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D-Day invasion
World War II

The D-Day weather forecast that liberated a continent

Only the future of the world was at stake.

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Wars

5 more of the biggest blunders in Russian military history

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Afghanistan War

Warfare ethics: ‘Just war theory’ explained

Just War Theory isn’t fresh off the press. Its footprints can be traced back to the old-timers, but its principles are still relevant.

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Jobs

Hidden Army jobs for career advancement

If you want to serve your country but are looking for inventive ways to do so, consider some unconventional career paths.

Operation Praying Mantis
Today in Military History

Operation Praying Mantis: All you need to know

Operation Praying Mantis was the largest American surface engagement since WWII and the Navy's first exchange of anti-ship missiles by ships.

A Hollywood director explains what it was like to film soldiers fighting in Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

A Hollywood director explains what it was like to film soldiers fighting in Afghanistan

The Fighting Season is a six part documentary series that captures what ending a war looks like. The film, which is out now, shows the sacrifices of the men

One of the F-35’s most expensive features was made possible by flying saucers
History

One of the F-35’s most expensive features was made possible by flying saucers

Despite its seven years of development, the Air Force failed to make the Avrocar into a mission capable vehicle that could potentially replace helicopters.

Watch civilians mangle the official title of the Afghanistan War
Afghanistan War

Watch civilians mangle the official title of the Afghanistan War

We sent our "Vet On The Street," U.S. Marine Corps veteran and comic James P. Connolly, to Santa Monica, CA. to find out if people could name the officia…

tibbets
World War II

Why the pilot who dropped the bomb on Hiroshima doesn’t have a grave

When Paul Tibbets died in January 2007, he was cremated and had his ashes spread across the English Channel rather than a military burial.

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Mighty Heroes

Bass Reeves: The Wild West’s toughest lawman was born a slave

The real-world exploits of this U.S. Marshal sound like the stuff of legend, except most of what you'll hear about Bass Reeves is real.

general patton war quotes
History

The 8 coolest war quotes ever spoken

With a dry cool wit like theirs, they could be action movie stars, too.

USS George Washington
Today in Military History

Today in military history: USS George Washington is launched

On June 9, 1959, America launched the first ballistic missile submarine, USS George Washington, forever changing nuclear deterrence.

marines alien invasion
Marine Corps

5 reasons why US Marines could easily destroy an alien invasion

Marines don't care where their enemies come from — whether it's another continent or another galaxy, these hands are rated "E" for everyone.

sunken warships
World War II

These important tools are made from sunken warships

Wherever your radiation is, if you want super accurate measurements of it, you have to make your tools out of low-background steel.

model 299 aircraft
World War II

This clever advertising doomed thousands of aviators

The future looked good for the Model 299 as it dominated a fly-off competition in 1935. But then it crashed and so was disqualified.

battle of cross keys
Civil War

Today in military history: Confederates score victory in Battle of Cross Keys

On June 8, 1862, General Stonewall Jackson scored a victory for the Confederates in the Battle of Cross Keys.

Military intelligence
Feature

The ins and outs of military intelligence and espionage

Let’s talk about the oh-so-mysterious world of military intelligence and espionage. We've got some serious spy stuff to cover.

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Family & MilSpouse

A day trip to Annapolis is a military family must-do!

If you're looking for an exciting day trip that won't break the bank, then Annapolis, Maryland, is the perfect destination. Here's why.

war crimes
Wars

Military war crimes: When war breaks the rules

Here we explore the grotesque nature of war crimes, recalling some of history's most brutal instances, and the ripple effects that haunt us.

tokyo rose
World War II

‘Tokyo Rose’ claimed she was trying to undermine Japanese propaganda in World War II

Iva Toguri had the bad fortune of being an American-born woman in Japan during World War II, becoming known as "Tokyo Rose".