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Heroes

A Belgian officer took Nazi aggression personally…and got revenge

Longchamps escaped to Britain along with more than 338,000 other Allied soldiers to continue the fight against Nazi Germany.

By Team Mighty

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History

The delicious history and evolution of MREs

Since its official field debut in 1983, the MRE has come a long, long way. Take a look at how MREs have evolved over time.

By Jessica Evans

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Military News

This is why you don’t mess with South Korean pilots

The stakes are at least that high for South Korean military officers should South Korea fall to the North. Pilots have to be prepared.

By Harold C. Hutchison

Director of Israeli intelligence agency the Mossad, General Meir Amit (1921 - 2009), 1967. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
History

The kibbutznik spymaster that came in from the cold

Israel's premier spymaster set the country up for victory in the Six-Day War.

By Jim Fletcher

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History

This is what these three flowers represent resting on the graves of the fallen

When civilians visit the gravesites of fallen veterans they will be met with a few peculiar details such as coins and specific flowers.

By Ruddy Cano

A triptych of three portraits of the same man at different stages of life: on the left, a younger man with a full beard and mustache wearing a black polo shirt with arms crossed; in the center, a black-and-white photo of the man in a naval officer's uniform with a hat, standing in front of an American flag; on the right, an older man with white hair and beard wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie and military medals, standing outdoors with trees in the background.
Navy

Cdr. Richard Marcinko, the first commanding officer of SEAL Team SIX, dies at 81

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photograph showing a large wooden structure, possibly a dam or lock, under construction along a riverbank. Several workers are visible on top of the structure. The river flows behind the construction site, with trees lining the opposite bank and hills in the background. Smoke rises from a boat or industrial site across the river.
Army

Today in military history: Congress establishes Army Corps of Engineers

By Team Mighty

A Western Union telegram dated January 19, 1917, addressed to the German Legation in Mexico City, containing a series of numerical codes arranged in rows and columns. Next to the telegram is a handwritten note with some of the numbers from the telegram listed vertically, accompanied by German text phrases such as "Für den Fall," "daß dies nicht gelingen sollte," and "Schlag-en." The telegram and note appear to be related to coded communication.
History

Today in military history: Zimmerman Telegram launches US toward war

By Team Mighty

German soldiers in World War II gear are gathered around a large artillery piece in a war-torn urban area with rubble and damaged buildings in the background. One soldier is pointing, while others are preparing or inspecting the artillery. The scene is chaotic, with debris scattered on the ground.
World War II

Today in military history: Bloody Battle of Stalingrad

By Team Mighty

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Vietnam War

Today in military history: The Tet Offensive begins

Arguably one of the most defining events of the Vietnam War started 1968 off with a bang.

By Team Mighty

Four men in military uniforms are standing outdoors in a wooded area. The men are wearing long coats and peaked caps, with visible insignia and medals on their uniforms. The setting appears to be cold, as indicated by their heavy clothing. The image is black and white, suggesting it is historical.
World War I

Today in military history: A young Rommel captures French artillery during WW1

By Team Mighty

A black and white photo showing a military landing scene with two armored amphibious vehicles moving from the water onto a sandy, rough terrain beach. In the background, a naval ship marked with the number "1166" is anchored offshore, and a helicopter is flying above the beach area on the right side of the image. The scene appears to depict a coordinated amphibious operation.
Vietnam War

Today in military history: Marines launch Operation Deckhouse V

By Team Mighty

Three men are inside a military or cargo aircraft with red netted seats along the sides. One man, wearing a dark jacket with "DEA" on the sleeve, is holding a man in a gray jumpsuit, who appears to be in custody. Another man in a black uniform stands behind them, assisting. The interior of the aircraft is utilitarian with exposed metal and equipment.
History

Today in military history: Panama dictator Noriega surrenders to US

By Team Mighty

A man wearing a beige short-sleeve shirt, brown pants, and brown boots is sitting on the ground, leaning against a vehicle tire. Next to him is a brown and black dog lying on the gravel. In the background, there is a large, rusty piece of construction equipment.
Movies and TV

Why Channing Tatum is the perfect person to make a film like ‘DOG’

By Tessa Robinson

An elderly man in a military flight suit and cap stands confidently with hands on hips in front of a large vintage aircraft marked "MATS" on the fuselage. The aircraft has a polished metal exterior and propeller engines. The man is smiling and looking slightly upward.
Cold War

Berlin Airlift ‘Candy Bomber’ Col. Gail Halvorsen dies at 101

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of U.S. Air Force personnel in formal blue uniforms and white gloves stand in formation in front of a large C-17 military transport aircraft. Three members in the center hold flags, and the aircraft's nose and part of its fuselage are visible, displaying "U.S. AIR FORCE," "C-17," and "0025 412TH TW" markings. The scene is outdoors on a clear day with a blue sky.
Air Force

This Air Force Honor Guard traveled a record-breaking 1 million miles in 2021

By Miguel Ortiz

A long line of soldiers standing in formation, each holding a rifle with a bayonet attached. They are wearing dark uniforms and hats, standing on a dirt ground next to a row of tents. The image is black and white, suggesting it is from a historical period.
World War I

Today in military history: Puerto Ricans become US citizens to fight with Allies

By Team Mighty

A group of military amphibious vehicles carrying soldiers is moving through shallow water toward a shoreline with mountains in the background. The image is in black and white, showing the vehicles creating splashes as they advance.
Korean War

Today in military history: Operation Ripper drives communist forces north

By Team Mighty

Ukraine converted .50 caliber machine guns into shoulder-fired infantry weapons
Weapons

Ukraine converted .50 caliber machine guns into shoulder-fired infantry weapons

By Miguel Ortiz

A yellow knight in armor riding a horse, holding a shield with a lion emblem and a lance with a flag, set against a blue background.
History

Top 10 cool looking coat of arms from medieval Europe

By Ruddy Cano