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5 reasons why soldiers and Marines get along so well
Military Culture

5 reasons why soldiers and Marines get along so well

There's a never-ending pissing contest between all of the branches of the U.S. Military but, at the end of the day, we're all still one big, happy, dysfunctional family. We'll always throw barbs at our brothers while we work with them because we …

Top 5 weird Vietnam era nicknames that would have gotten you in trouble
Military Culture

Top 5 weird Vietnam era nicknames that would have gotten you in trouble

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tan boots are practicing combat knife techniques outdoors on a gravel surface. They are in a forward stance, holding knives in one hand and making defensive or striking motions. The sky is clear with some clouds, and there is an instructor standing on a platform to the right, overseeing the training.
Weapons

This is the most revered dagger in military history

This is why golf courses are important to military installations
Sports

This is why golf courses are important to military installations

Golf is a fun and relaxing sport that's excellent for relieving stress. Nothing's quite like aimlessly swinging your club, hoping to hit the caddy cart on the driving range. It makes for a fantastic pastime to bond over while you and your guys get…

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history
Heroes

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history

Lewis "Chesty" Puller (1898-1971), was a 37-year veteran of the USMC, ascended to the rank of Lieutenant General, and is the most decorated Marine in the history of the Corps. He served in: WWII, Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Korean War. The concrete …

The Lake City Army Ammo Plant is making its first new round in 65 years
Technology

The Lake City Army Ammo Plant is making its first new round in 65 years

The Army reactivated the 11th Airborne Division to focus on Arctic warfare
Army

The Army reactivated the 11th Airborne Division to focus on Arctic warfare

A large, towering cumulonimbus cloud with a distinct anvil-shaped top spreads across the sky, illuminated by soft sunlight. The cloud's base is dense and dark, while the upper portions are bright white and fluffy, set against a blue sky with some smaller clouds near the horizon.
World War II

These are the clean cut differences between an atomic and hydrogen bomb

Aerial black and white photograph showing a heavily cratered battlefield with numerous bomb or artillery impact holes scattered across the landscape. Trenches and defensive earthworks are visible, forming angular and linear patterns, with some areas showing more concentrated damage. The terrain appears rough and scarred, with some vegetation or trees visible on the right side of the image.
World War II

How one commander tried to get his men to leak D-Day plans

British Lt. Col. Terence Otway and his men were to be charged with assaulting the Merville battery on June 6, 1944, at the height of the D-Day invasions of occupied France. For their mission – as well as the overall invasion – secrecy was of the…

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day
World War II

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day

It's easy now to think of Operation Overlord as fated, like it was the armies of Middle Earth hitting Mordor. The good guys would attack, they would win, and the war would end. But it actually fell to a cadre of hundreds of officers to make it happ…

A beach scene featuring two large metal anti-tank obstacles, known as Czech hedgehogs, partially embedded in the pebbled shore and shallow water. A soldier in uniform stands near the water's edge, looking out towards the sea. The sky is clear, and the sea is calm.
Army

5 things that surprised the German army on D-Day

Believe it or not, the Germans were not surprised that the Allies were ready to invade Fortress Europe as a means of bringing World War II to an end. As a matter of fact, in much of Europe, the Nazis were ready for whatever the Allied troops were go…

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day
World War II

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day

It's no surprise that heroes emerged from D-Day,  the largest amphibious assault in history. What is surprising is that three of the four recipients of Medal of Honor for that day came from one division. The Army's 1st Infantry Division was sent…

One man dumped most of the combat footage of D-Day into the English Channel
World War II

One man dumped most of the combat footage of D-Day into the English Channel

The Office of Strategic Services and the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force were all set to painstakingly document every aspect of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. And yet, the little footage that survives comes from the work…

A military police officer stands next to a large roadside sign that reads "RED BALL HIGHWAY" with a cartoon truck and a character pointing to a tonnage target scale. The sign encourages, "STAY ON THE BALL KEEP 'EM ROLLING!" The tonnage target scale ranges from 1,000 to 20,000 tons, with an arrow pointing at 11,000 tons. The scene appears to be in a village or small town with buildings and a dirt road.
World War II

‘The Red Ball Express’ kept the Allies supplied and armed after the D-Day breakout

A chaotic battle scene on the deck of a wooden pirate ship, featuring pirates and sailors engaged in close combat. The central figure is a pirate in a red coat and black hat wielding a sword, fighting a man in white clothing holding a pistol. Around them, other men are fighting with swords, pistols, and knives amidst smoke and scattered debris. The ship's mast and rigging are visible, and a pirate flag with a skull and crossbones flies in the background. The scene is intense and dynamic, capturing the violence and turmoil of a pirate skirmish.
Navy

The crazy way the Royal Navy killed Blackbeard the pirate

Silver U.S. Air Force fighter jet with the tail number 24234 and designation FH-234, flying in the sky. The aircraft is heavily armed with multiple bombs and missiles attached under its wings. The background shows a clear sky with some land visible far below.
Vietnam War

Why the F-105 wasn’t as effective in Vietnam as it should have been

A rocket is launching vertically, surrounded by a large cloud of smoke and flames at its base against a clear blue sky. The rocket has a dark nose cone and a metallic body.
Cold War

This was Russia’s plan to defeat NATO in the first week of World War III

5 other WWII battles that kicked off the war in the Pacific
World War II

5 other WWII battles that kicked off the war in the Pacific

When the Japanese attacked the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, they did so in a coordinated effort that spanned across the Pacific. Hav…

iraq war bayonet charge
Iraq War

British troops launched a ‘proper angry’ bayonet charge during the Iraq War

It was the first time since the Falklands War.

Seven military fighter jets flying in formation above a layer of clouds with a clear blue sky and distant mountains in the background.
Movies and TV

5 of the best Top Gun references in other movies and shows