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Movies

8 awesome enlisted leaders depicted in war movies

After watching these iconic war movies, we'd wager that most ground troops wouldn't mind serving alongside these screen legends.

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World War II

Today in military history: Battle of Midway ends

On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway ended, turning the tide of the war for the Americans against the Japanese in the Pacific.

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Mighty Heroes

The invincible spirit of William Francis Buckley

The story of William Francis Buckley is one of tragedy and heroism, but it doesn't end there. It's also a saga of justice.

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Wars

These are America’s top military intelligence gathering operations

From WWII all the way to present day, military intelligence (MI) has played a key role in every single conflict.

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Movies

New Showtime series follows hunt of the deadliest terrorist before 9/11

“Ghosts of Beirut,” a new show from Showtime, follows the founding of that organization by its leader, Imad Mughniyeh.

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World War I

A history of the Battle of Belleau Wood

The Battle of Belleau Wood was an important military and psychological victory. It showed that Americans could defeat Germany's best.

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World War II

Meet the United States Navy officer who saved Midway

Some of America's heroes don't dive on grenades or shoot down three or four dozen enemy planes. The hero of the Midway did so from a basement.

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Civil War

Sherman’s bow ties were an ultimate ‘screw you’ to the South

For battlefield leaders like Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, he wanted to break the South in a way it couldn't be fixed.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Woodrow Wilson signs National Defense Act

On June 6, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Defense Act, expanding the Army and National Guard.

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World War II

Today in military history: D-Day Allies land in Normandy

On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded Normandy, France, in the largest amphibious assault in history, also known as D-Day.

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Sports

Combat-wounded Marine to sail around the world in Global Solo Challenge

A few years ago, Ronnie Simpson learned of the Global Solo Challenge. Within weeks he was offered the loan of a yacht by Whitall Stokes.

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History

7 unit mottos that came straight out of combat

Most units in the military have a motto they use to stand out. But the most badass unit mottos are forged in the crucible of combat.

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World War II

This is how Patton smashed his way out of Normandy

The thick Norman hedgerows and stiff German resistance had slowed progress to a crawl. General Patton had other ideas.

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Wars

Why it was a bad idea for Army officers to complain to President Teddy Roosevelt

Without a doubt, the most athletic President had to be Theodore Roosevelt, an avid boxer, wrestler, runner, and lover of all things outdoors.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: The Six-Day War begins

On June 5, 1965, the Six-Day War began after decades of political tension and military conflict between Israel and nearby Arab states.

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Tanks

10 tanks that changed the history of armored warfare

The tank was first introduced in World War I when Britain unveiled the then-secret weapon against German forces.

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Revolutionary War

The Marine Corps’ first amphibious landing came during the American Revolution

The British governor decided to run instead of fight.

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Technology

Did you know a Soviet physicist is behind all of America’s stealth technology?

Pyotr Ufimtsev didn't know it, but his work would put him at the forefront of a new American industry: stealth technology and engineering.

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Fixed Wing

Watch this bird strike take out a jet…from the pilot’s POV

What does a bird strike look like from the perspective of a fighter pilot? We actually have that — thanks to cockpit video that was released.

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Humor

6 terms you won’t believe have military origins

While military slang can be fun, it's even more fun when it seeps into the common vernacular of everyday people.