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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

america is attacked on 9/11

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

Three secret military time management tips 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’ 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 This the first time people circumvented the globe by air, land and sea

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

first firefight

6 questions you asked yourself after your 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 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 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 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’ This is the history behind the Navy’s ‘Dixie Cup’

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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

This is how Sparta selected infants for their army This is how Sparta selected infants for their army

This is what makes SWCC crews so lethal This is what makes SWCC crews so lethal

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

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The inside joke names soldiers have for different unit patches The inside joke names soldiers have for different unit patches

This unit received 21 Medals of Honor and 4,000 Bronze Stars while dealing with America’s mistrust 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 These are the only 3 countries America hasn’t invaded

By Blake Stilwell

This is why deployed Marines don’t eat Charms candy This is why deployed Marines don’t eat Charms candy

By Blake Stilwell

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

Today in military history: Geronimo surrenders Today in military history: Geronimo surrenders

This firebase was once the ‘evilest place in Afghanistan’ This firebase was once the ‘evilest place in Afghanistan’

By James Elphick

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

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

By Blake Stilwell

teddy roosevelt pt tests

Teddy Roosevelt is the reason for military PT tests Teddy Roosevelt is the reason for military PT tests

By Blake Stilwell

Will combat mech suits become a reality? Will combat mech suits become a reality?

marine raiders vs recon

3 key differences between Recon Marines and Marine Raiders 3 key differences between Recon Marines and Marine Raiders

By Tim Kirkpatrick

marines in vietnam

Beware of the 19-year-old pissed off Marine Beware of the 19-year-old pissed off Marine

By Orvelin Valle

General Sherman

Today in military history: Union General Sherman assaults Atlanta Today in military history: Union General Sherman assaults Atlanta

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

By James Elphick

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

Everything you need to know about the Battle of Midway, the ‘turning point’ of WWII 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 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 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 why Washing Machine Charlie is the most annoying enemy aircraft ever

That time an entire battle stopped to watch two soldiers in a fistfight That time an entire battle stopped to watch two soldiers in a fistfight

By Blake Stilwell

This is what happened when the Navy banned alcohol on its ships

This is what happened when the Navy banned alcohol on its ships This is what happened when the Navy banned alcohol on its ships

By Blake Stilwell

This is how General Patton built up his tank division into the most formidable armored force of World War II 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 Today in military history: US raids Hanoi

grunt mental toughness

5 tips for mental toughness from a grunt 5 tips for mental toughness from a grunt

By Uncle Walkie

kissing sailor photo

The wife of the famous ‘kissing sailor’ is in the iconic 1945 photo – and it’s not the nurse The wife of the famous ‘kissing sailor’ is in the iconic 1945 photo – and it’s not the nurse

By Blake Stilwell

This pilot shot down an enemy fighter with his 1911 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 The Red Army’s insane World War II deception nearly broke the Romanian Army

saddam air force

Why Saddam Hussein buried Iraq’s air force in the desert Why Saddam Hussein buried Iraq’s air force in the desert

By Blake Stilwell

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

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

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

oldest active warship

How you can sail aboard the US Navy’s oldest active warship How you can sail aboard the US Navy’s oldest active warship

By Miguel Ortiz

How a Marine vet killed his stepfather with an atomic wedgie How a Marine vet killed his stepfather with an atomic wedgie

rum runner during prohibition

The only criminal executed by the Coast Guard was a Prohibition-era rum runner The only criminal executed by the Coast Guard was a Prohibition-era rum runner

confederate invasion of kentucky

Today in military history: Confederate invasion of Kentucky begins Today in military history: Confederate invasion of Kentucky begins

president arthur

Did you know these four US presidents never had a VP? Did you know these four US presidents never had a VP?

By Bethaney Phillips

This plane left the SR-71 Blackbird in the dust This plane left the SR-71 Blackbird in the dust

By Harold C. Hutchison

wood from Naval Support Activity Crane

The Navy has an entire forest to maintain a single ship The Navy has an entire forest to maintain a single ship

battle of najaf tank

The Marine Corps’ forgotten battle in Iraq The Marine Corps’ forgotten battle in Iraq

By Jessica Evans

medal of honor quarter

The only woman to receive the Medal of Honor is getting her own quarter The only woman to receive the Medal of Honor is getting her own quarter

By Miguel Ortiz

coast guard birthday

Celebrate the US Coast Guard’s birthday with these fun facts Celebrate the US Coast Guard’s birthday with these fun facts

By Jessica Evans

seawolf nuclear subs

This is why nuclear subs don’t try to rest on the sea floor This is why nuclear subs don’t try to rest on the sea floor

By Blake Stilwell

marine corps hymn

These are the battles mentioned in the Marine Corps Hymn These are the battles mentioned in the Marine Corps Hymn

By Blake Stilwell

the white death sniper

This insanely talented sniper was known as ‘The White Death’ This insanely talented sniper was known as ‘The White Death’

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Today in military history: Gulf of Tonkin Incident Today in military history: Gulf of Tonkin Incident

Operation Prairie

Today in military history: Marines launch Operation Prairie in Vietnam Today in military history: Marines launch Operation Prairie in Vietnam

Country star Craig Morgan swore into the Army Reserve at the Grand Ole Opry Country star Craig Morgan swore into the Army Reserve at the Grand Ole Opry

By Miguel Ortiz

deepest ocean dive captain

A Navy submarine captain set the record for the deepest ocean dive A Navy submarine captain set the record for the deepest ocean dive

By Miguel Ortiz

aircraft carrier

America has way more aircraft carriers than most people think America has way more aircraft carriers than most people think

Why the Navy SEALs chose the SIG Sauer P226 over the M9 Why the Navy SEALs chose the SIG Sauer P226 over the M9

By Miguel Ortiz