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Air Force

This is what happens if you try to illegally enter Area 51

There seems to be some confusion about exactly how an intrusion onto Area 51 would be handled. Here is a quick breakdown.

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Cold War

How North Korea was built and molded by the Soviet Union

Like many stories about the history of North Korea, most are untrue. But here's how North Korea was built and molded by the Soviet Union.

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Cold War

The Gouzenko Affair was the most shocking Soviet defection to the West

Gouzenko and his cipher skills were recalled to Moscow in 1944 and there was nothing his boss could do about it.

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Civil War

The slave who stole a confederate ship and sailed his way to freedom

On May 12, 1862, a gentleman named Robert Smalls was aboard a Confederate transport ship pretending to be doing his normal duties.

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World War II

Today in military history: Battle of Midway begins

On June 4, 1942, the Battle of Midway began. That fleet stumbled into one of the most unlikely ambushes and naval upsets in history.

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Military Branches

The Asian American Foundation announces heroes for second annual AAPI Heritage Heroes Special

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will debut its second annual AAPI Heritage Heroes special, highlighting seven incredible heroes.

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Resources

Top US military traditions for each branch

Our mission? To unveil the unique and engaging military traditions that bolster the camaraderie code of each branch of our military.

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Resources

Decoding Rules of Engagement

In real military life, we've got the rules of engagement (ROEs). These aren't just suggestions or friendly reminders, but crucial directives.

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World War II

The 5 most demoralizing tactics used in recent military history

There are many superstitions among fighting men, but no matter how big or powerful an army is on paper, it has to believe it is powerful.

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World War I

Here’s why Colonel Young rode 450 miles to get a new Army rank

Teddy Roosevelt even wanted him to lead a volunteer regiment in World War I. There was just one problem: Colonel Charles Young was black.

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History

5 more of our favorite chain restaurants founded by veterans

What's better than an Inn-N-Out burger animal style? Feeling all patriotic by eating it. Check out these top 5 chains founded by veterans.

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Navy

This is what happened to all the old US F-14 Tomcats

The idea of selling Iran rare F-14 Tomcat parts so it didn't have to cannibalize its own F-14 inventory was preposterous.

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Marine Corps

Why troops in Vietnam could write on their helmets

The didn't know it would become iconic.

Briana Stolley
Family & MilSpouse

Mighty Milspouse: When a lawyer fell in love with a soldier

Briana Stolley graduated from law school and was getting started as an associate attorney when it happened. She fell in love with a soldier.

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World War I

Thousands more died so World War I would end at 1100

Thousands more soldiers, 1,100 of them in one WWI unit, would die during the morning before the Armistice took effect.

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World War II

That time a soldier saved the day by calling an artillery strike on himself

When the Axis attacked the town of Sommocolonia the day after Christmas, 1944, they thought they made a breakthrough.

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World War II

Russian tank crews have a history of using this insane tank battle tactic

The Soviet Union was well-known for one insane tank battle tactic in particular, one used countless times to great effect.

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Rotor

Why it’s (nearly) impossible to land a helicopter on Mount Everest

Straddling the border of Nepal and China stands the world's highest mountain: Mount Everest. And it's almost impossible to land on.

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History

How James ‘Whitey’ Bulger went from the Air Force to Alcatraz

The streets of South Boston made a hard life for young James Bulger. He joined the United States Air Force, but eventually landed in Alcatraz.

While the U.S. has greenlit F-16 transfers, Canada is the first country to announce a donation of AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine
Military News

Canada is sending Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

While the U.S. has greenlit F-16 transfers, Canada is the first country to announce a donation of AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine.