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troops with beers
Entertainment

5 preferred beers consumed by American troops in 2022

By Ruddy Cano

A military fighter jet is landing or taking off on a runway surrounded by green grass and dense forest with tall trees in the background. The jet is gray with visible landing gear and external fuel tanks or weapons mounted under its wings. Dust or smoke is visible near the runway behind the jet.
Aircraft

This is the iconic European fighter that can operate anywhere

The Saab Gripen is a beautiful fighter with a nifty little mane on its nose, and it's popular with small militaries around the world because it's cheap to operate, has high-mission readiness, and can take off from nearly anywhere. Seriously, if yo…

By Logan Nye

tom brady
Sports

Tom Brady says, ‘NFL season like military deployment.’ Here are our 5 favorite responses.

By Tessa Robinson

This was Nazi Germany’s answer to the Jeep
World War II

This was Nazi Germany’s answer to the Jeep

Prior to World War II, the rising chancellor of Germany, Adolf Hitler, announced plans to make Germany into a motorized nation. This led to the adoption of the Volkswagen Beetle. But Hitler also ordered military versions of the vehicle developed, an…

By Logan Nye

This Indian military unit fought for the Nazis
World War II

This Indian military unit fought for the Nazis

During World War II, the military force aiming to install an Aryan master race over the world found potentially unlikely allies on the subcontinent of India where thousands of soldiers joined the "Free Indian Legion," fighting on behalf of the Naz…

By Logan Nye

A U.S. Army field ration can with its lid removed, showing three round biscuits, two small packets of Domino sugar tablets, a small wrapped block of coffee, a small metal key, and a small open tin containing what appears to be instant coffee granules. The can is labeled with contents and manufacturer information from Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, Chicago, Illinois.
War History

This is how chocolate fueled victories after the first world war

By Ruddy Cano

Black and white portrait of a man in a military uniform with a serious expression, short hair combed back, and a tie. The background includes a blurred emblem or insignia with wings and other decorative elements.
World War II

How a World War II general survived being hit in the head by a katana

By Team Mighty

A black and white illustration of a large battleship moving through the water, creating a wake on both sides. The ship features multiple large gun turrets, two at the front, two at the rear, and several smaller turrets along the sides. The superstructure is complex with various antennas, smokestacks, and other naval equipment. The ship appears to be heavily armed and designed for naval warfare.
World War II

‘The Greatest Raid of All’ was an explosive seaborne suicide mission

By Team Mighty

A metal cylindrical structure with multiple black cube-shaped objects hanging from chains inside a circular metal railing. The background features a cave-like wall illuminated with blue light and some informational signs.
World War II

How German nuclear scientists reacted to news of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima

By Team Mighty

An elderly barefoot man with a long white beard and dark traditional clothing is walking alongside a soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and a rifle. They are moving through a grassy area with thatched huts and large leafy plants nearby. The scene appears to be in a rural village setting.
Vietnam War

3 times US troops used the fear of the undead in combat against their enemies

By Team Mighty

This is how modern night vision compares to those found in animals
History

This is how modern night vision compares to those found in animals

By Ruddy Cano

Rows of life-sized terracotta warrior statues arranged in trenches inside a large, arched exhibition hall with a metal framework ceiling and skylights. Visitors can be seen observing from a walkway along the sides.
History

5 military archaeological discoveries found by pure luck

By Ruddy Cano

Left side: A sepia-toned photo of a shirtless boxer, Tommy Loughran, in a fighting stance wearing dark shorts and boxing gloves. Text above him reads "Tommy Loughran," "Uncrowned Light Heavyweight Champion," and "Joe Smith Mgr." Right side: A sepia-toned portrait of Tommy Loughran in a military uniform with a white cap, dark jacket with buttons, and sergeant stripes on the sleeve. He has his arms crossed and a handwritten note beside him says, "To my Ringside Pal, Tommy Loughran.
Sports

Boxers belonging to fraternity of world champions who served

By Matt Ward

A group of Chicago Cubs baseball players in blue jerseys and gray pants celebrating together on the field, with some players raising their hands and others embracing. The players' names and numbers, such as "Russell 27," "Zobrist 18," "Baez 9," and "Rizzo 44," are visible on their backs. The field has green grass and a dirt infield.
Entertainment

5 predictions about America’s future that actually came true

By Ruddy Cano

A black-and-white photograph of a smiling man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, patterned tie, and a wide-brimmed hat. He has a mustache and is wearing pince-nez glasses. The man is seated and leaning forward slightly, with a blurred crowd in the background.
History

How President Roosevelt’s failed hunting exhibition inspired the teddy bear

By Ruddy Cano

Left: An ancient bronze helmet with a rounded top and a distinctive T-shaped opening for the eyes and nose, showing signs of age and wear. Right: A helmet made of multiple overlapping bone or ivory plates, arranged in horizontal rows with two curved protrusions on top and side flaps extending downward, displayed against a black background.
History

5 weird military helmets in history that functioned really well

By Ruddy Cano

This is how the Roman army defeated Attila the Hun
History

This is how the Roman army defeated Attila the Hun

By Ruddy Cano

7 life events inappropriately described using military lingo
Military Culture

7 life events inappropriately described using military lingo

Military service members are famous for their special lingo, everything from branch-specific slang to the sometimes stilted and official language of operation orders. That carefully selected and drafted language ensures that everyone in a…

By Logan Nye

tinker air force base
Military Life

The complete guide to Air Force bases

By Jessica Evans

fort belvoir is one of the military bases in Virginia
Military Life

The complete guide to Army & military bases in Virginia

By Jessica Evans