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first man on the moon
History

Today in military history: First man on the moon

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong — a U.S. Navy Aviator and Korean war veteran —  became the first man to walk on the moon.

mein kampf
World War II

Today in military history: ‘Mein Kampf’ is published

On July 18, 1925, the first volume of Adolf Hitler’s infamous autobiography, Mein Kampf (“my struggle”), was published.

Individual Ready Reserve usmc
Military News

President Biden activated the Individual Ready Reserve

On July 13, 2023, President Joe Biden ordered the Selective Reserve and certain members of the Individual Ready Reserve to active duty.

82nd Airborne Chorus
Music

WATCH: The 82nd Airborne Chorus rocked America’s Got Talent

While it wasn't wild, the 82nd Airborne Division "All American" Chorus put on a show like no other for their AGT audition.

archduke ferdinand
World War I

Archduke Ferdinand owned a bulletproof vest. Why didn’t he wear it?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand died of an assassin's bullet even though he owned a bulletproof vest capable of stopping it.

suez canal
Cold War

The US wanted to use hundreds of nukes to create an alternative to the Suez Canal

In 1956, Egyptian President Gamal Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, and threatened to cut off Israel’s access to it. 

hunting handguns
Weapons

New hunting handguns in 2023

With all the new hunting handguns for 2023, you have more options and opportunities to pursue your hunting passion.

popeye the sailor man
Movies and TV

Celebrating 90 years of Popeye’s patriotic service

The one-eyed sailor went on to be featured in approximately 500 shorts. Learn about the patriotic service of Popeye the Sailor Man.

service to school
Education

This Naval Academy grad is all in on ‘Service to School’

Service to School is led by a veteran and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Alec Emmert wants veterans to go all the way.

hitler nazis in south america
World War II

The secret, failed Nazi plan to make German colonies in South America

If Adolf Hitler wanted his thousand-year Reich to really last a thousand years, he was going to need new Nazi colonies in South America.

Fukushi Masaichi
World War II

The macabre tattoo collection destroyed in World War II

Fukushi Masaichi collected about 2,000 human skins with extensive tattooing and sometimes displayed them. But it wouldn't survive WWII.

centurion tank
Vehicles

Was the Centurion tank too late for World War II?

The first Centurion tanks sent to combat rolled east in May-June 1945 but didn't reach the front until after the war ended.

ruger 10/22 rifle
Weapons

Meet the Ruger 10/22: Your new best friend in the world of .22 LR rifles

We'll dive into the different variations of the Ruger 10/22 to help you find the perfect match for your needs and preferences.

military beard
World War II

This commander prepped for war by organizing a beard growing contest

Given the chance, most active service members will let their beard grow to epic proportions, and they were no different in the 1940s.

boot camp
Basic Training

The 7 universally important things to know before any boot camp

Here are things a young person can know and do to prepare themselves mentally and physically for whatever boot camp they are about to enter.

Titanic officer
World War II

A brave Titanic officer somehow survived to rescue troops from Dunkirk

Lightoller was the last Titanic survivor rescued by the RMS Carpathia. He was also the most senior officer to survive the shipwreck.

german u-boat
Navy

This German U-boat was crewed by American sailors

On June 17, 1943, the Nazi Germany Kriegsmarine launched submarine U-858. The Type IXC/40 U-boat carried out two patrols during the war.

first atom bomb
World War II

Today in military history: Atom bomb successfully tested

On July 16, 1945, the atom bomb was successfully tested by the United States as part of the Manhattan Project.

A black and white photo of a biplane with a tank mounted underneath its fuselage. The tank has visible tracks and wheels, and the plane has a star insignia on its tail. The biplane has two sets of wings connected by struts and wires.
World War II

The Soviets tried to make a flying tank during WWII

During WWII, the development of armored vehicles that could be deployed alongside airborne units was a compromise between the two concepts that the Allied nations undertook.

robert smalls
Heroes

This slave escaped to join the Union Navy then bought his former master’s house

This is the story of Robert Smalls, a slave turned Union solider turned landowner and congressman.