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A black and white photo of two men in suits engaged in a close conversation. The man on the left is holding a cigarette and looking attentively at the man on the right, who is leaning forward with his hand covering his mouth. The background is softly lit with a blurred figure and some plants visible.
Vietnam War

South Vietnam’s former leader ended his career in a liquor store in California

By Team Mighty

Two black World War II-era fighter planes with white stars and checkered patterns on their tails are attacking a silver Japanese aircraft with red circular markings on its wings and fuselage, causing visible damage and debris in the air. The scene takes place above a body of water under a cloudy sky.
World War II

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

By Team Mighty

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes
Aircraft

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes

By Team Mighty

A large commercial building with beige and light brown horizontal stripes, featuring a green letter "R" logo above the entrance. The entrance has glass double doors with a small red awning above. The building number "600" is displayed near the entrance. The surrounding area includes a well-maintained grassy lawn, bushes, and several trees, with a paved driveway curving along the right side. The sky is overcast.
Weapons

Remington Arms returns from bankruptcy and moves to Georgia

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial view of a coastal area with a white L-shaped pier extending into the water. Near the pier, partially submerged in the water, is the rusted and broken remains of a shipwreck. The shoreline has grassy land with scattered palm trees, a few parked cars, and small buildings. The water is calm and blue-green in color.
World War II

A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A medieval manuscript illustration depicts two ancient ships engaged in naval combat. The ship on the left has six men aboard, one of whom is operating a large crossbow-like weapon mounted on the ship. The weapon is firing a stream of fire or flames toward the ship on the right. The ship on the right carries three men and is being hit by the flames. Both ships have oars and are depicted on a blue sea. The illustration includes Greek text above the scene.
History

5 hot facts about ‘Greek fire’

By Rob Laucius

The ‘Prisoner Exchange’ is the coolest Army-Navy tradition no one talks about
Military Culture

The ‘Prisoner Exchange’ is the coolest Army-Navy tradition no one talks about

Imagine a Michigan student spending a semester at Ohio State. Getting sent to a rival school would be intense. Army and Navy have been doing it for decades.

By Blake Stilwell

A colored illustration of a chaotic scene on a wooden ship deck where numerous people, some wearing feathered headbands, are engaged in a violent struggle. Several individuals are wielding large mallets or clubs, smashing large sheets of paper or posters. The background shows rigging and masts of the ship, with smoke or fire visible in the distance. The scene is crowded and dynamic, with people in various poses of action and conflict.
Revolutionary War

The Boston Tea Party and the ungrateful colonists who started it all

By Jessica Manfre

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World War II

The Marine who escorted the Unknown Soldier was a hardcore combat veteran

By Team Mighty

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Basic Training

5 terribly hilarious gifts to scuff up a basic trainee

One of the great mysteries of the civilian world is the need for people to send care packages to new troops going through Basic Training or Boot Camp. It's not only counter-productive (the idea of isolated training is to transition a civ…

By Eric Milzarski

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Army

Why Army helicopters are named after Native tribes

You might have noticed the trend, but do you know why they do it?

By Harold C. Hutchison

A historical painting depicting a medieval scene with two groups of armored knights and soldiers facing each other. In the center, under a richly decorated tent with Arabic script, several seated figures appear to be leaders or royalty. One knight in white armor with a red cross kneels before the seated figures, possibly presenting or surrendering something. Surrounding them are soldiers holding spears, shields, and banners, with horses visible on the left side. The atmosphere is tense, suggesting a moment of negotiation or parley during a battle or siege. The painting is signed "S. Jahsine 1954 Damascus" in the bottom left corner.
History

4 lopsided battles lost because of excessive pride

By Team Mighty

Acid
Cold War

The CIA once hired prostitutes to test LSD on unsuspecting civilians

It's no secret by now that the U.S. government used to really love testing LSD on people. What civilians used to get better at dancing (or at least care less about how bad they danced), the CIA reportedly wanted to use to brainwash, disable and hyp…

By Blake Stilwell

Four Aztec warriors are depicted standing in profile, each holding a spear and wearing distinctively decorated round shields and feathered headdresses. Their attire includes colorful skirts with tassels and sandals. The warriors' bodies are painted in different colors: red, white, green, and yellow. Each warrior has a unique shield design and headdress, with some featuring intricate patterns and feathers. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed costumes and weapons. Handwritten text in a script resembling Nahuatl accompanies each figure.
History

This is why Aztecs deliberately did not kill the enemy

By Ruddy Cano

A group of clone troopers in white armor with red markings, standing in formation and holding rifles, set against an orange sky with a large starship hovering in the background.
Entertainment

The best prequel Star Wars vehicle for each branch of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

A large, tracked military tank with a turret and a long barrel is positioned on muddy ground in an open field. Five soldiers wearing berets and military uniforms are either sitting on or standing around the tank. The tank has a rectangular body with wide tracks and visible suspension wheels. The background shows a flat landscape with some fencing and distant hills. The tank has markings including the number "40" and the letters "PL" on the front.
World War II

Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

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Army

The original Buffalo Soldiers and how they got their nickname

It was given to them by Native allies.

By Blake Stilwell

lincoln
Entertainment

Skinny dipping and more weird hobbies from these 10 presidents of the past

By Bethaney Phillips

Mine Clearer
World War II

The Germans tried to use an armored tractor as a mine clearer

By Miguel Ortiz

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Technology

China has been building multistage ballistic missiles for centuries

By Team Mighty