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Mighty Heroes

‘Ask a Marine:’ The inspiring story of the first black man on recruitment posters

"My reaction was visceral. Where do I sign?"

A variety of potatoes in different shapes and colors, including shades of purple, red, yellow, and brown, closely packed together. The potatoes have a natural, slightly rough texture with some small eyes and blemishes visible.
World War II

How a destroyer won a World War II battle with only potatoes

The USS O'Bannon was named for the legendary Marine Corps hero Presley O'Bannon, who famously led a ragtag group of Marines and mercenaries in a daring overland expedition to surprise an enemy in North Africa. The World War II-era destroy…

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Military News

10 commonly-used, foreign words adopted into the English language

These pistols are carried by NCOs at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Army

These pistols are carried by NCOs at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The pistols are loaded. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

That time an entire Italian regiment surrendered to one pilot
World War II

That time an entire Italian regiment surrendered to one pilot

When Royal Air Force pilot Sydney Cohen crash landed on the Italian-controlled island of Lampedusa in 1943, he thought he would be in for the fight of his life. Lampedusa was the home of more than 4,000 Italian troops in garrison, and all Cohen had …

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World War I

The Air Force’s first Chief of Staff snuck to the front of World War I to kill 3 Germans

Pilots fly. That's what they do.

One woman wrote 25,000 letters for wounded soldiers who couldn’t
World War I

One woman wrote 25,000 letters for wounded soldiers who couldn’t

In 1917, the horrors of World War I were something entirely new to the world. "The War to End All Wars" inflicted horrible casualties and painful deaths in a way no one had ever seen before in the history of warfare. Mechanized vehicles, poison ga…

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Korean War

This Purple Heart recipient was the most decorated Native American soldier in US history

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Weapons

This is the best way to prove a samurai sword is authentic

Schofield Barracks jump
World War II

The complete post guide to Schofield Barracks

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World War II

This WWII vet was once the manly dandy in the world of Hollywood cinema

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Technology

This what you get when you cross a Winnebago with a military helicopter

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World War II

This eccentric tank design was appropriately named the ‘Praying Mantis’

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Military News

The Israel Defense Forces operate the most heavily armored bulldozer in the world

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Marine Corps

Here’s why some Corpsmen are considered Marines, and some aren’t

Since its creation, the U.S. Marine Corps has been involved in some of the most epic military battles in hi…

This is why the US military uses 5.56mm ammo instead of 7.62mm
Weapons

This is why the US military uses 5.56mm ammo instead of 7.62mm

A common debate among veterans and gun enthusiasts revolves around why the United States chose to implement the 5.56mm N.A.T.O. round into service instead of the…

4 dangers medics face while deployed in combat
Army

4 dangers medics face while deployed in combat

Being deployed to a war-zone is dangerous for any of our brave troops, regardless of MOS. As we step on to the battlefield, willing to sacrifice our lives, the enemy watches, attempting to understand the many roles of our allied patrols.

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Military News

Top 4 wars fought over consumer goods

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Military Life

Why starting a currency collection is a good idea on active duty

4 ways to avoid getting your ass kicked by SEAL Team 6
Navy

4 ways to avoid getting your ass kicked by SEAL Team 6

Here at We Are The Mighty, we can understand if people are worried about getting their ass kicked by SEAL Team 6. So, as a public service, here are some pointers on how to stay off DevGru's Naughty List: