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peanut butter shot

Why the ‘peanut butter’ shot is the most dreaded injection

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A thermal camera image shows an Iranian F-14 on the ground with targeting sites overlaid on it.

Aviation nerds are mourning Iran’s F-14 Tomcats

the usns harvey milk

Here are the untold perils of renaming a vessel

By Blake Stilwell

Gray military fighter jet with the number 533 on the nose and tail, parked on a concrete runway with trees and water in the background. The jet has twin vertical stabilizers, external fuel tanks, and missiles mounted under its wings.

$580 million contract awarded to Raytheon for new Navy jammer

By Miguel Ortiz

Rendering of SSN-AUKUS submarine (BAE Systems)

We need to double submarine production…while cutting the budget

Tom Cruise receives Navy’s highest civilian honor

Tom Cruise receives Navy’s highest civilian honor

By Miguel Ortiz

The ‘unluckiest’ U-boat of World War II couldn’t even sink itself

The ‘unluckiest’ U-boat of World War II couldn’t even sink itself

HONOLULU, HI - DECEMBER 11: A ziploc bag is used to cover Jamie Williams' bathroom faucet at her Aliamanu Military Reservation home in Honolulu, HI on December 11, 2021. Williams, like many other Hawaii residents, has been forced to contain the fuel leaking into their water supply. (Photo by Marie Eriel Hobro/For the Washington Post)

Lead detected in tap water on Hawaii military base

Union Navy at Mobile Bay

Today in military history: Union victory at Mobile Bay

7 pranks that can only be done in the military

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

By Kathryn Butler

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

By Jessica Manfre

A woman holds a large key as a representative of the new car she was given by USAA

USAA gives car to deserving sailor

By Tessa Robinson

A large wooden sailing ship with multiple masts and tan sails is engaged in a naval battle, firing cannons that produce thick white smoke. The ship flies a red and white flag at the stern and a red, white, and blue flag at the bow. The sea is choppy, and another ship is faintly visible in the misty background. The sky is clear with a light blue hue.

How privateering worked in the American Revolution

loyce edward deen burial at sea

Aerial gunner Loyce Edward Deen was the only sailor buried at sea inside his aircraft

By Blake Stilwell

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

By Orvelin Valle

difference between f-16 and f-18

6 differences between the Air Force’s F-16 and the Navy’s F-18

By Harold C. Hutchison

The Navy and Coast Guard are still finding mysterious ghost ships

Two individuals wearing camouflage ghillie suits are navigating through a muddy, shallow water area surrounded by dry leaves and vegetation. One person is climbing over a log while the other is in the water, smiling. The scene suggests a military or tactical training exercise in a natural, rugged environment.

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

By Tessa Robinson

A large, early 20th-century battleship with two tall lattice masts and two smokestacks, flying an American flag, is sailing on calm waters. The ship has multiple gun turrets along its length and a heavily armored hull. The image is in black and white.

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose

By Miguel Ortiz

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

5 differences between Navy and Air Force fighter pilots

Four men are gathered around a table with sniper rifles. Two men on the left wear casual clothing and navy blue caps, one holding a camouflaged sniper rifle. The two men on the right wear U.S. Navy desert camouflage uniforms, one with the name "Thompson" visible. They appear to be engaged in conversation or instruction. The background shows a concrete block wall and metal fencing.

5 best sniper rifles of all time

Left: Navy Veterans Ally Islin and Lindsay Rheiner on a job site pose for a photo. Photo courtesy Doug Doan. Right: Independence Hydrogen worksite. Photo courtesy Doug Doan.

New hydrogen plant hires badass women veterans to kickstart the economy

A photo collage of two Navy SEALs killed in the Gulf of Aden January 11, 2024.

Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice?

By Tessa Robinson

sailors stowing their stack of seabags

The fascinating history of the military seabags we know and love

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is firing a mounted machine gun from the open side of a helicopter over the ocean. The machine gun is discharging bullets, with visible shell casings ejecting and a muzzle flash at the barrel. The background shows a vast expanse of water under a clear sky.

