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elementary school toxic waste
Entertainment

An elementary school found this toxic WWII residue on site

By Bethaney Phillips

astronaut james mcdivitt
Military Life

Korean War vet and Gemini and Apollo astronaut James McDivitt dies at 93

By Miguel Ortiz

September 11, 2001
Iraq War

What to know about September 11, 2001

By Jessica Evans

brutal tactics
Technology

These were the brutal tactics used by armies engaged in total war

By Ruddy Cano

naval warfare vessel
Navy

This is how ship oars revolutionized ancient naval warfare

By Ruddy Cano

tennessee
Base Guides

The complete guide to military bases in Tennessee

By Jessica Evans

navy uniforms
Army

The complete guide to Navy uniforms

By Jessica Evans

Coast Guard graduates
Coast Guard

The complete guide to Coast Guard ranks

There are no Puddle Pirates here.

By Jessica Evans

Air Force ranks
Base Guides

The complete guide to Air Force ranks

From airman basic to general, here's how the Air Force is laid out.

By Jessica Evans

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.
Tactical

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

One of Navy’s most stunning victories had a breakfast break
Navy

One of Navy’s most stunning victories had a breakfast break

America's first great military debut on the international stage took place in 1898 when it launched a war against Spain. No longer was the U.S. military limited largely to the American continent. The new Navy, pushed forward by its new Assistant Se…

By Logan Nye

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.
World War I

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