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John Wayne never served a day in the military, but he certainly was one very vocal supporter of the troops. During World War II he tried to enter the military, but between a series of old injuries from his acting career and a bodysurfing…

The Vietnam War's icon was arguably the UH-1 helicopter. Officially designated the Iroquois ('Huey' is more of a term of endearment), thi…

The Sherman tank of World War II is both legendary and infamous. It was selected for World War II by Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. himself, America's first tank officer and a pioneer of armored strategy. The traits for which Patton loved th…

U.S. troops obey a set of legal guidelines called the Uniform Code of Military Justice. While the UCMJ mirrors civilian law in many ways, there are some laws on the military books that are unique and somewhat bizarre.Here's a sampling of…

Spies sacrifice a normal life to provide their country with actionable intelligence. Their patriotism comes at the cost of risking life and limb, imprisonment, and public damnation. Often, they have to think outside the box to accomplish the mission…

He served more time than any other Japanese war criminal.