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Heroes

5 badass women who served

Can you believe that prior to 2013, there was a ban on women serving in direct combat roles? Now women are climbing to glory!

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History

5 weird gifts given to world leaders

Besides fancy dinners and being driven around in luxurious cars, being a world leader comes with many things, including weird gifts.

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World War I

Our forgotten heroes: Why don’t we talk about World War I?

History has documented how vital WWI was and is. So why don't we talk about the incredible heroes who fought in it more often?

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War History

Women in the military: Making waves since WWI

The history and role of military women throughout the years is fascinating. Take a look back at the role women have played in the military.

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Navy

Keep in line with US Navy grooming standards

The old standard is getting a makeover to address the needs of today's service members. Here are the US Navy grooming standards.

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History

Today in military history: Napoleon enters Moscow

On Sep. 14, 1812, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his Grand Armée entered the city of Moscow.

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Vietnam War

This Medal of Honor recipient blocked out being paralyzed to finish the mission

George Lang graduated boot camp and went right into advanced infantry training before heading off to the jungles of Vietnam.

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War History

How one Israeli tanker held off the entire Syrian army in 1973

Zvika Greengold was an Israeli Army officer home on leave and ready to take a leadership course for officers in his rank in 1973.

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Cold War

This Russian-born FBI agent was the bureau’s spycatcher

George Tromiloff was a retired U.S. Army officer who had been passing information onto the Soviet KGB for decades.

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Civil War

This was the Confederates’ most famous Army Ranger

Army Rangers fought on both sides of the conflict, but for the Confederate Army, there was no more famous or effective ranger than John Mosby. 

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Cold War

This unstoppable artillery bombardment doomed Nazi Berlin

In what is sometimes described as the largest artillery bombardment in history, the Soviets opened the road to Berlin and sealed their fate.

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Army

Do you know the history of the American Legion?

Since 1919, the American Legion has been a mainstay for the U.S. military and its former members. Here is how it began.

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Aircraft

The history and design behind the legendary A-10

We've all seen the memes. The A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the Warthog, has become the Internet's favorite warplane.

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History

Secret Service agents were first responders on 9/11

In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Secret Service agents were among the first to respond and provide assistance at Ground Zero.

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History

How Disney Channel explained 9/11 to kids

Following 9/11, Disney Channel released content to help kids contextualize the attacks and understand their emotions.

A painting of the battle of cowpens a decisive reversal in the British southern strategy.
Revolutionary War

How the British ‘southern strategy’ ultimately cost them the Revolutionary War

Disease wreaked havoc on all armies, but it cost the British dearly.

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Weapons

Smith & Wesson’s military and police guns aren’t really used by militaries

Smith & Wesson aims to regain its lost market share with its Military and Police line of firearms over their competitors.

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Military News

Kim Jong Un is going to Russia to set up an arms deal for Russia’s Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S. says, is turning to the one place he knows will keep the Russians going: Kim Jong Un.

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Combat Stories

My 9/11 story: A Naval Academy plebe on guard

The words of the loudspeaker came on. The Pentagon was under attack, planes were still missing and the Naval Academy was a potential target.

9/11
Combat Stories

My 9/11 story: ‘We don’t know who did this but we’re going to help kick their ass!’

9/11 started with a phone call from a college friend in NYC at 06:17 a.m. PST. “Do you see what is happening in the city right now?