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Navy

Why the Navy doesn’t use these small boats with a big punch

Back in World War II, patrol torpedo, or PT, boats were the scourge of the Japanese Navy. These vessels were measured in feet.

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Fixed Wing

That time an RAF pilot stole a plane in grand protest

Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock was an enthusiastic but mischievous pilot of the Royal Air Force (RAF) who would later steal a plane.

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Fixed Wing

The US may have invaded Cambodia because of the movie ‘Patton’

On March 16, 1970, Nixon informed Kissinger he was going to order the bombing of North Vietnamese bases in Cambodia.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Lawrence of Arabia captures Damascus

On Oct. 1, 1918, legendary British officer Lawrence of Arabia led the capture of Damascus.

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Military News

The US is sending tactical ballistic missiles to Ukraine

Officials confirmed the United States will provide Ukraine with the Army Tactical Missile System (MGM-140 ATACMS).

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Military News

Journalist reunites with his Marine ‘Red Dragons’ from the Iraq War

FOX News journalist Griff Jenkins remembers the invasion of Iraq like it was yesterday because he was on the ground for it.

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Vietnam War

The Montagnards of Vietnam became Special Forces allies, but are now being forgotten

Natives of Southeast Asia paid a heavy price fighting communism.

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Mighty Heroes

A guide to Gold Star Mother’s Day

Each year, events, observances, and meetings are held around the country for Gold Star Mothers and their families.

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Army

The Army gave Buffalo Bill a Medal of Honor, took it away, then gave it back

The Army's fickleness affected the legendary William "Buffalo Bill" Cody and his Medal of Honor.

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World War II

These WWII weapons were a disaster

Even in times of war, the world has been introducing new weapons into its ranks. Some WWII weapons were incredible flops.

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Military Branches

A guide to military Basic Allowance for Housing

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Army

Today in military history: Apache helicopter makes first flight

On Sep. 30, 1975, the Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter made its first flight. The Apache was designed to replace the AH-1 Cobra.

Two soldiers with mohawk hairstyles and face paint stand in front of an aircraft. One soldier is touching the other's face, both wearing tan military uniforms with patches and carrying gear, including a rifle.
Air Force

The fighting spirit of the Mowhawk haircut is sadly unauthorized

The Mohawk haircut is as intertwined with the military history of Airborne paratroopers as the playing card.

A military jet fighter painted in a desert camouflage pattern with beige, green, and brown colors. It has a pointed black nose, a blue-tinted cockpit canopy, and Israeli Air Force roundels on the fuselage and tail. The aircraft is displayed outdoors on a concrete surface, surrounded by a low chain barrier with posts. Other similar camouflaged jets are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Air Force

This aerial dogfight was like a life-sized version of a bee swarm

Israeli Col. Giora Epstein is one of the world's greatest fighter aces of the jet era with an epic dogfight story.

A gray military warship numbered 572 sailing on calm blue ocean waters under a clear sky. The ship has multiple radar and communication antennas, a helicopter on the rear deck, and various weapon systems along its length.
Subsurface

Why American submarines feared this Russian destroyer

Russian ships are often the butt of a joke. One infamous Russian destroyer, for instance, has had a long history of problems.

Censorship in the time of war: How the DoD controlled information
Army

Censorship in the time of war: How the DoD controlled information

While most military members know this inherently, it might surprise you to understand how censorship got its legs in America.

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Korean War

The Browning Automatic Rifle cut down enemies from WWI to Vietnam

The Browning Automatic Rifle was the weapon of choice for infantrymen and vehicle crews from World War I through the jungles of Vietnam.

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Vietnam War

Today in military history: Hanoi announces plans to treat downed pilots as war criminals

North Vietnam sent a letter to the Red Cross declaring that Americans would not receive the rights of prisoners of war at Hanoi.

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World War I

A panoramic look at how US troops prepared for World War I

There's an odd selection of wide images that show the troops and trainees who would soon deploy as America joined World War I.

A black and white photo of a military submarine on the water with a hilly coastline and a bridge visible in the background. The submarine has a conning tower with antennas and a deck gun mounted near the front. The sea appears slightly choppy.
World War II

This legendary Navy skipper sank 19 enemy ships

In the early months of 1943, Lt. Commander Dudley Morton took control of the USS Wahoo. Watch what he did next that made him into a legend.