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combat deployment

History

7 things troops did on deployment are totally proud of 7 things troops did on deployment are totally proud of

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Military Life

These twin brothers served in three wars These twin brothers served in three wars

By Miguel Ortiz

History

The history of General Patton’s ivory-handled revolvers The history of General Patton’s ivory-handled revolvers

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

Military News

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

history of pando commandos

History

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

By Eric Milzarski

Little Rock Nine black students

History

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

History

This friendly fire incident hamstrung the P-38 This friendly fire incident hamstrung the P-38

By Harold C. Hutchison

suicide prevention

Military Life

Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide

ranking officer

History

The highest ranking US military officer in World War II isn’t who you think The highest ranking US military officer in World War II isn’t who you think

USS Enterprise nuclear carrier

Military News

Today in military history: First nuclear-powered carrier launched Today in military history: First nuclear-powered carrier launched

History

Why the ‘Bouncing Betty’ was absolutely devastating Why the ‘Bouncing Betty’ was absolutely devastating

By Tim Kirkpatrick

battle of flamborough head

Military News

Today in military history: Battle of Flamborough Head Today in military history: Battle of Flamborough Head

Military News

The one thing a grunt must not do The one thing a grunt must not do

By Uncle Walkie

continental marine corps

History

A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution

necktie origins

Military News

The military origins of the necktie The military origins of the necktie

By Miguel Ortiz

Hamburger Hill footage

History

Watch this rarely seen footage of the assault on Hamburger Hill Watch this rarely seen footage of the assault on Hamburger Hill

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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

Entertainment

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

By Tim Kirkpatrick

security forces

Military News

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

By Harold C. Hutchison

henry kaiser liberty ships

History

This German-American industrialist basically built the WWII Navy This German-American industrialist basically built the WWII Navy

hawaiian ranger

Military News

This native Hawaiian Ranger spent five long years fighting in Vietnam This native Hawaiian Ranger spent five long years fighting in Vietnam

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

History

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

military service

Military News

The top 6 reasons civilians back out of military service The top 6 reasons civilians back out of military service

Military News

The Det: Secret soldiers and unsung heroes of the troubles The Det: Secret soldiers and unsung heroes of the troubles

Military News

Why deadly wounds aren’t treated first in combat Why deadly wounds aren’t treated first in combat

By Tim Kirkpatrick

History

Today in military history: Confederate victory at Chickamauga Today in military history: Confederate victory at Chickamauga

pirate-themed Navy planes

Military News

7 pirate-themed US Navy planes 7 pirate-themed US Navy planes

By Miguel Ortiz

california national guard

Military News

Why state National Guards partner with foreign countries Why state National Guards partner with foreign countries

By Miguel Ortiz

Bob Ross in Air Force uniform and later in life

Entertainment

Air Force vet Bob Ross painting on sale for a happy little $9.85M Air Force vet Bob Ross painting on sale for a happy little $9.85M

By Miguel Ortiz

civil war japan

History

Why the US attacked Japan in the middle of the Civil War Why the US attacked Japan in the middle of the Civil War

british troops palestine

History

Today in military history: Brits launch offensive in Palestine Today in military history: Brits launch offensive in Palestine

mutiny on the bounty

Military News

The real story behind ‘The Mutiny on the Bounty’ is different from what you think The real story behind ‘The Mutiny on the Bounty’ is different from what you think

Air Force history

History

Today in military history: US Air Force becomes independent branch Today in military history: US Air Force becomes independent branch

navy sailor uniforms slop chest

History

The macabre way early sailors refreshed their wardrobes The macabre way early sailors refreshed their wardrobes

The Army’s newest combat vehicle is named for two hero soldiers

Tactical

The Army’s newest combat vehicle is named for two hero soldiers The Army’s newest combat vehicle is named for two hero soldiers

By Miguel Ortiz

Military News

4 captains who went down with the ship 4 captains who went down with the ship

By Shannon Corbeil

Military News

4 missions of the military working dog 4 missions of the military working dog

Military News

Hair today, gone tomorrow: When Elvis joined the Army Hair today, gone tomorrow: When Elvis joined the Army

