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Today in military history: Senates approves female combat pilots

Today in military history: Senates approves female combat pilots Today in military history: Senates approves female combat pilots

Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time

Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

By Miguel Ortiz

soldiers are in the shade

4 Army tips to beat the summer heat 4 Army tips to beat the summer heat

By Miguel Ortiz

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle

By Miguel Ortiz, Tessa Robinson

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 15: Firearms are displayed at the Sig Sauer booth at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center on April 15, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The convention, which is expected to draw around 70,000 guests, opened yesterday and runs through Sunday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4 SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4

By Miguel Ortiz

prisoners of war during Desert Storm

7 POWs who were total badasses after being taken captive 7 POWs who were total badasses after being taken captive

Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’

Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’ Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a coloring book

The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a coloring book The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a coloring book

By Blake Stilwell

That time American and Russian tanks faced off in a divided Berlin That time American and Russian tanks faced off in a divided Berlin

5 simple things movies get wrong about clearing houses

5 simple things movies get wrong about clearing houses 5 simple things movies get wrong about clearing houses

flak bait aircraft

5 real aircraft that wouldn’t die 5 real aircraft that wouldn’t die

The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs

The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs

By Jessica Evans

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

By Miguel Ortiz

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

By Miguel Ortiz

This top-secret bomber spied on Americans in Normandy This top-secret bomber spied on Americans in Normandy

How privateering worked in the American Revolution

How privateering worked in the American Revolution How privateering worked in the American Revolution

Assassinations. Exploding battleships. Ghost planes. Watch Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel military mysteries on The HISTORY Channel.

Assassinations. Exploding battleships. Ghost planes. Watch Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel military mysteries on The HISTORY Channel. Assassinations. Exploding battleships. Ghost planes. Watch Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel military mysteries on The HISTORY Channel.

By Tessa Robinson

WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member

WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member WATCH: NFL’s brightest prospects experience ‘day in the life’ of a service member

By Tessa Robinson

This submachine gun looked homemade, but it killed lots of Nazis This submachine gun looked homemade, but it killed lots of Nazis

Why the B-52 Bomber no longer activates its tail guns Why the B-52 Bomber no longer activates its tail guns

difference between f-16 and f-18

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

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why cats were the perfect companions in the trenches of WWI

Why cats were the perfect companions in the trenches of WWI Why cats were the perfect companions in the trenches of WWI

By Eric Milzarski

The B-32 Dominator was the B-29 Superfortress’ WWII understudy The B-32 Dominator was the B-29 Superfortress’ WWII understudy

By Miguel Ortiz

An airman repairs a B-29 bomber

Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again

By Tessa Robinson

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

By Miguel Ortiz

This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace

By Miguel Ortiz

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

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

By Tessa Robinson

The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days of combat in Vietnam

The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days of combat in Vietnam The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days of combat in Vietnam

By Jessica Evans

Best AR-15 slings on the market Best AR-15 slings on the market

By Brady Kirkpatrick

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

WATCH: Navy veteran saves for 22 years to buy 1986 Porsche

WATCH: Navy veteran saves for 22 years to buy 1986 Porsche WATCH: Navy veteran saves for 22 years to buy 1986 Porsche

By Tessa Robinson

springfield armory

Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory

By Miguel Ortiz

308 rifle xbolt

These are the best .308 rifles on the market These are the best .308 rifles on the market

By Brady Kirkpatrick

submarine commander

The most successful submarine commander ever was captured by the Japanese The most successful submarine commander ever was captured by the Japanese

5 differences between Navy and Air Force fighter pilots 5 differences between Navy and Air Force fighter pilots

The 5 most legendary snipers of all time

The 5 most legendary snipers of all time The 5 most legendary snipers of all time

These are the United States’ top 5 allies from around the world, based on capability

These are the United States’ top 5 allies from around the world, based on capability These are the United States’ top 5 allies from around the world, based on capability

Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past

By Miguel Ortiz

Why a principal designer of the Stealth Bomber is in a supermax prison Why a principal designer of the Stealth Bomber is in a supermax prison

operation plumbbob

Before NASA Parker Solar Probe, fastest manmade object ever was manhole cover launched by a nuke Before NASA Parker Solar Probe, fastest manmade object ever was manhole cover launched by a nuke

best special operations units

10 most lethal special operations units from around the world 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

By Shannon Corbeil

Description: View from the top into a box which is booby-trapped with punji sticks.

Punji sticks are sharpened and heated stakes, placed in the path of enemy troops, usually covered by undergrowth or placed in the bottoms of pits dug to trap enemies.

8 of the most terrifying Vietnam War booby traps 8 of the most terrifying Vietnam War booby traps

By Blake Stilwell

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors

By Jessica Evans

The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history

The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history

‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success

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‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success ‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success

By Tessa Robinson

This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots

This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots

By Harold C. Hutchison

This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship

This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength

By Jessica Evans

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

By Ian D’Costa

a member of the Mujahideen carries a weapon on his soldier

Operation Cyclone: The CIA’s covert program to arm the mujahideen Operation Cyclone: The CIA’s covert program to arm the mujahideen

By Jessica Evans

The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement

The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement The amazing thing the SR-71 did the day before its retirement

By Blake Stilwell

A photo of Reinhard Heydrich and his vehicle which was bombed during Operation Anthropoid

‘Operation Anthropoid:’ The assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague ‘Operation Anthropoid:’ The assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague

By Jessica Evans

The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Miguel Ortiz

Army putting popular howitzer back into production

Army putting popular howitzer back into production Army putting popular howitzer back into production

By Miguel Ortiz

NATO is buying 1,000 Patriot missiles for $5.5B

NATO is buying 1,000 Patriot missiles for $5.5B NATO is buying 1,000 Patriot missiles for $5.5B

By Miguel Ortiz

The biggest Ukraine story going into 2024 is supply

The biggest Ukraine story going into 2024 is supply The biggest Ukraine story going into 2024 is supply

Navy helicopters sunk Iran-backed Houthi boats

Navy helicopters sunk Iran-backed Houthi boats Navy helicopters sunk Iran-backed Houthi boats

By Miguel Ortiz

Last aid package to Ukraine announced unless Congress approves more

Last aid package to Ukraine announced unless Congress approves more Last aid package to Ukraine announced unless Congress approves more

By Miguel Ortiz

A glock pistol composite with Gaston Glock

Gaston Glock, inventor of Glock pistol, dead at 94 Gaston Glock, inventor of Glock pistol, dead at 94

By Miguel Ortiz

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

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

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: The WWI Christmas truce

Today in military history: The WWI Christmas truce Today in military history: The WWI Christmas truce