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The first American woman to lead a military operation in the Civil War was Harriet Tubman
Civil War

The first American woman to lead a military operation in the Civil War was Harriet Tubman

The first woman to lead a military op might not meet your stereotype. Instead, envision the Civil War, and a woman who has been working as a spy for the Union Army. She has been gathering valuable information to help the Union turn the tide in the w…

This backwards looking tank was actually very effective
World War II

This backwards looking tank was actually very effective

At first sight, the Valentine Archer isn't a terribly odd looking vehicle. The fighting compartment and gun appear to be at the rear with the barrel extending over the front deck; but they're not. In fact, the fighting compartment is at the front …

top gun
Navy

This historic battle inspired the final dogfight in the original ‘Top Gun’

f-16s
Air Force

The Air Force hired privately-owned F-16s to train its 5th-generation pilots

The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history
World War II

The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history

Although its opening has been delayed due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, houses historic Army artifacts like an M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle from the 2003 Inv…

5 military parenting hacks civilians need
Family & MilSpouse

5 military parenting hacks civilians need

We all know military kids have grit. They are resilient. Gone are the days when t…

Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders
World War II

Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders

On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked and 2403 people lost their lives. America mourned, but she also planned and united in her commitment to retaliate. The Japanese had attacked hoping to force her hand in lifting sanctions.…

kabul
Military News

The US plan to return $3.5 billion to the Afghan people by circumventing the Taliban

pringles
Veterans Benefits

Why we can thank the U.S. Army for Pringles

Secret Service agents
Veterans Benefits

How the Secret Service came to existence

Toyota
Army

That time Toyota built its own Humvee

Four people standing closely together outside a building with stone walls and glass doors. From left to right: a man in a black t-shirt and black pants, a woman in a navy blue lace dress and sunglasses, a man with a beard wearing a blue and red plaid shirt with jeans and sneakers, and a man with a beard wearing a red plaid shirt over a green t-shirt with gray checkered pants and red shoes. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying each other's company.
Army

Through celebrating the life of a sister and comrade, Army vets begin to heal

Bombing of Berlin
World War II

The first British air raid on Berlin was perfectly timed

get rich in the military
Finance

How to get rich in the military

Mornings at Laughlin Air Force Base
Base Guides

The complete base guide to Laughlin Air Force Base

sdsu alumni
Military Life

The first game at Snapdragon Stadium included a flyover by this Marine alumni

prince charles
Navy

King Charles III is a qualified sailor, pilot, parachutist and commando

motivation
Resources

WATCH: 10 military habits to change your life

Jimi Hendrix music
Entertainment

3 songs guaranteed to be included in Vietnam-era war games

During the Vietnam War, music reflected the people's support, disappointment and mounting criticism.

An elderly man wearing a tan military-style jacket with patches and the name "Jim 'Pee Wee' Martin" embroidered on it, a blue tie, and a black cap with "101st Airborne Screaming Eagles" and an eagle emblem. He is touching the brim of his cap with his right hand. The background shows a vast, green landscape under a cloudy sky, with a colorful graffiti-covered surface in the foreground.
World War II

WWII 101st Airborne veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin dies at 101