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A Tale of Two Ships: The USS Samuel B. Roberts of World War II and the Persian Gulf

By Terry Lloyd

World War II

How Iceland was invaded twice during World War II

By Terry Lloyd

World War I

Today in military history: First US citizen killed in WWI

By Team Mighty

Humor

6 types of recruits you’ll meet in Navy boot camp

Heading off to Navy boot camp can seem like a scary thing for any young man or woman who hasn't left home before. Before you know it, you're going to land at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and get picked up by a couple of sailors who are…

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Aircraft autopilot control panel with various knobs and switches for navigation, speed, altitude, and flight path adjustments. The panel includes labeled controls such as SPD MACH, LOC, HDG TRK, VS FPA, METRIC ALT, and APPR, along with rotary dials and push buttons. The background shows part of the cockpit window.

Technology

The history of autopilot and how it got its start in the military

By Bethaney Phillips

Weapons

That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space

On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first satellite into an elliptical, low-Earth orbit. It was only 184lbs with a 23" diameter and managed to stay in orbit for 21 days before the battery powering the transmitter ran out. It …

By Eric Milzarski

Humor

6 reasons being a Star Wars rebel soldier sucks

The Star Wars train is still rolling along and the toy shelves are filled with those freaking adorably annoying porgs (as a true Star Wars fan, I personal…

By Eric Milzarski