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World War II

That time pancakes helped fight the Japanese in WWII

It's reported that approximately 15 tons of pancake mix was imported and was never detected by Japanese forces.

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History

Today in military history: Charles Lindbergh flies across the Atlantic

The now-famous monoplane, The Spirit of St. Louis, successfully carried Lindbergh for over 33 hours before landing in Paris to a hero’s welcome.

Three smiling women stand outdoors, with the woman in the center holding a round sign that reads "I AM GOING TO Send Missionaries #iamgoing." On the right, an older man and a woman with long hair and a patterned jacket are indoors, engaged in conversation. The two scenes are separated by vertical red, white, and blue stripes.
Family & MilSpouse

Surviving child uses dad’s benefits to help milspouses become missionaries

This amazing surviving child dedicated her dad’s benefits to military spouses at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Firearms

Ultimate guide to home defense guns

Here we discuss the various types of firearms and ammo suitable for different living situations and general best practices for home defense.

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Mighty Heroes

The last member of the United Spanish War Veterans retired during WWII

It might seem odd for a sailor to retire in the middle of the biggest war the world had seen, but Nathan Cook was pushing 60 in 1942.

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History

How a private in the Texas Revolution got promoted to colonel overnight

During the Texas Revolution in 1836, the Texian Army was racing Mexican dictator Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna towards Lynchburg.

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History

This is how much mass is destroyed in a nuclear explosion

The atomic weapons used against Japan and the nuclear weapons stockpiled around the world convert energy into devastating effects.

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Mighty Heroes

6 of the best baseball players who served

Take a quick glance and you'll see that a lot of the best baseball players, at one point or another, wore a much different uniform.

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Army

How Stan Lee went from Army repairman to comic book legend will inspire you

Did you know that Stan Lee used his Army experiences to perfect comic book making? Learn how.

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Jobs

7 veteran qualities that civilian employers go crazy over

Here are a few qualities that veterans have had drilled into them every day since basic training that civilian employers adore.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Mexico ratifies Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

On May 19, 1848, Mexico ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thus ending the Mexican-American War.

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World War II

This is what it took to be a U-boat ace in WWII

We've all heard of fighter aces. Find out what it took to become a u-boat ace back in World War II.

Four soldiers in camouflage uniforms are sitting on the ground in a grassy field. The soldier closest to the camera is wearing a helmet and sunglasses, with an American flag patch on the shoulder. The other three soldiers, two men and one woman, are sitting in a row facing away from the camera. The background is an open, dry grassy area.
Humor

5 insider tips for ‘SKATING’ through your military service

The acronym S.K.A.T.E. reveals 5 insider tips for skating in the military. Find out what it means here.

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Military Life

7 things to do to before you get that new tattoo

Troops and tattoos go hand in hand, so here are a few tips to make sure your new tattoo isn't a regrettable (and permanent) experience.

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Crusader control of Holy Land ends

On May 18, 1291, Acre, the last Crusader stronghold in the Middle East, fell to the Muslim Mamluks, ending Crusader control of the Holy Land.

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Military News

The UK will train Ukrainian pilots

Although Ukraine has yet to secure modern NATO fighter jets from western nations, the UK has committed to providing training.

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Firearms

Experience the excitement of competitive shooting sports

With so many different types of competitive shooting sports available, where should you begin? Find out here.

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Tactical

Military working bees and other animals you didn’t know serve in the US military

Most people know about military working dogs, but there are some lesser known military animals that also conduct missions.

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Humor

23 terms only Marines will understand

Marines speak a different language than the rest of the United States. Here's a list of Marine terms you'll only get if you're in the club.

A black-and-white portrait of a man in a military uniform and cap is inset within a red circular border. In the background, there are four lit red candles on a wooden surface. In the foreground, a Soviet military star medal with a soldier emblem and Cyrillic text is placed next to a black and orange striped ribbon, known as the Ribbon of Saint George. The setting has a somber and commemorative atmosphere.
World War II

How a Marine single-handedly fought off an entire Japanese regiment at Guadalcanal

Mitchell Paige was so pissed off that he killed them all and then led a bayonet charge to break down their entire line. Read more on WATM.