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Four soldiers in camouflage uniforms are sitting on the ground in a grassy field. The soldier closest to the camera is wearing a helmet and sunglasses, with an American flag patch on the shoulder. The other three soldiers, two men and one woman, are sitting in a row facing away from the camera. The background is an open, dry grassy area.
Military Culture

5 insider tips for ‘SKATING’ through your military service

The acronym S.K.A.T.E. reveals 5 insider tips for skating in the military. Find out what it means here.

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Military Culture

7 things to do to before you get that new tattoo

Troops and tattoos go hand in hand, so here are a few tips to make sure your new tattoo isn't a regrettable (and permanent) experience.

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History

Today in military history: Crusader control of Holy Land ends

On May 18, 1291, Acre, the last Crusader stronghold in the Middle East, fell to the Muslim Mamluks, ending Crusader control of the Holy Land.

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History

Military working bees and other animals you didn’t know serve in the US military

Most people know about military working dogs, but there are some lesser known military animals that also conduct missions.

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Military Culture

23 terms only Marines will understand

Marines speak a different language than the rest of the United States. Here's a list of Marine terms you'll only get if you're in the club.

A black-and-white portrait of a man in a military uniform and cap is inset within a red circular border. In the background, there are four lit red candles on a wooden surface. In the foreground, a Soviet military star medal with a soldier emblem and Cyrillic text is placed next to a black and orange striped ribbon, known as the Ribbon of Saint George. The setting has a somber and commemorative atmosphere.
World War II

How a Marine single-handedly fought off an entire Japanese regiment at Guadalcanal

Mitchell Paige was so pissed off that he killed them all and then led a bayonet charge to break down their entire line. Read more on WATM.

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History

Today in military history: George Washington protests taxation without representation

In 1769, Washington brought a list of resolutions to the Virginia colony legislature, subverting British taxation without representation.

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Aircraft

The new E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Warning and Control System ‘AWACS’ replacement

The U.S. Air Force is beginning to replace its aging fleet of E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft that revolutionized air-to-air combat.

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Weapons

The ultimate guide to choosing the best 9mm ammo

Selecting the best 9mm ammo for your specific needs can be a daunting task, given the numerous factors to consider.

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World War II

Thunderbolts and Typhoons: Allied answer to the German Panzers of WWII

While building up a strong numerical advantage over the Nazi Luftwaffe, the RAF turned to Thunderbolts and Typhoons.

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Iraq War

MoH Monday: Corporal Jason Lee Dunham

Corporal Jason Lee Dunham was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps who received a posthumous Medal of Honor, through courageous action in Iraq.

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Cold War

The Atomic Cannon was a thing during the Cold War

On May 25, 1953, the U.S. military tested a 280mm atomic cannon shell over Nevada it codenamed Grable.

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Coast Guard

This is the official history of the Coast Guard’s ‘Hell Roarin’ legend

Captain Michael "Hell Roarin'" Healy, known for bringing the reindeer to Alaska, but it's far from his only claim to fame.

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World War I

Did you know that WWI began among cousins?

This is a family feud like the world has never seen. There’s a reason World War I escalated so quickly, of course: it was personal.

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Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Battle of Alamance preludes Revolutionary War

On May 16, 1771, the Battle of Alamance ended the War of the Regulation, a war that some say was the start of the American Revolution.

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Navy

Here’s where the term Bravo Zulu comes from

In the military, if you did good work, you may have heard the term "Bravo Zulu," which means "well done," — but...why?

Why was Germany blamed for World War I?
World War I

This is why Germany gets blamed for starting World War I

While Germany didn't necessarily start World War I, it didn't do much to stop it, either.

Longest Sniper Shots
Weapons

7 longest range sniper kills in history

These 7 snipers from around the world reached out and touched the enemy with the longest sniper kills in military history.

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World War II

The Navy’s first air-to-air kill of WWII wasn’t scored by a fighter

For fighter pilots, air-to-air kills are the ultimate bragging point of skill. The Navy's first of WWII was recorded by a flying boat.

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World War II

This POW led over 3,000 guerrillas after escaping the Bataan Death March

Staff Sgt. Ray C. Hunt escaped the Bataan Death March that killed thousands, and then led guerrilla forces against the Japanese.