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Ships

Why the sinking of the Tirpitz was devastating for German Navy

The German surface fleet in World War II was small with only a few capital ships. When the Tirpitz sank in 1944, it was out of the fight.

V bombers
Cold War

Britain’s V bombers and Blue Steel missiles were beasts

British V bombers were advanced combat aircraft that could deliver nuclear weapons accurately and quickly.

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Afghanistan War

Operation Whalers was the Marine Corps’ payback after Operation Red Wings

Marines developed Operation Whalers as a sequel to Operation Red Wings in order to prevent disruptions to the upcoming election.

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Army

These 6 women earned the Silver Star for valor in war

Six women earned the Silver Star for valor for actions since "The War to End All Wars." Learn about their amazing accomplishments.

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Military Culture

7 of the best ways infantrymen create unbreakable bonds

These are seven of the best ways infantrymen create those unbreakable brotherhoods seen in military movies and television shows.

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Military Culture

9 lies soldiers tell their loved ones while in combat

Sometimes, the truth about military life doesn't live up to loved ones' expectations. Either way, here are 9 lies that usually do the trick.

VA loans
Benefits

Everything you need to know about VA loans

To be eligible for VA loans, you have to meet only one certain conditions, as long as you received a general discharge or better.

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Finance

Understanding VA loan limits

As you'll learn in this episode of From Military to Millionaire, VA loan limits vary depending on where you live.

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World War II

The last charge of the bicycle brigade

In World Wars I and II, hundreds of thousands of soldiers fought from their trusty steeds: bicycles. Learn about the bicycle brigade.

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Careers

These soldiers are the Army’s FBI and Secret Service

Agents from the CID go in anytime the Army is — or might have been — a party to a major crime.

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Movies and TV

The 7 cheesiest military movies of all time

Tell us which one you secretly (or not so secretly) love.

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World War II

That time pancakes helped fight the Japanese in WWII

It's reported that approximately 15 tons of pancake mix was imported and was never detected by Japanese forces.

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Aircraft

Today in military history: Charles Lindbergh flies across the Atlantic

The now-famous monoplane, The Spirit of St. Louis, successfully carried Lindbergh for over 33 hours before landing in Paris to a hero’s welcome.

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Heroes

The last member of the United Spanish War Veterans retired during WWII

It might seem odd for a sailor to retire in the middle of the biggest war the world had seen, but Nathan Cook was pushing 60 in 1942.

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History

This is how much mass is destroyed in a nuclear explosion

The atomic weapons used against Japan and the nuclear weapons stockpiled around the world convert energy into devastating effects.

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History

6 of the best baseball players who served

Take a quick glance and you'll see that a lot of the best baseball players, at one point or another, wore a much different uniform.

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Army

How Stan Lee went from Army repairman to comic book legend will inspire you

Did you know that Stan Lee used his Army experiences to perfect comic book making? Learn how.

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Employment

7 veteran qualities that civilian employers go crazy over

Here are a few qualities that veterans have had drilled into them every day since basic training that civilian employers adore.

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History

Today in military history: Mexico ratifies Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

On May 19, 1848, Mexico ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thus ending the Mexican-American War.

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World War II

This is what it took to be a U-boat ace in WWII

We've all heard of fighter aces. Find out what it took to become a u-boat ace back in World War II.