By Jessica Manfre

Military News

4 Reasons why the US shouldn’t use the military to fight Mexico’s drug cartels 4 Reasons why the US shouldn’t use the military to fight Mexico’s drug cartels

This MOH recipient reenlisted to avenge his brother’s death

Military News

This MOH recipient reenlisted to avenge his brother’s death This MOH recipient reenlisted to avenge his brother’s death

By Jessica Evans

army ammunition

Military News

The Army nerfed its ammunition before WWII The Army nerfed its ammunition before WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

world war i heroes

History

Our forgotten heroes: Why don’t we talk about World War I? Our forgotten heroes: Why don’t we talk about World War I?

By Jessica Manfre

navy grooming standards

Military News

Keep in line with US Navy grooming standards Keep in line with US Navy grooming standards

By Jessica Evans

george lang medal of honor

History

This Medal of Honor recipient blocked out being paralyzed to finish the mission This Medal of Honor recipient blocked out being paralyzed to finish the mission

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Tactical

How one Israeli tanker held off the entire Syrian army in 1973 How one Israeli tanker held off the entire Syrian army in 1973

Military News

This Russian-born FBI agent was the bureau’s spycatcher This Russian-born FBI agent was the bureau’s spycatcher

mosby's rangers

Military News

This was the Confederates’ most famous Army Ranger This was the Confederates’ most famous Army Ranger

5 amazing actors who were also badass Marines

Entertainment

5 amazing actors who were also badass Marines 5 amazing actors who were also badass Marines

Military News

Do you know the history of the American Legion? Do you know the history of the American Legion?

By Bethaney Phillips

Military News

The history and design behind the legendary A-10 The history and design behind the legendary A-10

By Miguel Ortiz

History

‘We’ve been hit’: A personal account of 9/11 at the Pentagon ‘We’ve been hit’: A personal account of 9/11 at the Pentagon

My 9/11 story: A Naval Academy plebe on guard

Military News

My 9/11 story: A Naval Academy plebe on guard My 9/11 story: A Naval Academy plebe on guard

By Chase Millsap

Military News

My 9/11 story: ‘We don’t know who did this but we’re going to help kick their ass!’ My 9/11 story: ‘We don’t know who did this but we’re going to help kick their ass!’

Military News

My 9/11 story: It was the catalyst that changed the course of my life My 9/11 story: It was the catalyst that changed the course of my life

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america is attacked on 9/11

Military News

This Army unit was renamed for its search & rescue work on 9/11 This Army unit was renamed for its search & rescue work on 9/11

By Miguel Ortiz

Military Life

Three secret military time management tips Three secret military time management tips

By Jessica Evans

tip of the spear military units

Military News

Top military units and assets that define ‘the tip of the spear’ Top military units and assets that define ‘the tip of the spear’

pilots circumnavigation

Military News

This the first time people circumvented the globe by air, land and sea This the first time people circumvented the globe by air, land and sea

History

How reconnaissance makes or breaks a military invasion How reconnaissance makes or breaks a military invasion

first firefight

Military News

6 questions you asked yourself after your first firefight 6 questions you asked yourself after your first firefight

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Military News

This pilot rescued troops in Vietnam and earned the Medal of Honor This pilot rescued troops in Vietnam and earned the Medal of Honor

By Miguel Ortiz

Roseville train accident

History

The Navy accident that got it banned from railroads The Navy accident that got it banned from railroads

History

These NASA nerds made a Franken-bomber, but they weren’t the first to do it These NASA nerds made a Franken-bomber, but they weren’t the first to do it

By Harold C. Hutchison

Military News

This is the history behind the Navy’s ‘Dixie Cup’ This is the history behind the Navy’s ‘Dixie Cup’

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Military News

Here are 10 things everyone experiences in jump school Here are 10 things everyone experiences in jump school