blonde hair. The background includes a fireplace, framed pictures, and a painting on the wall.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff’s spouse saves veteran’s life on Veterans Day

By Jessica Manfre