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Bob Ross in Air Force uniform and later in life

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

By Miguel Ortiz

civil war japan

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

british troops palestine

Today in military history: Brits launch offensive in Palestine

mutiny on the bounty

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

Air Force history

Today in military history: US Air Force becomes independent branch

navy sailor uniforms slop chest

The macabre way early sailors refreshed their wardrobes

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

4 captains who went down with the ship

By Shannon Corbeil

4 missions of the military working dog

Hair today, gone tomorrow: When Elvis joined the Army

By Jessica Manfre

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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

This MOH recipient reenlisted to avenge his brother’s death

By Jessica Evans

army ammunition

The Army nerfed its ammunition before WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

world war i heroes

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

By Jessica Manfre

navy grooming standards

Keep in line with US Navy grooming standards

By Jessica Evans

george lang medal of honor

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

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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

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

mosby's rangers

This was the Confederates’ most famous Army Ranger

Two men wearing suits and dark sunglasses stand indoors. The man on the right wears a light gray suit, white shirt, light-colored tie, and a gray fedora hat. The man on the left wears a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie. Both have serious expressions.

5 amazing actors who were also badass Marines

Do you know the history of the American Legion?

By Bethaney Phillips

The history and design behind the legendary A-10

By Miguel Ortiz

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

A group of uniformed military personnel standing indoors in a large, ornate room with tall columns and chandeliers. Five individuals in the front row hold a large white banner with bold black letters reading "WE WILL NEVER FORGET." The group appears solemn and attentive.

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

By Chase Millsap

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

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

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

By Miguel Ortiz

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Three secret military time management tips

By Jessica Evans

tip of the spear military units

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

pilots circumnavigation

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

How reconnaissance makes or breaks a military invasion

first firefight

6 questions you asked yourself after your first firefight

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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

By Miguel Ortiz

Roseville train accident

The Navy accident that got it banned from railroads

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

By Harold C. Hutchison

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

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Here are 10 things everyone experiences in jump school

This is how Sparta selected infants for their army

This is what makes SWCC crews so lethal

This is why the Navy wears bell bottoms, and it’s not for fashion

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This unit received 21 Medals of Honor and 4,000 Bronze Stars while dealing with America’s mistrust

By Stephen Carlson

countries America hasn't invaded

These are the only 3 countries America hasn’t invaded

By Blake Stilwell

This is why deployed Marines don’t eat Charms candy

By Blake Stilwell

‘The last great tank battle’ was a slugfest of epic proportions

Today in military history: Geronimo surrenders

This firebase was once the ‘evilest place in Afghanistan’

By James Elphick

Pound for pound, these were the deadliest boats of World War II

The first combat qualified female naval aviator died in a crazy accident

By Blake Stilwell

Will combat mech suits become a reality?

marine raiders vs recon

3 key differences between Recon Marines and Marine Raiders

By Tim Kirkpatrick

marines in vietnam

Beware of the 19-year-old pissed off Marine

By Orvelin Valle

General Sherman

Today in military history: Union General Sherman assaults Atlanta

You had to bet your life to graduate from the Vietnam-era Recondo school

By James Elphick

A group of World War II-era military aircraft are parked on the deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. Several crew members are walking and working around the planes. Two warships are visible in the distance on the ocean. The image is in black and white.

Everything you need to know about the Battle of Midway, the ‘turning point’ of WWII

WWII Naval Aviator and ‘The Price is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99

daiquiri creator

An American sailor introduced the daiquiri to the US

By Miguel Ortiz

washing machine charlie

This is why Washing Machine Charlie is the most annoying enemy aircraft ever

This is how General Patton built up his tank division into the most formidable armored force of World War II

Operation Linebacker I hanoi

Today in military history: US raids Hanoi

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5 tips for mental toughness from a grunt

By Uncle Walkie

This pilot shot down an enemy fighter with his 1911

By Blake Stilwell

red army gun crew

The Red Army’s insane World War II deception nearly broke the Romanian Army

Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man in a military uniform and cap, featuring four stars on the shoulders and cap, indicating a high-ranking officer. The man has a composed expression and is looking slightly to the side.

How one of America’s saltiest Marines wanted to handle the Vietnam War

The ‘Skeleton Army’ was the Salvation Army’s primary enemy