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doolittle raiders
World War II

How the Soviet NKVD smuggled Doolittle Raiders to safety during WWII

siege of boston
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Washington drives British from Boston

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat
World War II

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat

There were two reasons that the Japanese Navy found itself on the wrong end of the Marianas Turkey Shoot. One was the F6F Hellcat…

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military
World War II

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military

The first Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) was founded in the areas of Fontana and San Bernardino, California in 1948. From there, the club grew exponentially, becoming one of the largest in the world. The club has since earned a reputation in …

Mexican-American War
Wars

America’s toughest enemy during the Mexican-American War: The Saint Patrick’s Battalion

west point established
Army

Today in military history: West Point is established

A man wearing a dark blue overcoat and a gray fedora hat is walking past a restaurant window. He is carrying a brown leather briefcase in his right hand. The restaurant window displays menus and food items inside, with stools and tables visible through the glass.
Veterans Benefits

A Soviet and an American spy became best friends while trying to turn each other

A light green convertible car with dark camouflage spots is parked in a desert setting. The car has additional lights mounted on a bar above the windshield, a jerry can attached to the side near the front wheel, and a rolled-up item secured on the hood. A man wearing goggles and a white shirt is sitting in the driver's seat, looking out of the car. The background shows a barren, sandy landscape.
World War II

The interesting origin of the famous jerrican

vet tix

Vet Tix has delivered 15 million tickets and counting to veterans and service members

nuclear submarines
Subsurface

Australia is getting nuclear submarines from the US and UK

all quiet on the western front main
Movies

5 reasons ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ won big at the Oscars

new army ad
Movies

WATCH: The Army’s new ad features ‘Ant-Man’ and ‘Creed’ star Jonathan Majors

Aerial black-and-white photo of the Boeing Plant No. 2 under construction, showing a large rectangular factory building with "BOEING" written on its side. Surrounding the building are construction materials, equipment, and vehicles. A river and a bridge are visible in the background, with roads and parked cars in the foreground. The image is dated 6-14-40.
World War II

This aircraft factory was disguised as a suburban neighborhood during WWII

dardanelles
World War I

Today in military history: Allies’ ill-fated attack at Dardanelles

A black and white photo of a person wearing a hat and dark clothing, holding a large bird with a long neck and feathers. The background is plain and indistinct.
Wars

How a pack of emus won against modern soldiers

A gray military jet fighter flying at high speed with a visible vapor cone around its wings, indicating it is near the speed of sound. The jet has afterburners engaged, producing a trail of exhaust flames, and is set against a clear blue sky.
Air Force

That time the Air Force bombarded Oklahoma City with sonic booms

A group of six soldiers in uniform walking on an empty parking lot, with five walking together on the left side and one walking alone on the right side. The background shows a clear sky and some trees in the distance.
Cold War

Here’s why the military dosed soldiers with PCP and LSD

5 popular debates Marines are passionate about
Entertainment

5 popular debates Marines are passionate about

When you've got nothing but time on your hands, it's hard not to get into a discussion with a fellow Marine. And, with all the possible topics, you'll inevitably stumble across something you disagree on. These are among the most popula…

7 types of sailors you meet in the chow line
Humor

7 types of sailors you meet in the chow line

Chow time is the best part of a sailor's day. It's the heart of their social life and where he or she learns about shipmates. In theory, this is the time to relax with friends, joke, laugh, and talk to people from other divisions who …

women from the 6888th battalion in wwii
World War II

The only all-Black, all-female battalion that served overseas during WWII