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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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch a skilled archer hit targets from around corners

Watch a skilled archer hit targets from around corners

By Blake Stilwell

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

This Star Spangled Banner is the most incredible ‘MERICA thing you’ll ever hear or see

This Star Spangled Banner is the most incredible ‘MERICA thing you’ll ever hear or see

By Tessa Robinson

3 awesome movie weapons that would actually get their users killed

3 awesome movie weapons that would actually get their users killed

By Alex Hollings

Top 5 world leaders whose beliefs led to their assassinations

Top 5 world leaders whose beliefs led to their assassinations

Why some of the Los Zetas Cartel founders were trained by the US Army

Why some of the Los Zetas Cartel founders were trained by the US Army

Top 5 toys veterans played with as kids

Top 5 toys veterans played with as kids

A black and white image of a person wearing a medieval-style helmet with a plume on top. The person appears to be shouting or yelling, with their mouth open wide. The background is blurred, with indistinct shapes and shadows.

This is how the Romans successfully removed arrows from wounded troops

A group of people engaged in conversation, including a man in a navy blue suit with a red poppy pin shaking hands with a man in a light gray suit. A woman with blonde hair in a beige outfit stands smiling behind them. Another man wearing a dark jacket with "FEMA" in yellow letters on the back is also present. The setting appears to be outdoors near an aircraft.

The medieval weapon so frightening Scots surrendered at first sight

By Blake Stilwell

7 awesome things you didn’t know the Coast Guard has

7 awesome things you didn’t know the Coast Guard has

A group of German soldiers in long coats and helmets stand in formation holding rifles with bayonets, while several officers in military uniforms, including one in a peaked cap and long coat, inspect the troops in front of an ornate wrought iron gate and stone pillars topped with statues. The setting appears to be outside a large, classical-style building. The image is black and white.

France’s first WWII attack was a massive Nazi trap

These 11 weapons have been in the US military’s inventory a very long time

These 11 weapons have been in the US military’s inventory a very long time

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tan boots are practicing combat knife techniques outdoors on a gravel surface. They are in a forward stance, holding knives in one hand and making defensive or striking motions. The sky is clear with some clouds, and there is an instructor standing on a platform to the right, overseeing the training.

This is the most revered dagger in military history

This presidential nominee’s campaign was tanked by a tank

This presidential nominee’s campaign was tanked by a tank

By Harold C. Hutchison

How these armies beat their foe with a prostitute, palm trees and plague bodies

How these armies beat their foe with a prostitute, palm trees and plague bodies

Green military beret with a gold emblem featuring a helicopter, a red shield with lightning bolts, a laurel wreath, and a banner reading "TODO POR MEXICO" above a small Mexican flag.

This is how a cartel successfully recruited Mexican special forces as hitmen

Two military helicopters hovering low over a rocky desert landscape at sunset, with the sun glowing brightly near the horizon and casting a warm golden light.

The Navy’s only squadron dedicated to special operations support

By Miguel Ortiz

The Gurkha kukri is designed for absolute devastation

The Gurkha kukri is designed for absolute devastation

By Orvelin Valle

This military-centric college discovery platform is a one-stop shop for education and scholarship information

By Shannon Corbeil

Black wristwatch with a round silver bezel, black dial, and white Arabic numerals. The watch has yellow hour and minute hands, a silver second hand, and a black leather strap. The background is a textured black surface.

A veteran-inspired watchmaker brought back the iconic watch that won World War II

A large explosion with thick black and gray smoke billowing upward and outward, accompanied by bright orange flames near the base. The explosion occurs in an open area with some vegetation, including grass and palm trees, and power lines are visible in the foreground. The sky is overcast.

Top 5 best JDAM explosions

The lethally effective evolution of the spear in combat

A wooded area with several trees and multiple raised earthen mounds covered in leaves and pine needles. In the background, there is a weathered stone marker or monument partially obscured by trees. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, suggesting an autumn setting.

The last Scottish Highland broadsword charge ended terribly for the Highlanders

A night sky filled with numerous stars and two bright meteor streaks, one prominently glowing with a greenish-yellow hue and the other faint and thin near the top. The horizon is dark and barely visible.

This battle was decided by a meteor

By Bethaney Phillips

Two men dressed as ancient gladiators are engaged in combat on a sandy arena. One gladiator wears a helmet, chainmail armor, and leg guards, holding a wooden sword and a net. The other gladiator is shirtless, wearing a loincloth and leather boots, wielding a trident-like weapon and a small shield. The background shows grass and a stone wall with decorative shields.

This is how gladiators fought using the net and trident as weapons

energy plant fueled by nuclear warheads

Russian nuclear warheads provided electricity for the US for 20 years

NASCAR owner Richard Childress pledges 1 million rounds of ammo to Ukraine

NASCAR owner Richard Childress pledges 1 million rounds of ammo to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

Why NFL referees no longer use pistols to call the end of a quarter

Why NFL referees no longer use pistols to call the end of a quarter

Can helmets stop bullets? Watch to find out.

Can helmets stop bullets? Watch to find out.

