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Green Beret Ruben Ayala standing in front of humvee.

MIGHTY 25: Ruben Ayala is on a quest to be the good in the world

Ruben Ayala thought he’d join the Army to see the world and use the time to figure out what he wanted to do with his life.

Lauren Hope Second Service Foundation photo.

MIGHTY 25: From Top Chef to nonprofits, Lauren Hope’s calling is serving others

But before she was named the Executive Director of Second Service Foundation in 2022, the big dream for Lauren Hope was to become a chef. 

Isabella Casillas Guzman portrait.

MIGHTY 25: Isabella Casillas Guzman leads the SBA in serving

President Biden appointed Isabella Casillas Guzman to be the Secretary of the SBA. One of her first initiatives was to serve our military.

Wayne Peacock visits with service members.

MIGHTY 25: USAA CEO Wayne Peacock leads the way in military suicide prevention

Wayne Peacock has spent the last 30 years devoted to serving the military community at USAA and Face the Fight.

We Are The Mighty group photo.

MIGHTY 25: Fearless founders David Gale, Linda Alexander, David Harden and Bill Siegel

The four founders of WATM came together with the idea of building a once in a lifetime military lifestyle and entertainment publication.

Cloud from hydrogen bomb test explosion.
Today in Military History

Today in military history: US tests first hydrogen bomb

On Nov. 1, 1952, the U.S. tested the first hydrogen bomb. To date, five countries have successfully tested hydrogen bombs.

IDF rifles being fired.
Firearms

The IDF’s two standard issue rifles

IDF troops are issued a rifle that many people may not be able to identify. Let’s dig into the history of current IDF standard issue rifles.

us troops deploying to middle east
Military Branches

900 troops deploying to Middle East from US

In response to the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, the U.S. military conducted two airstrikes against targets in Syria.

iron sting system in flight.
Firearms

IDF used ‘Iron Sting’ in combat for first time

IDF ground battalions lack organic precision indirect fire systems to respond to individual targets; that's where Iron Sting comes in.

Battle of Beersheba
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Battle of Beersheba

On Oct. 31, 1917, the Third Battle of Gaza began as Allied forces attacked the Turks at Beersheba in Palestine.

da nang
Vietnam War

Today in military history: Marines repel attack near Da Nang

On Oct. 30, 1965, U.S. Marines repelled an attack by violent waves of Viet Cong troops just miles from Da Nang in Central Vietnam.

Dwight Eisenhower and the former Fort Gordon gate.
Army

Fort Gordon officially redesignated Fort Eisenhower today

In line with renaming bases that were established as tributes to Confederate leaders, Fort Gordon is officially redesignated Fort Eisenhower.

fighter jet
Military News

How the Soviet MiG-29 became a NATO fighter jet

While the US developed the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the Soviet Union had the MiG-29. So how did this Soviet fighter jet end up flying for NATO?

Howitzers
Military Life

Weird ways the Army tried to mobilize the M2A2 Howitzer

During WWII, the Army mounted the M2A1 105mm howitzer on the M3 Lee medium tank chassis to make the M7 Priest.

A soldier tours Hamas tunnels circa 2014
Tactical

What we know about the Hamas tunnels

Reportedly, the Hamas tunnels run from beneath the Gaza Strip into Israel and even Egypt. They are said to be as deep as 165 feet below.

fort benning infantry
Army

The soil new infantrymen walk on is bloodied from every American war

At the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Moore (Fort Benning), you'll hear drill sergeants snapping the civilian out of young infantrymen.

lost battalion
World War I

A battle-wounded pigeon saved the Lost Battalion

Ever heard of the Lost Battalion? No? Well buckle up, warriors, because this tale is straight out of Hollywood.

space marines
Gaming

5 problems Space Marines deal with

The Space Marines of Warhammer 40,000 are the most beloved fictional version of our beloved, real-life Marine Corps.

suez
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Suez crisis begins when Israel invades Egypt

On Oct. 29, 1956, Israel invaded Egypt, then Britain and France invaded shortly after, sparking the Suez Crisis.

army night stalker aircraft
Aviation

These are the aircraft used by the Army’s Night Stalkers

To the public, they're the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, but to the US Army they're known as the legendary Night Stalkers.