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Military Life

These 5 locks are not as secure as you think

Ensuring that your property is secure is essential to readiness. That begs the question, which locks should one use to stop sticky fingers?

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Today in Military 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.

first american patent
History

How the first American patent was used to make gunpowder

The first patent was issued on July 31, 1790 to Samuel Hopkins of Philadelphia.

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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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Tanks

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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Army

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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Army

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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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Francis Scott Key pens Star-Spangled Banner

On Sep. 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem which would later be set to music and, in 1931, become the Star-Spangled Banner.

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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.

war crimes
Wars

8 things you can’t do to your enemies

All is fair in love and war? Not so. War crimes is a violation of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflict.

a-10
Navy

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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World War I

Today in military history: US launches Saint-Mihiel Offensive in WWI

On Sep. 12, 1918, the United States launched its first major offensive of World War I as an independent army.

secret service 9/11
Mighty Heroes

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.

disney 9/11
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.

remembering 9/11
Afghanistan War

Remembering 9/11 and Afghanistan sacrifices in post-withdrawal America

9/11 spawned almost twenty years of war in Afghanistan, leading to the ignominious day of our final departure.

russian military training
Military News

Report: Russia is training high schoolers for war

Russian high schools now include military training as part of their curriculum, maybe increasing the quality of cannon fodder.

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.

Smith & Wesson M&P .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol with a tan frame and slide, featuring textured grip panels and fiber optic sights, resting on camouflage tactical gear alongside several bullets.
Firearms

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.

doughboy chain letter
World War I

This chain letter will protect your doughboy…somehow

It may seem insane to a generation that grew up with chain emails being a joke, but even powerful folks used to get drawn into chain letters.