General Petraeus returned to duty days after being shot in the chest with an M-16

General Petraeus returned to duty days after being shot in the chest with an M-16

By Blake Stilwell

A group of soldiers dressed in winter camouflage gear are kneeling and aiming rifles over a snow-covered brick wall, with a cityscape visible in the background.

This is how the Russian Army stayed warm defending Stalingrad

Two knights in armor on horseback are jousting with lances in an arena with red wooden barriers. Spectators sit on benches behind the barriers, and there are green trees and a partially visible wooden structure in the background. One knight wears yellow and the other wears red.

This is how knights trained for life-or-death jousting tournaments

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in combat. The central figure, dressed in a red coat and black hat, appears to be a commanding officer, gesturing forward with a sword. Surrounding him are soldiers in red and white uniforms, some holding muskets with bayonets, and others fallen or wounded on the ground. Flags with distinct designs are held aloft in the background, and the sky is filled with smoke, suggesting the intensity of the battle. The setting appears to be near a coastline, visible on the right side of the image.

This disastrous battle is how the term ‘pyrrhic victory’ came to be

This is how the ancient game of chess will make you a better warfighter

This is how the ancient game of chess will make you a better warfighter

What happens when you hit an RV with a Civil War mortar

What happens when you hit an RV with a Civil War mortar

A large aircraft carrier is docked in a harbor with a crowd of people gathered on the flight deck near the bow. Several smaller boats are positioned alongside the carrier. In the background, a city skyline with tall buildings and the Golden Gate Bridge are visible, indicating the location is San Francisco. The image is in black and white.

The time a nuclear aircraft carrier ran aground right before homecoming

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Swiss vets can keep their rifle after leaving the service

Why Swiss vets can keep their rifle after leaving the service

By Eric Milzarski

How the legendary .50-cal. actually kills you

How the legendary .50-cal. actually kills you

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

6 dos and don’ts you need to know to become a better marksman

By Eric Milzarski

The US military cleaned up victims of modern history’s largest mass suicide

The US military cleaned up victims of modern history’s largest mass suicide

By Blake Stilwell

A detailed historical painting depicts a large-scale battle scene with numerous soldiers arranged in formations across a vast landscape. In the foreground, officers on horseback and infantrymen are engaged in combat, with smoke rising from musket fire. The middle ground shows rows of tents and fortified positions, while the background features a distant town or city under a cloudy sky. The scene is framed by a large tree on the left and includes text in an old script at the bottom, indicating the battle's historical context.

5 of the most important battles nearly forgotten by history

This is how you would legally challenge someone to a duel in ye olden days

This is how you would legally challenge someone to a duel in ye olden days

What would happen if the US and Turkey went to war

What would happen if the US and Turkey went to war

By Harold C. Hutchison

11 facts about the legendary Uzi submachine gun

11 facts about the legendary Uzi submachine gun

By Orvelin Valle

WATCH: SNL’s hilarious ‘New Military Weapon’ skit is the holiday joy you need

WATCH: SNL’s hilarious ‘New Military Weapon’ skit is the holiday joy you need

By Miguel Ortiz

Who would win a fight between an American and Russian missile cruiser?

Who would win a fight between an American and Russian missile cruiser?

By Harold C. Hutchison

Normalcy bias can make you lose a fight before it starts

Normalcy bias can make you lose a fight before it starts

By Alex Hollings

A ballistic shield with a clear armored viewing port and spotlights. (U.S. Marine Corps)

This is why US troops don’t use ballistic shields

Three men dressed in traditional Japanese samurai attire stand in front of a wooden door. The man on the left wears a black kimono with a deep neckline and a black hakama, the man in the center wears a blue kimono with white patterns and a gray hakama, and the man on the right wears a black and white patterned kimono with a beige hakama. Each man has two swords tucked into their obi belts.

This is how dishonorable it was to be a rōnin in feudal japan

A man in traditional Saudi Arabian attire stands next to a woman in a dark coat holding a blue folder with the U.S. seal. They are positioned behind a polished wooden table with nameplates reading "SAUDI ARABIA" and "UNITED STATES." Behind them are the flags of Saudi Arabia and the United States, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall. Both individuals are smiling.

An assassin tried to kill a member of the Saudi royal family with a butt bomb

A detailed Renaissance fresco depicting a battle scene with numerous armored soldiers and knights on horseback. The soldiers wield swords, spears, and shields, and several flags with various emblems and crosses are prominently displayed in the background. The scene is dynamic, showing intense combat and movement, with some figures fallen or kneeling. The colors are muted earth tones with highlights of red, white, and blue. The architecture and sky are faintly visible in the background, adding depth to the composition.

The 5 most unlucky empires in all of world history

By the numbers: 6 most battle-proven weapons in the arsenal

By the numbers: 6 most battle-proven weapons in the arsenal

By Clayton Martin

Today in military history: Russia tests ICBM

When the Navy sank nuclear waste with machine guns

When the Navy sank nuclear waste with machine guns

5 crazy random things people added guns to

5 crazy random things people added guns to

By Blake Stilwell

A gray cylindrical object resembling a missile or torpedo is shown underwater, releasing numerous small white spheres from its rear. The object has fins near the back and orange bands around its body. The background is dark and murky, suggesting deep water.

Russia’s nuclear torpedo arsenal is designed to inflict maximum pain