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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.

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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.

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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.

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History

You sing it, but do you really know what ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is about?

The "Star-Spangled Banner" is American lyrics laid on top of a British song to make one glorious national anthem. Here's what it was about.

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Movies

Real versus reel: Four ways ‘Braveheart’ was different in real life

The 1998 epic starring Mel Gibson was widely acclaimed by the critics, but what did the historians think of "Braveheart?"

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World War II

The USS England was a Japanese sub’s worst nightmare during World War II

The USS England, a Buckley-Class Destroyer escort, went on an incredible run of Japanese submarine kills for two weeks in May of 1944.

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World War I

This awesome ‘trench broom’ terrified Germans in both World Wars

The "trench broom" was so effective in the trenches on the Western Front of WWI that Germany protested their use.

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Movies

Five things movies get wrong about grenades

Grenades are extremely deadly tools of destruction that, honestly, are a lot of fun to throw — but they are too often misused in fiction.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Union Army cuts off Port Hudson

On May 21, 1863, a 48-day siege began as the Union Army cut off Port Hudson, Louisiana during the Civil War.

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Mighty Heroes

A 24-year-old Belgian woman created the largest escape line for downed airmen in WWII

Andree de Jongh knew a little something about brave resistance in the face of German occupation.

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Entertainment

Why the European Space Agency launched its own juice mocktail recipe book

European Space Agency started a competition in January 2023, inviting fans to contribute juice mocktail recipes for prizes.

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History

Why the sinking of the Tirpitz was devastating for German Navy

The German surface fleet in World War II was small with only a few capital ships. When the Tirpitz sank in 1944, it was out of the fight.

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Marine Corps

Sailors and Marines are teaming up with Habitat for Humanity for LA Fleet Week 2023

Held over Memorial Day Weekend, LA Fleet Week allows members of the pubic to tour warships and engage with service members.

V bombers
Cold War

Britain’s V bombers and Blue Steel missiles were beasts

British V bombers were advanced combat aircraft that could deliver nuclear weapons accurately and quickly.

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Afghanistan War

Operation Whalers was the Marine Corps’ payback after Operation Red Wings

Marines developed Operation Whalers as a sequel to Operation Red Wings in order to prevent disruptions to the upcoming election.

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Mighty Heroes

These 6 women earned the Silver Star for valor in war

Six women earned the Silver Star for valor for actions since "The War to End All Wars." Learn about their amazing accomplishments.

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Army

7 of the best ways infantrymen create unbreakable bonds

These are seven of the best ways infantrymen create those unbreakable brotherhoods seen in military movies and television shows.

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Entertainment

9 lies soldiers tell their loved ones while in combat

Sometimes, the truth about military life doesn't live up to loved ones' expectations. Either way, here are 9 lies that usually do the trick.

VA loans
Finance

Everything you need to know about VA loans

To be eligible for VA loans, you have to meet only one certain conditions, as long as you received a general discharge or better.

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Finance

Understanding VA loan limits

As you'll learn in this episode of From Military to Millionaire, VA loan limits vary depending on where you live.