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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.

Little Rock Nine black students
Today in Military History

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.

suicide prevention
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.

USS Enterprise nuclear carrier
Navy

Today in military history: First nuclear-powered carrier launched

On Sep. 24, 1960, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise, was launched.

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.

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Technology

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.
Wars

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.

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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.

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Navy

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
Humor

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 Life

‘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
Marine Corps

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.

hobey rink
Sports

Historic college hockey rink honors sports star turned war hero

This banner is dedicated to the stadium's namesake, Hobart Amory Hare "Hobey" Baker, a college ice hockey and football star for Princeton.

aid to ukraine
Military News

The EU and NATO now provide twice as much aid to Ukraine as US

American aid to Ukraine is essential to victory, but so is Europe's which is now twice as much according to researchers.

Gone with the Wind
Movies

The top-selling movie of all time is still this Civil War classic

The Lost Cause novel and movie "Gone with the Wind" is still the top-selling movie of all time, and Marvel movies aren't even close.

suicide awareness
Mental Health

4 ways veterans can promote their mental health

It is vital to adopt actions to bolster your psychological and emotional wellness. Here are 4 ways veterans can promote their mental health.

necktie origins
Marine Corps

The military origins of the necktie

"How about we just call it a tie?" The woman joked. The two laughed and the 17th episode of season 5 of How I Met Your Mother continued.