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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Burr slays Hamilton in a duel

On July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Hamilton fans — grab your second and let’s get into it.

Wars

Everything you need to know about the Battle of Chapultepec

The Battle of Chapultepec was a battle of the Mexican-American War that lasted from September 12 to September 14, 1847.

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Army

Enjoy sun and fun year round at these 7 military installations

There are more than a few installations nestled around our great country that offer endless sun and fun. Here are the best of the best.

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Fixed Wing

The time an Air Force Academy ceremony ended in property damage and 15 injuries

Their celebration was interrupted by the sound of windows breaking. Ambulances soon arrived, highlighting the seriousness of what happened.

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Weapons

4 pieces of military gear that no one uses (but you can’t throw out)

No one gets trying to "do more with less" better than the military, but some items are somehow still kicking around and are not usable.

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Vietnam War

The Air Force scored the world’s only supersonic air-to-air gun kill in Vietnam

Col. Phil “Hands” Handley was flying a U.S. Air Force F-4E in 1972 when he and his wingman were surprised by two enemy fighters.

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World War II

Today in military history: First female officer in the US Army

On July 9, 1947, Florence Blanchfield became the first female officer in the United States Army.

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Korean War

This is the cop who inspired ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Bullitt’

"Dirty" Harry Callahan and Frank Bullitt are as iconic as movie crimefighters get, and they're both inspired by the same man, Dave Toschi.

segregation
World War II

The time that black troops battled American MPs in Britain during WWII

After an argument broke out in a pub, the Battle of Bamber Bridge, as it has come to be known, was heavily censored.

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Fixed Wing

9 of the weirdest military aircraft that actually flew

These aircraft might seem like science fiction, but we have it on good authority that every single one of them (sort of) graced the skies.

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Army

The 7 best US Army installations for families

Check out this list of great spots to call home for a few years and add them to your PCS wish list when you are ready for a move.

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World War I

Today in military history: Ernest Hemingway wounded on the Italian Front

On July 8, 1918, Ernest Hemingway was wounded while serving on the Italian Front in World War I.

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History

5 things you didn’t know about the H-4 Hercules ‘Spruce Goose’

The Hercules made one flight, proving its critics wrong, and is now preserved at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon.

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Military News

The Russian private military coup that lasted 24 hours

On June 23, 2023, Wagner Group leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, called for a coup d'etat against Russia's military leadership. It lasted 24 hours.

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Aviation

Can you actually spot a US Marshal on a plane?

If you do have a marshal on your flight, chances are you’ll be able to spot them easier than you might think. Here's why.

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Technology

Game changing military tech

Let’s dive headfirst into the world of emerging military tech. It's a battlefield out there, and the rules of engagement are shifting fast.

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Entertainment

An Army veteran became a bestselling author thanks to a viral TikTok video

When Shawn Warner published 'Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor' the book saw little success, until it went viral.

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Weapons

This weapon killed more of its builders than its targets

First launched in 1942, the first V-2 rocket operational employment was in September 1944 against Paris.

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Base Guides

This US Navy base bears the name of a British naval officer

There is one Navy base that bears the name of a naval officer; a British naval officer.

Four German World War II-era military aircraft flying in formation against a cloudy sky. The planes have twin engines and display the German cross insignia on their wings and fuselage. The image is in black and white.
World War II

Today in military history: Battle of Britain begins

Wanting to capitalize on his momentum, Hitler set his sights — and his Luftwaffe — across the English Channel.