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An elderly man in a military flight suit and cap stands confidently with hands on hips in front of a large vintage aircraft marked "MATS" on the fuselage. The aircraft has a polished metal exterior and propeller engines. The man is smiling and looking slightly upward.

Berlin Airlift ‘Candy Bomber’ Col. Gail Halvorsen dies at 101

By Miguel Ortiz

5 times ‘outdated’ weapons saved the day

5 times ‘outdated’ weapons saved the day

civil air fleet

Everything you need to know about the Civil Reserve Air Fleet

By Miguel Ortiz

This Russian missile could be the last thing you ever see

This Russian missile could be the last thing you ever see

apache helicopter

This is why the Apache helicopter is a tank’s worst nightmare

By Harold C. Hutchison

world war i weapons

The 6 most terrifying weapons of World War I

By James Elphick

A black and white photo of a young military pilot standing in the open cockpit of a fighter plane. The pilot is wearing a uniform with medals and holding a helmet. The plane has a propeller and markings on the side, including three stars and Cyrillic text. The sky is partly cloudy.

This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

This landmine can hit enemy vehicles from above

By Miguel Ortiz

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned against a dark wooden wall. The soldier in the foreground is holding a camouflaged assault rifle and wearing black gloves, protective glasses, and a black face covering. The second soldier is partially visible behind the first.

3 reasons Russia has struggled against Ukraine, according to the famous ‘Doctrine Man’

By Miguel Ortiz

Two military attack helicopters flying over clear turquoise waters with a coastline and hills in the background. The helicopters are painted in camouflage colors and have visible weaponry mounted on their sides. The main rotor blades are blurred, indicating they are in motion.

30 years later, the Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra makes its final flight

By Jessica Evans

How well do you know the A-10 ‘Warthog’?

How well do you know the A-10 ‘Warthog’?

By Orvelin Valle

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes

Remington Arms returns from bankruptcy and moves to Georgia

By Miguel Ortiz

helicopters native american blessing names army

Why Army helicopters are named after Native tribes

By Harold C. Hutchison

A large, tracked military tank with a turret and a long barrel is positioned on muddy ground in an open field. Five soldiers wearing berets and military uniforms are either sitting on or standing around the tank. The tank has a rectangular body with wide tracks and visible suspension wheels. The background shows a flat landscape with some fencing and distant hills. The tank has markings including the number "40" and the letters "PL" on the front.

Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

When ‘Dirty Harry’ rescued real-life hostages

By Jim Fletcher

Buffalo Soldier

Who the original Buffalo Soldiers were and how they got their nickname

food as a weapon

5 times using food as a weapon helped turn the tide of a battle

America’s first true heavy tank was bristling with firepower

By Miguel Ortiz

What happens when two carriers kick in your door at once

What happens when two carriers kick in your door at once

A large ocean liner with four tall smokestacks, a dark hull, and a white superstructure, sailing on calm water. The ship has multiple decks with rows of windows and lifeboats visible along the upper deck. The bow is pointed and the ship appears to be moving forward. The image is in black and white.

The secret Cold War mission that helped America find the Titanic

By Jessica Evans

Here is how a Civil War cannon tore infantry apart

Here is how a Civil War cannon tore infantry apart

By Harold C. Hutchison

These are the slave soldiers that defeated the Mongols

These are the slave soldiers that defeated the Mongols

By Blake Stilwell

massive ordnance penetrator MOAB

This bomb is heavier than the ‘MOAB’

By Harold C. Hutchison

Fort Benning History: ‘Temporary’ during WWI

Fort Benning History: ‘Temporary’ during WWI

By Jessica Evans

This is why the Russian submarine fleet is such a basket case

This is why the Russian submarine fleet is such a basket case

By Harold C. Hutchison

6 things geardos buy that are actually useful

6 things geardos buy that are actually useful

By Eric Milzarski

amphibious tank

This amphibious WWII tank could be launched from a submarine underwater

By Miguel Ortiz

How a civilian aircraft in distress set a world glider record

How a civilian aircraft in distress set a world glider record

By Blake Stilwell

What do you get when you cross an AK-47, an M-16 and a…bottle opener?

By Miguel Ortiz

5 design mandates for a badass unit t-shirt

By Uncle Walkie

Everything you need to know about the Air Force’s navy

Everything you need to know about the Air Force’s navy

By Blake Stilwell

Why viking raiders seemed to disappear from history

The American howitzer you never heard much about

The American howitzer you never heard much about

By Harold C. Hutchison

Captured by terrorists

This Marine veteran was captured by terrorists, fought back and lived to come home

By Chase Millsap

6 reasons the Vikings were so successful at raiding villages

6 reasons the Vikings were so successful at raiding villages

By Blake Stilwell

Two people in military flight suits stand smiling under a wooden sign that reads "NO GUTS, NO GLORY." They are on an airfield with several small aircraft and hangars visible in the background. The person on the left is a taller man with short blonde hair, and the person on the right is a shorter woman with dark hair tied back. Both have patches on their flight suits, including an American flag patch on the woman's right arm.

5 advantages of being vertically challenged on active duty

A soldier wearing tactical gear, including a helmet with the number "253" and an American flag patch, is aiming and firing a handgun. The soldier is dressed in a tan uniform and black gloves, with a watch on the left wrist. The background shows a deck area near water, with other soldiers in similar gear seated or kneeling.

How the US military adopted the legendary .45 ACP cartridge

By Miguel Ortiz

What happens when a submarine runs into an undersea mountain

What happens when a submarine runs into an undersea mountain

By Blake Stilwell

A desert landscape with a large explosion occurring near a military tank, creating a cloud of smoke and dust. The caption reads "blowing stuff up.

