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Movies

6 Military movies and shows that surprised us with what they got right

Maybe there’s something even the not-so-great military movies got right; something every veteran (or most veterans, anyway) can appreciate.

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Vietnam War

The rules of engagement problem that doomed pilots over Vietnam

The Air Force's rules of engagement in Vietnam barred pilots from firing until fired upon even though their planes struggled in close combat.

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Movies

Amsterdam is the most fun you can have watching a film about veterans

Amsterdam is a wonderfully acted, filmed and paced movie that will keep your eyes on the screen and tug at the strings of your heart.

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Afghanistan War

Operation Medusa: The Battle of Panjwaii

The Battle of Panjwaii in Afghanistan symbolizes a unique collaboration between Canadian and Afghan forces to dislodge the Taliban.

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Military News

Russian official says the US is turning Ukrainians into a ‘gay zombie army’

"These renewed troops of Ukraine's Armed Forces, zombified and unified through gay sex." These were the words of Sergei Markov.

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Humor

This is why deployed Marines don’t eat Charms candy

Everyone is just going to chuck Charms candy out the Humvee window, so it's just a gross waste of high-fructose corn syrup.

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History

This is how astronauts pee in space

During the space race of the Cold War, NASA scientists were so excited to get a man into space, they failed to answer "how do astronauts pee?"

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Tanks

‘The last great tank battle’ was a slugfest of epic proportions

At 23 minutes since first contact during the last great tank battle, McMaster declared it safe to halt his troop's advance.

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Revolutionary War

One of the precursors to the Army Rangers was a Revolutionary War loyalist

During the French and Indian War, while American colonies were subject to the British, Robert Rogers recruited his own light infantry force.

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Entertainment

6 interesting facts about George Washington

Arguably the most well-known American president, there is also much that we don’t know about ‘ol George Washington.

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Movies

Great Western actors who are military veterans

Actors that served in the military bring an added quality of grit to their roles and stand out among a sea of western stars.

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World War II

Why FDR imprisoned 125,000 Japanese Americans on US soil

Following the Pearl Harbor attack, President FDR passed Executive Order 9066 which led to the imprisonment of over 125,000 Japanese Americans.

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Weapons

Bagpipes used to be classified as weapons of war

It may surprise people to learn that, until 1996, the British government considered the bagpipes to be a bona fide weapon of war.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Geronimo surrenders

On Sep. 4, 1886, Apache chief and last holdout of the American Indian Wars, Geronimo, surrendered to the U.S. Army.

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Cold War

The last Union combat veteran of the Civil War lived to see the Cold War

James Hard, was a Union combat veteran of the Civil War battles of First Bull Run, Antietam, and Chancellorsville.

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Afghanistan War

This firebase was once the ‘evilest place in Afghanistan’

On a high plain in the Paktika province of Afghanistan, sits a remote outpost known to many simply as Firebase Shkin. It's reputation is dark.

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History

Pound for pound, these were the deadliest boats of World War II

Pound for pound, the deadliest boats of World War II weren't the carriers or the legendary battleships. They were something smaller.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: American flag flies in battle

The American flag is meant to be treated with dignity and respect and there are guidelines to properly display the Stars and Stripes.

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Fixed Wing

The first combat qualified female naval aviator died in a crazy accident

Kara Hultgreen was more than qualified to be the first female naval aviator – she was just a victim of a well-known deficiency.

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World War II

Why Hitler hated red lipstick

Red lipstick is nothing less than a power move. Women have worn it to express themselves. Maybe that's what Adolf Hitler was afraid of.