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colt scope
History

The original Colt scope was used from Vietnam to Operation Iraqi Freedom

Before the ACOG, another magnified optic could be found on American infantry rifles: the Colt Scope.

kandahar movie
Movies

This 82nd Airborne veteran is the writer behind ‘Kandahar’, a new Gerard Butler feature film

Mitchell LaFortune's movie 'Kandahar' follows Tom Harris (Gerard Butler), a CIA operative who finds himself stuck in hostile territory.

navy fighter
World War II

The Navy had hybrid fighter jets during WWII

In 1943, Admiral John S. McCain Sr. proposed hybrid Navy fighter jets that used both a jet and piston engine.

medieval england
History

Medieval England required all free men to own weapons in proportion to their wealth

In the United States today, we have the right to bear arms. But medieval England required all free men to own weapons.

LTC William Swenson
Mighty Heroes

MoH Monday: LTC William Swenson

Lieutenant Colonel William Swenson is a member of the United States Army and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

history of warfare
History

The 5 greatest outnumbered victories in the history of warfare

Who doesn’t love a good underdog story? Here are five of the best outnumbered victories in military history.

earthquake
World War II

A British mad scientist developed a way to trigger earthquakes in World War II

At the outbreak of World War II, a British engineer named Dr. Barnes Wallis tried to end the world early by triggering earthquakes.

red army
World War II

This is the story behind the Red Army’s most iconic WWII photo

On May 2, 1945, Soviet photographer Yevgeny Khaldei snapped the now iconic World War II photo.

m16 vietnam
Today in Military History

Today in military history: The M16 comes under fire in Vietnam

Today in military history on May 23, 1967, the M16 went under fire for letting troops down in Vietnam. Learn more on WATM.

female test pilot
World War II

Nazi Germany’s greatest test pilot was a Jewish woman

Here is the story of Nazi Germany's greatest test pilot who was actually a Jewish woman.

Navy Federal Credit Union 90th anniversary
Military News

Navy Federal is donating $90,000 to military charities for its 90th anniversary

To celebrate nine decades of service, Navy Federal Credit Union is donating $10,000 grants to global and local organizations.

Integrated Visual Augmentation System firepower
Weapons

Revolutionizing tomorrow’s battlefield with futuristic firepower

In the high-stakes race of military technology, 'futuristic firepower' is the new constant, relentlessly pushing and breaching boundaries.

m14
History

How the US screwed NATO over with the M14 rifle and 7.62 cartridge

A derivative of the M1 Garand, the M14 was billed as a replacement for the M3 Submachine Gun, M1918 BAR, M1 Carbine and M1 Garand.

wwi aces
World War I

These pilots became aces in a single day during WWI

There’s a shortlist of aces who got their title in a single day. Check out the list of pilots who are among the top aces of WWI.

famous buildings in combat
Wars

These famous buildings are the luckiest to survive combat throughout history

Buildings have turned to rubble, been leveled or left in ruins. In contrast, a handful of famous buildings have survived, probably pure luck.

dynamite air cannons
History

The Navy’s short-lived compressed air cannons wrecked the Spanish in Cuba

At the end of the 19th century, compressed air cannons were a major technological innovation for naval warfare.

marine corps aviation
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Marine Corps aviation is born

On May 22, 1912, Marine Corps aviation was born when Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham reported to the U.S. Naval Academy’s aviation camp.

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms standing closely together outdoors. One soldier in the foreground is facing sideways and appears to be speaking or addressing the group, while the others listen attentively. The sky is clear and the setting seems to be a training or briefing session.
Humor

5 signs you are allergic to ‘libo’

An individual who continues to be involved in liberty incidents is known as a libo risk. It appears they are allergic to libo.

cold war events
Humor

Walking on the grass and 4 other things that almost made the US lose the Cold War

Government documents have been declassified that reveal these 5 events almost made the U.S. lose the Cold War.

black medal of honor recipients
Mighty Heroes

These 8 Black-American heroes received Medals of Honor decades later

These black Medal of Honor recipients received their awards for their actions decades after the battles. Learn why here.