‘A-10 for the win’ and 9 other hilarious military TikToks

By Jessica Evans

The awesome reason some Air Force fighters have green stars

The awesome reason some Air Force fighters have green stars

These 7 women received the Distinguished Flying Cross

These 7 women received the Distinguished Flying Cross

By James Elphick

A dolphin swimming underwater with sunlight filtering through the water's surface above. The dolphin is positioned horizontally, showing its streamlined body and dorsal fin. The water is clear and blue, with a sandy ocean floor visible in the background.

Why the Soviets trained attack dolphins

By Bethaney Phillips

Check out the Air Force’s old dress white uniform

Check out the Air Force’s old dress white uniform

By Blake Stilwell

A vintage portable reel-to-reel tape recorder housed in a briefcase-style casing, with control buttons and dials visible on the front panel. The device is open and placed on a pedestal, with two people standing nearby. The interior lid has a brown lining with pockets.

Why Russia has three nuclear footballs – and who can use them

This flight student’s first attempt to land on an aircraft carrier ended in disaster

This flight student’s first attempt to land on an aircraft carrier ended in disaster

A person wearing camouflage clothing and a cap is firing a black handgun outdoors, with a spent cartridge casing ejecting from the gun.

Why the Glock is the sidearm of choice in Special Operations

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man in a military uniform. He has a serious expression, short hair, and is wearing a jacket adorned with multiple ribbons, medals, and insignia, including stars on the shoulder epaulets and "U.S." pins on the collar. The background is plain and dark.

11 best-ever nicknames of military leaders

A line of covered military trucks is driving on a rough, muddy dirt road. The trucks appear to be from an older era, possibly early to mid-20th century, and are moving away from the camera. The terrain around the road is uneven with sparse vegetation. A person is visible standing on the right side of the road in the distance.

How a grocery-run-turned-car-assault kicked off George Patton’s armor career

Map showing a flight path from Washington, DC Restricted Airspace to Tipton Field, passing along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Key locations labeled include Washington, DC Restricted Airspace, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Blob's Park, and Tipton Field. The map includes various geographic and aviation markings such as golf courses, highways, and restricted zones. The flight path is marked with a thick red line curving from Washington, DC to Tipton Field.

4 times enlisted troops stole planes from the flightline

By Blake Stilwell

A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet, painted in blue with yellow accents and the number 6 on its tail, flying low over a runway with trees and construction materials in the background.

The US Navy’s Blue Angels announce its first female jet pilot

By Miguel Ortiz

How to properly seal a gas mask without shaving your beard

How to properly seal a gas mask without shaving your beard

By Eric Milzarski

The first US casualty of the Gulf War was a downed pilot

The first US casualty of the Gulf War was a downed pilot

By Blake Stilwell

Side view of a docked submarine showing its metallic hull with rivets, safety railings, and various equipment mounted on the deck. The submarine is moored with chains and ropes to a pier.

The history behind the landlocked Wisconsin submarine

By Jim Fletcher

Close-up of the turret and main gun of a World War II-era German tank, with two crew members wearing black uniforms and headsets positioned near the gun. The tank's armor shows distinctive textured patterns, and spare track links are mounted on the side of the turret. The background includes a building with windows.

Why German vehicles had textured camouflage during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

A silver Royal Navy jet aircraft is positioned nose-up on top of a white van, which is parked on a flat surface next to a large rust-colored shipping container. The jet's tail and wings extend over the van and container, with the background showing a body of water and a partly cloudy sky.

The time a British fighter jet landed on a civilian container ship

By Miguel Ortiz

A person wearing camouflage clothing and a helmet is firing a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher outdoors, with a visible muzzle flash and smoke coming from the weapon. The background includes a stone or concrete wall and a structure with a green and blue painted surface.

Christmas in July: Ultimate Army fails compilation videos

By Jessica Evans

How this general’s goof shows a level of humility all troops should strive toward

How this general’s goof shows a level of humility all troops should strive toward

By Eric Milzarski

Two men are loading a large shell into the nose gun of a military aircraft with nose art depicting a pin-up girl and the text "Pride of the Yankees." Another man is carrying a ladder in the background near another aircraft, with palm trees visible behind them. The scene appears to be on a sandy airstrip.

These 4 WWII planes were armed with literal tank cannons

By Miguel Ortiz

Watch a skilled archer hit targets from around corners

Watch a skilled archer hit targets from around corners

By Blake Stilwell

A white military twin-engine propeller aircraft is suspended from the ceiling inside a museum. The underside of the plane is visible, showing two propellers, bombs mounted under the wings, and a U.S. Air Force star insignia on the left wing. The background includes structural beams and bright ceiling lights.

The Navy’s first drone saw action during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

A black U.S. Air Force SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft flying over a mountainous desert landscape. The aircraft has a sleek, elongated fuselage with two large engine nacelles mounted under the wings, and markings including "U.S. AIR FORCE," the Air Force insignia, and the numbers "06936" and "FX-936" on the tail and engine nacelles.

The SR-71 Blackbird was almost the most versatile fighter plane ever

See what happens when this airsofter with a minigun takes on a full squad

See what happens when this airsofter with a minigun takes on a full squad

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photo of a military tank with the number "450" and the word "BABY" painted on its side. The tank has a long barrel gun, a rounded turret, and side armor plates covering the tracks. It is positioned against a brick wall background.

This experimental WWII tank was like a Sherman on steroids

By Miguel Ortiz