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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.

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Civil War

Here’s what to know about the Battle of Antietam

Union and Confederate forces fought the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. It pitted the Union Forces against the Confederate Army.

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Mighty Heroes

How and why the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was created

Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for soldiers buried beneath the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Civil War Unknowns.

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Wars

Comparing the Soviet SKS rifle to the American M1 carbine

Let's take a look at two semi-automatic carbines that were in service about 70 years ago: The Russian SKS and the American M1 carbine.

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Movies

‘Rocky’ sidekick, USMC vet, real-life boxer: Burt Young dies at 83

For any Gen Xer and younger, Burt Young has played a role in our youth and growing up. Sadly he passed away at the age of 83.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Cuban Missile Crisis ends

On Oct. 28, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis came to an end. Two weeks before, the U.S. and Soviet Union began a tense situation.

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Mighty Heroes

Diggers and Doughboys: Military allies for the last 100 years

High percentages of American diggers and doughboys had Irish and German heritage. Putting them all together made some sense at the time.

First black general Benjamin O Davis standing in front of his aircraft.
Mighty Heroes

Today in military history: First black general in the USAF

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. became the first black general in the USAF, following in the footsteps of his father.

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World War II

How significant were the Coastwatchers during WWII?

Many civilian Coastwatchers were rugged, independent types who had good relations with and the trust of local Indigenous island peoples.

Vitalii Klychko Showed Journalists The Remains Of Missiles And Drones That The Russians Used To Attack Kyiv
Weapons

Russia is sabre rattling with this dud missile

The dud Kinzhal missile is a passable ballistic missile and nothing more. Russia is threatening Ukraine with the overwrought firework.

Israeli Tactical Training Academy students firing at pistol range.
Firearms

Why Israelis don’t carry with one in the chamber

Israeli carry is taught as the handgun standard in both the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police.

Mugshot of Maine shooting suspect.
Military News

Army reservist suspected of killing at least 16 in Maine; manhunt underway

According to the AP, a police bulletin identified 40-year-old Army Reservist, Robert Card, as a "person of interest" in the Maine shooting.

Leyte Gulf
World War II

Today in military history: Battle of Leyte Gulf ends

On Oct. 26, 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf — possibly the largest naval battle in history — ended after four days of intense fighting.

Recruit getting a boot camp hair cut.
Basic Training

4 Tips for recruits to remember as they ship off to basic training

You can prepare for basic training in a way to get through relatively unscathed, unscarred and maybe even with an honor graduate award.

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Movies

5 Military solutions to horror movie villains

If it bleeds, we can kill it.

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Feature

Everything you need to know to understand Hamas

Nakhba, Intifada, and even legitimate elections paint a confusing historical picture.

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Tactical

Why Israeli soldiers wear mitznefet—poofy ‘chef’s hats’—on their helmets

You won't see them on any other army in the world.

Trophy APS mounted on Israeli tank.
Weapons

Israeli Trophy Active Protection System is like a mini Iron Dome for vehicles

Adding another layer of protection to vehicles, Israel introduced the Trophy APS (active protection system).

Active veterans taking a walk outdoors

Going beyond standard health care to address veterans’ social needs

Humana takes veteran health care seriously, from Medicare Advantage plans to health equity.

F-8 Crusader on aircraft carrier USS Midway.
Vietnam War

F-8 Crusader: The last gunfighter of Vietnam

The Chance-Vought F8 Crusader was the U.S. Navy’s premier single-engine jet air superiority fighter from 1957 to 1976.