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german rifles
Weapons

This German rifle is a combination of one of the best rifles in the world — and a flop

Let's face it, there are some cool rifles out there. But even the Germans had a dud in the G36 rifle, which they looked to replace.

First service member killed in Vietnam
Vietnam War

Today in military history: First American service member killed in Vietnam

On Sep. 26, 1945, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Peter Dewey became the first American service member to be killed in post-WWII Vietnam.

revolvers
Weapons

The history of General Patton’s ivory-handled revolvers

There’s a memorable scene in the 1970 film “Patton,” where a reporter asks General Patton about his pearl-handled revolvers.

A group of military personnel in camouflage pants and olive green shirts running together on a dirt road at night, with one person holding a long wooden stick. The background shows dimly lit structures and streetlights under a dark blue sky.
Careers

7 reasons ‘Enlisted Service Member’ is actually the worst job

Here are 7 things CareerCast failed to mention about why being an enlisted service member is actually the worst.

worst modern battles
World War II

The 5 worst modern battles to fight as a foot soldier

Let's be clear — all battles suck, but here is a partial list of five of the worst modern battles to be a bottom-of-the-barrel foot soldier.

tuxedo park
World War II

Tuxedo Park: The secret palace of science that helped us win WWII

Millionaire scientist and Wall Street tycoon Alfred Lee Loomis who personally funded scientific research at Tuxedo Park.

history of pando commandos
World War II

The ‘Pando Commandos’ were more intense than you’d think

The legacy of the Pando Commandos continues as the 10th Mountain still trains in the icy hell known as Fort Drum.

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Army

Today in military history: 101st Airborne escorts Black students as Central High integrates

On Sep. 25 1957, the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division escorted nine Black students into the all-white Central High School.

p-38
World War II

This friendly fire incident hamstrung the P-38

The P-38 Lighting was a superb long-range fighter in all theaters of the war. The plane is best known for the "Zero Dark Thirty" operation.

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Mental Health

Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide

On December 8, 2021, I almost lost my combat veteran husband to suicide—words I never thought would be a part of our story.

A vintage car is parked on a street with several boxes labeled "Drey Mason Fruit Jars" stacked beside it. A uniformed police officer stands next to the boxes, and three boys are walking in the background. The scene appears to be from the early 20th century, with trees and buildings lining the street.
History

How rum running gave birth to America’s love of racing cars

Rum running, also referred to as bootlegging, is the unlawful business of smuggling alcoholic beverages where such activity is prohibited.

rommel
World War II

Reminder that the Nazis made a top general kill himself

He was Hitler's favored general, but the bloom was off the rose in 1944 when Hitler made Rommel kill himself.

illegal weapons
Weapons

4 US weapons that have been declared illegal by its enemies

The U.S. has a legitimate claim as one of the more honorable warfighting nation but still have weapons declared illegal by our enemies.

A black and white political cartoon titled "A Proper Family Re-Union" depicts three characters around a large cauldron labeled "Treason Toddy." On the left, a man in a military uniform with a sword and a pipe is raising his hand and saying, "Welcome, Davis! Thou shalt be warmly received by thy father." In the center, a devilish figure with bat wings and horns is stirring the cauldron and saying, "I feel proud of my American sons - Benedict and Jeff." On the right, a woman in a patterned dress and bonnet is also stirring the cauldron, saying, "Well, Arnold, the C.S.A. are done gone, so I have come home." The cauldron stands on a platform marked "1865," surrounded by skulls and bones, with a bag labeled "D.A. 1865" and a sack labeled "Queen Gold" nearby. The cartoon is signed "Designed by Burgess, ZAG.
History

4 American traitors more destructive than Benedict Arnold

Traitors have the ability to cause the most grievous harm to the security of the United States and compromise its military.

bouncing betty
World War II

Why the ‘Bouncing Betty’ was absolutely devastating

Dubbed the "Bouncing Betty" by American infantrymen, these mines were buried just underground, only exposing three prongs on the top.

battle of flamborough head
Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Battle of Flamborough Head

On Sep. 23, 1779, John Paul Jones won the naval Battle of Flamborough Head after engaging the Serapis and Countess of Scarborough.

military sayings
Military Culture

The best salty retorts by enlisted military leaders

After decades of service, numerous deployments, and bitter combat a certain hardness sets in with a particular way of speaking.

marine corps military slang
Military Culture

‘It doesn’t mean what you think’ USMC Edition

Amongst the salty naval slang and unique phrases found in the military, there are common words that hold a completely different meaning.

marine grunt
Military Culture

The one thing a grunt must not do

A Marine infantryman, also known as a grunt, is a peculiar creature. There is one thing however he must not do.

continental marine corps
Revolutionary War

A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution

The Revolutionary Marine Corps, more properly the Continental Marine Corps, conducted landings and defended ships.