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battle of Lake Erie

Today in military history: US forces capture British ships on Lake Erie

What happened to HMS Glowworm?

All about the No-Fly List and how to get on (or off) it

By Bethaney Phillips

Three naval warships are sailing in formation on the open sea under a cloudy sky, with the closest ship prominently visible on the right side of the image. The ships create white wakes as they move through the water. The photo is in black and white.

A US Navy destroyer once won a surface engagement with potatoes

Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari terminal building illuminated at dusk, with a dramatic cloudy sky in the background and an empty tarmac in the foreground.

Why a NATO general defied the Supreme Allied Commander in Kosovo

boldest attack plans in American military history

The 5 boldest attack plans in American military history

When did the US Afghanistan war begin

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Today in military history: US-led attack on Afghanistan begins

abandoned air force base

8 haunting photos from an abandoned Air Force Base

By Blake Stilwell

what did sailors eat

This is what the average sailor ate aboard a WWII era ship

marine tips for boot camp

6 tips from a Marine infantryman to prepare yourself for boot camp

Everything you never knew about Army uniforms

By Jessica Evans

battle of the bulge photos

Photos from the Battle of the Bulge

how powerful are modern nukes

How powerful are modern nukes? Watch here

By Orvelin Valle

military life hacks

7 key military life hacks that matter in civilian life

Marine infantrymen

17 photos that show how high schoolers are turned into badass Marine infantrymen

A Medal of Honor with a blue ribbon and white stars is centered in the image. To the left, there is a black-and-white photo of soldiers carrying a wounded comrade. Below this photo, the text reads "Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun" in gold, "MEDAL OF HONOR" in white, and "KOREAN WAR" in gold. On the right side, there is a color portrait of a man in a military uniform and cap, looking slightly to the right.

How America welcomed home Medal of Honor recipient Chaplain Emil Kapaun

By Miguel Ortiz

When the Coast Guard saved New York from a huge blast during WWII

differences between army and marine corps infantry

5 differences between Army and Marine Corps infantry

texas revolution

Today in military history: Texas Revolution begins with Battle of Gonzales

Why the Navy doesn’t use these small boats with a big punch

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time an RAF pilot stole a plane in grand protest

The US may have invaded Cambodia because of the movie ‘Patton’

The Army gave Buffalo Bill a Medal of Honor, took it away, then gave it back

By Miguel Ortiz

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A guide to military Basic Allowance for Housing

By Bethaney Phillips

apache helicopter

Today in military history: Apache helicopter makes first flight

Two soldiers with mohawk hairstyles and face paint stand in front of an aircraft. One soldier is touching the other's face, both wearing tan military uniforms with patches and carrying gear, including a rifle.

The fighting spirit of the Mowhawk haircut is sadly unauthorized

By Eric Milzarski

A military jet fighter painted in a desert camouflage pattern with beige, green, and brown colors. It has a pointed black nose, a blue-tinted cockpit canopy, and Israeli Air Force roundels on the fuselage and tail. The aircraft is displayed outdoors on a concrete surface, surrounded by a low chain barrier with posts. Other similar camouflaged jets are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

This aerial dogfight was like a life-sized version of a bee swarm

Censorship in the time of war: How the DoD controlled information

Censorship in the time of war: How the DoD controlled information

By Jessica Evans

browning automatic rifle

The Browning Automatic Rifle cut down enemies from WWI to Vietnam

A panoramic look at how US troops prepared for World War I

A black and white photo of a military submarine on the water with a hilly coastline and a bridge visible in the background. The submarine has a conning tower with antennas and a deck gun mounted near the front. The sea appears slightly choppy.

This legendary Navy skipper sank 19 enemy ships

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A close-up side view of a military jet aircraft in flight, showing the cockpit and nose section. The aircraft has a dark camouflage paint scheme with visible markings and two pilots seated in tandem under a clear canopy. The background shows a hazy sky and a faint landscape below.

This Air Force pilot took on an entire anti-aircraft complex – and won

By Blake Stilwell

William the Conqueror

Today in military history: William the Conqueror invades England

sticky grenades

Sticky grenades are only really a thing in video games and movies

By Eric Milzarski

hate on the navy

6 reasons why soldiers hate on the Navy

By Eric Milzarski

gary beikirch Green Beret

This Green Beret lived in a cave before receiving the Medal of Honor

By Tim Kirkpatrick

loss of confidence military

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How is the falling confidence in America’s military creating a real crisis?

By Lyle D. Solomon

bob ross military

Happy little trees: Bob Ross’s first career was in the Air Force

By Bethaney Phillips

combat deployment

7 things troops did on deployment are totally proud of

By Tim Kirkpatrick

These twin brothers served in three wars

By Miguel Ortiz

The history of General Patton’s ivory-handled revolvers

A group of military personnel in camouflage pants and olive green shirts running together on a dirt road at night, with one person holding a long wooden stick. The background shows dimly lit structures and streetlights under a dark blue sky.

7 reasons ‘Enlisted Service Member’ is actually the worst job

history of pando commandos

The ‘Pando Commandos’ were more intense than you’d think

By Eric Milzarski

Little Rock Nine black students

Today in military history: 101st Airborne escorts Black students as Central High integrates

This friendly fire incident hamstrung the P-38

By Harold C. Hutchison

suicide prevention

Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide

USS Enterprise nuclear carrier

Today in military history: First nuclear-powered carrier launched

Why the ‘Bouncing Betty’ was absolutely devastating

By Tim Kirkpatrick

battle of flamborough head

Today in military history: Battle of Flamborough Head

The one thing a grunt must not do

By Uncle Walkie

continental marine corps

A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution

necktie origins

The military origins of the necktie

By Miguel Ortiz

Hamburger Hill footage

Watch this rarely seen footage of the assault on Hamburger Hill

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A person wearing a camouflage military uniform and a high-visibility yellow safety vest is directing traffic outdoors. They are holding two orange traffic batons and smiling, with trees and a blurred background behind them.

6 ways you can tell a troop isn’t an infantryman

By Tim Kirkpatrick

security forces

The Marine Corps’ Security Force Regiment is an old hand at special ops

By Harold C. Hutchison

henry kaiser liberty ships

This German-American industrialist basically built the WWII Navy

hawaiian ranger

This native Hawaiian Ranger spent five long years fighting in Vietnam

A group of older men wearing green berets and green jackets adorned with military medals and patches. One man in the center wears a black jacket and a green beret with a different insignia. They appear to be engaged in conversation outdoors, with a tent and flags visible in the background.

Today in military history: Legendary 5th Special Forces Group activated

military service

The top 6 reasons civilians back out of military service

The Det: Secret soldiers and unsung heroes of the troubles

Why deadly wounds aren’t treated first in combat

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Today in military history: Confederate victory at Chickamauga

pirate-themed Navy planes

7 pirate-themed US Navy planes

By Miguel Ortiz

california national guard

Why state National Guards partner with foreign countries

By Miguel Ortiz