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Tactical

This is how effective ballistic eye protection is

A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting in a living room, watching a television that displays a scene of a soldier aiming a gun at a person lying on the ground. The man is holding newspapers and appears thoughtful, while the woman holds a doll and looks at the TV. The room has mid-century modern furniture and decor.
Vietnam War

How the enduring sacrifices of war correspondents shaped America’s view of war

When Britain’s top tank slaughtered America’s
War History

When Britain’s top tank slaughtered America’s

During the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, the countries fought each other with arms purchased from their allies, namely the U.S. and Great Britain. Ultimately, this lead to battle after battle in which Britain's top tank, the Centurion, mopped the floor …

9 military movie scenes where Hollywood got it totally wrong
Civil War

9 military movie scenes where Hollywood got it totally wrong

Hollywood makes plenty of military movies, but that doesn't mean they are always accurate. Military veterans can be especially judgmental in the accurate portrayal of military films — despite critical and audience acclaim — and some…

This was the deadliest insurgent sniper in Iraq
Iraq War

This was the deadliest insurgent sniper in Iraq

The name struck fear in the hearts of U.S. and coalition troops during the war in Iraq. A sharpshooter who could unleash his deadly round in an instant and melt away unscathed. He was almost like a ghost — a hyper accurate sniper that …

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Navy

How Elvis helped build the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

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World War II

The World War II origins of Navy ‘Torpedo Juice’

Colin Armstrong
Iraq War

This soldier’s trek through Iraq was the longest escape and evasion ever

For seven days and eight nights, Colin Armstrong kept walking.

This is the humbling history of the Marine Corps NCO blood stripe
Marine Corps

This is the humbling history of the Marine Corps NCO blood stripe

A large group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms posing in front of a gray A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on a runway. Some personnel are sitting and standing on the aircraft's wings, while the majority stand in front of it. Two individuals in the front row hold a blue banner with an eagle emblem and the text "355 TFS." The background shows a large building and a clear sky.
Gulf War

How the Gulf War created the largest airport in the world

Saudi Arabia's King Fahd International Airport is bigger than the country of Bahrain.

History

5 of the most unlucky events in the history of warfare

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Technology

NASA’s Artemis II crew includes two Naval Aviators

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Military News

Finland joins NATO as 31st member nation

11 steps to turning a puppy into a badass military working dog
Careers

11 steps to turning a puppy into a badass military working dog

Military working dogs are among the world's most elite four legged warriors. Serving side by side with U.S. troops since World War II these brave animals have saved thousands of lives and earned their stripes by performing as critical military …

From left to right: A black-and-white photo of Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC, wearing his signature white suit, black string tie, and glasses. In the center, a cartoonish military general character with a green uniform, five-star helmet, large white mustache, and medals on his chest. On the right, a colorful cartoon character of Captain Crunch, a cereal mascot, dressed in a blue naval uniform with gold buttons and epaulets, a large blue hat with a yellow "C," white pants, and black boots, raising one finger.
History

The secret war record of Colonel Sanders (and other businesses using military ranks)

From the way people talk to product ideas, the civilian world has learned plenty from

The time a teenager stowed away on a Navy destroyer
Cold War

The time a teenager stowed away on a Navy destroyer

A teenager (or kid) running away from home happens all too often, and not just in light-hearted film plots; while most real-world cases never get much further than the best friend's house, there can be severe consequences to such a flight. …

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War History

The first offensive use of hot air balloons in combat came in 1849

Douglas Mackiernan CIA
World War II

The first CIA operative to die in the line of duty was killed by Tibetans

national university

How National University enables active duty students to pursue higher education

WWI
History

Today in military history: The US enters World War I