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FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith
Marine Corps

These 5 incredible USMC veteran founders created global empires

These men got down to business after leaving the military.

The origin of the ‘best’ rank in the Marines (Lance Corporal)
Marine Corps

The origin of the ‘best’ rank in the Marines (Lance Corporal)

Insane work environments, low-income housing, cafeteria food, and a general tone of condescension from leadership, combined with big personalities from all over the United States and beyond, have produced the "best" rank in the Marines — the lan…

Close-up view of the tail section of a black aircraft, featuring a distinctive turret with four gun barrels extending outward. The aircraft is displayed indoors under a curved ceiling.
Vietnam War

America’s top strategic bomber once had devastating tail guns

The B-52 has been serving in America's nuclear deterrent arsenal since 1952. But a lot has changed on the BUFF and its mission since it was on the front line against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The strategic bomber has gone f…

5 lesser-known facts about the most decorated soldier in American history
Army

5 lesser-known facts about the most decorated soldier in American history

No other soldier in American history has ever come close to earning the level of respect dutifully given to Lieutenant Audie Murphy. To date, no other soldier has managed to earn every single award for valor — including the Medal of Honor, two Sil…

spitfire and hurricane
World War II

The Hurricane is the overlooked hero of the Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain was a turning point for the allied forces during WWII. After their evacuation at Dunkirk, the British Army was in a poor state, having abandoned much of its warfighting equipment and machinery in France. The Home Guard, the arm…

bea arthur marine
History

Bea Arthur was a Marine before starring on Golden Girls

These 13 Chesty Puller quotes show why Marines will love and respect him forever
Marine Corps

These 13 Chesty Puller quotes show why Marines will love and respect him forever

Lt. Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller, is a Marine Corps icon who's known for his quotable quotes nearly as much as his battlefield accomplishments. Here are 17 of the lines that show why Puller is beloved to this day: 1.

Here’s how you can buy a nuke on the black market
Weapons

Here’s how you can buy a nuke on the black market

You can buy anything on the Bulgarian black market, including drugs, women, guns and even fully functional nuclear warheads. Also read: We…

Enlisting? Here’s how to choose the right branch for you
Coast Guard

Enlisting? Here’s how to choose the right branch for you

A black SIG Sauer P228 semi-automatic pistol resting on a surface with a magazine and several scattered bullets around it. The pistol has a textured grip and visible trigger.
Firearms

The 5 most beloved sidearms in US military history

When ground fighting gets close, warfighters reach for their sidearms to save the day. Here are five of the most widely used and beloved pistols in U.S. military history: 1. Harper's Ferry Model 1805

5 of the stupidest diseases you can develop at the gym
Humor

5 of the stupidest diseases you can develop at the gym

Ladies and gentlemen, for years, we've noticed an ongoing problem that occurs when certain people at the gym are looking for a little extra attention. After completing just a few repetitions of a weighted exercise, gym-goers develop horrible douche…

team leader prank
Humor

5 ways to prank your team leader

triple ace anderson
Army

America’s last WWII triple ace was promoted to brigadier general

mike gabler survivor
Military News

Survivor 43 winner Mike Gabler is donating his $1M prize to veterans

x-15
Air Force

The X-15 was an experimental Air Force rocket plane for the edge of space

indian wars medal of honor
Army

The last Medal of Honor recipient of the Indian Wars wasn’t even a combatant

Group of Coast Guard personnel in uniform posing with medals and awards on a stage, next to a tall red and white water tower with "COAST GUARD" written on it against a clear blue sky.
Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is turning up the heat for culinary arts in the military

jonestown massacre sign
History

Why the survivors of the Jonestown Massacre tried to sue the CIA

wwii raf veteran
World War II

This WWII RAF veteran got his overdue medals for his 100th birthday

Afghanistan winter
Afghanistan War

Afghan allies and citizens prepare for struggles during harsh Afghanistan winter