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A wooden structure is engulfed in flames with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. To the right of the burning building, there is a tall metal tower with a platform at the top. The scene appears to be outdoors on a clear day.
World War II

Bats carried bombs during this WWII plot

By Bethaney Phillips

A man in a black suit and patterned tie holding a firearm across his chest, wearing a watch and an ID badge clipped to his jacket. The background is blurred with people and colorful flowers visible.
Weapons

How NATO standardized the FN 5.7x28mm cartridge

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of soldiers in dark green military uniforms with fur hats march in formation. The front soldier carries a large flag with white, blue, and red horizontal stripes. The soldiers wear white gloves, black boots, and have red sashes with gold trim across their chests. They are marching on a paved path with autumn-colored trees in the background.
Cold War

9 facts you didn’t know about the Russian Army

By Bethaney Phillips

Several glass bottles covered in frost and snow are lined up outdoors in a cold, snowy environment. The bottles vary in color and label design, with some having caps wrapped in snow or ice. The background is blurred, emphasizing the frozen bottles in the foreground.
Weapons

These are the different versions of a Molotov cocktail

By Bethaney Phillips

A historical battle scene depicting General Scott at the Battle of Cerro Gordo. General Scott is shown on a white horse, raising his hat in the air. Surrounding him are soldiers, some standing and cheering with raised hats and rifles, while others lie on the ground, wounded or fallen. A large cannon with "U.S." marked on a soldier's backpack is visible on the left side. The background includes smoke and flags, emphasizing the intensity of the battle.
Mexican War

How the US could have easily lost the Mexican-American War

By Team Mighty

Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music was a hardcore naval combat veteran
Movies and TV

Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music was a hardcore naval combat veteran

In the 1965 film The Sound of Music, Captain von Trapp ran a tight ship at home. He also ran a tight ship at sea, commanding two U-Boats for the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I. By the war's end, he was the most decorated naval …

By Blake Stilwell

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer
World War II

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer

By Miguel Ortiz

7 of the best drill sergeants and drill instructors to ever hit the screen
Movies and TV

7 of the best drill sergeants and drill instructors to ever hit the screen

The scariest thing about joining the military is coming face-to-face with a legendary drill sergeant or, if you're in the Marine Corps, drill instructor. DIs tend to viciously yell, violently jump around, and throw your sh*t all over t…

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A person wearing camouflage military clothing and a tan tactical vest is holding a black rifle with both hands. The rifle has a strap attached, and the person is positioned near a tree with rough bark. The background is blurred, showing an outdoor setting.
Civil War

7 of the greatest guerrilla fighters in American history

America often fights wars as the big, bad empire with all the fancy toys and weapons. But U.S. troops haven't always enjoyed the technological advantage. So, sometimes military leaders have turned to guerrilla tactics to keep the enemy off balance …

By Logan Nye

origins of humvees
Army

Today in military history: Origins of the Humvee

By Team Mighty

These 13 photos of US troops with enemy flags show some traditions never die
Army

These 13 photos of US troops with enemy flags show some traditions never die

The United States: Capture the Flag Champions for 250 years.

By Blake Stilwell

The largest naval battle in history happened during a different war than you think
World War I

The largest naval battle in history happened during a different war than you think

World War I is commonly thought of as soldiers fighting across trenches that stretched along the entire European continent, but there were major clashes on the oceans, as well. The largest was the Battle of Jutland on May 31, 1916, the only time…

By Logan Nye

The first Black Marine Corps aviator was the Corps’ first Black general
Aircraft

The first Black Marine Corps aviator was the Corps’ first Black general

By Team Mighty

A large naval warship sailing on calm waters, featuring multiple gun turrets along its deck, two tall masts with flags, and a central superstructure with various antennas and equipment. The ship appears to be a mid-20th century battleship or cruiser.
World War II

‘The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast’ was claimed to be sunk 6 times in World War II

By Team Mighty

Optimus Prime
Movies and TV

How a Marine inspired the voice of Optimus Prime

"Autobots, transform and roll out!"

By Joel Searls

Soldiers, some with arm slings, are walking up a gangway onto a ship, wearing military uniforms and helmets. The scene appears to be from a historical wartime period.
World War II

5 times soldiers won against terrible odds

By Brittany Sulc

eod job
Careers

The 10 most dangerous military jobs

By Brittany Sulc

japanese red baron plane
Cold War

Japan’s highest-scoring fighter ace was called ‘The Richtofen of the Orient’

By Team Mighty

battle of amiens british tanks
World War I

One British tank at the Battle of Amiens wreaked havoc for nine hours behind enemy lines

By Team Mighty

marine careers
Careers

Unique career paths in the Marines

By Jessica Evans