Navy helicopters sunk Iran-backed Houthi boats

By Miguel Ortiz

A United States Navy propeller aircraft, marked with the number 22 and "VRC-30," is captured mid-air just above the deck of an aircraft carrier, with the ocean and clear blue sky in the background. The aircraft's landing gear is extended, and several crew members are visible on the deck.

The C-2 Greyhound is subbing in for the grounded CMV-22 Osprey

By Miguel Ortiz

shellback certificate

5 of the rarest unofficial US Navy ‘certificates’

By Eric Milzarski

Top Gun 2 training

‘Top Gun 2’ cast went through legit military training exercises

By Shannon Corbeil

These cheerleaders will kill for you

These cheerleaders will kill for you

By Tessa Robinson

A woman speaks at a podium during the USAA Army-Navy game celebrations.

USAA kicks off 124th Army-Navy game celebrations by honoring 250th anniversary of Boston Tea Party

A chef wearing a white hat, navy blue uniform with a patch, and blue gloves is handling freshly baked bread loaves on a tray in a commercial kitchen. Various containers and bottles are visible in the foreground, with industrial ovens in the background.

How many pounds of turkey will the US Navy cook this Thanksgiving?

By United States Navy

garrison veteran

5 reasons to remember the garrison veteran, especially on Veterans Day

By Uncle Walkie

A sleek, gray, high-speed boat numbered 59 is cutting through choppy ocean waters, creating a spray of water along its side. The boat has a streamlined design with a raised structure near the rear equipped with antennas and a radar system. The sky is clear and the sea appears slightly rough.

The Navy’s unmanned boat fired in the Middle East for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

The Navy’s new top officer is the first female Chief of Naval Operations

The Navy’s new top officer is the first female Chief of Naval Operations

By Miguel Ortiz

navy privateers

A navy of privateers helped win the American Revolution

By Jessica Evans

An older retired sailor stands next to a younger sailor in uniform.

8 reasons why everyone knows you were in the military

By Blake Stilwell

Navy aircraft carrier with planes on the deck floats through the ocean with people who were interested in joining the navy.

5 things we wish we knew before joining the Navy

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Painting of the USS Constitution ship.

Today in military history: USS Constitution launched

navy ranks and insignia

Here’s how to remember Navy ranks and insignia

By Jessica Evans

A dramatic naval battle scene on a wooden ship with sailors and soldiers engaged in close combat. The central figure, dressed in white, is wielding a sword and appears to be fighting an opponent in a turban. Several men are grappling, shooting pistols, or brandishing weapons. A red flag with a crescent moon and star is prominently displayed on a mast. The background shows other ships with sails and a distant fortress or city under a cloudy sky. The scene is intense and chaotic, capturing the heat of battle.

This raid was one of the America’s first overseas military operations

By Stephen Carlson

combat submarine

Today in military history: World’s first combat submarine sinks

first naval force

Today in military history: Continental Congress authorizes first naval force

This was the last enemy ship sunk by the US Navy in combat

By Blake Stilwell

Today in military history: USS Cole attacked by terrorists

A fake smokestack made this German ship an unstoppable predator

military aircraft nicknames

The official unofficial nicknames of 5 modern military aircraft

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Birth of the Naval Academy

battle of Lake Erie

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

What happened to HMS Glowworm?

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

what did sailors eat

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

military life hacks

7 key military life hacks that matter in civilian life

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

By Harold C. Hutchison

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

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

hate on the navy

6 reasons why soldiers hate on the Navy

By Eric Milzarski

USS Enterprise nuclear carrier

Today in military history: First nuclear-powered carrier launched

battle of flamborough head

Today in military history: Battle of Flamborough Head

henry kaiser liberty ships

This German-American industrialist basically built the WWII Navy

military service

The top 6 reasons civilians back out of military service

pirate-themed Navy planes

7 pirate-themed US Navy planes

By Miguel Ortiz

civil war japan

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