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

By Lyle D. Solomon

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

By Bethaney Phillips

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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

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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

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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

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Today in military history: Battle of Flamborough Head

The one thing a grunt must not do

By Uncle Walkie

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A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution

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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

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This German-American industrialist basically built the WWII Navy

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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

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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

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7 pirate-themed US Navy planes

By Miguel Ortiz

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Why state National Guards partner with foreign countries

By Miguel Ortiz

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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This the first time people circumnavigated 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