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A U.S. Air Force bomber aircraft is shown mid-flight releasing multiple bombs in a staggered pattern against a cloudy sky. The plane is white with a visible tail number "70162" and the U.S. Air Force insignia on the fuselage.
Vietnam War

The Air Force used a ‘Dog Doo’ transmitter in Vietnam

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Navy

The 8 demonstration aircraft flown by the legendary Blue Angels

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Military Life

Here’s how much the Army would have owed Captain America in back pay

In the comics, he was offered "almost a million," which... c'mon.

A black and white photo of a naval destroyer ship moving through the water, creating a wake along its side. The ship has a tall mast with antennas and flags, a single smokestack, and multiple gun turrets along the deck. The number "173" is visible on the bow. The background shows a faint outline of land across the water.
Navy

The original ‘Philadelphia Experiment’ was about a US Navy cloaking device

These are some of the most amazing homemade tanks ever
Tanks

These are some of the most amazing homemade tanks ever

When you think about tanks, images of the German Tiger, the American M1 Abrams, or the Russian T-72 come to mind. But tanks can be homemade, Mad Max affairs as well. And while they may not be packing the firepower of an Abrams, they can s…

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World War I

The 6 ways troops tried to counter tanks when they first appeared

The very first tanks in combat rolled across the plains of Europe on Sep. 15, 1916, at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. Allied tank power only grew from there. Since the Germans most commonly found themselves on the receiving end of tank warfare, t…

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Marine Corps

This is how modern submarines do not run out of oxygen while submerged

Five men in military uniforms from the Civil War era are posed indoors. Four are standing, and one is seated on a chair in the center. The men wear double-breasted coats with shoulder straps and kepi hats. One man on the far left has a crutch leaning against a chair beside him. The man on the far right holds a sword and stands with a slight lean. The setting includes a patterned carpet and an ornate chair.
Civil War

This Civil War general might be the most interesting man of the 19th century

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World War II

New novel brings WWII WASPs to classrooms

A black and white photo of an early aircraft carrier at sea, showing a flat flight deck with a large superstructure and mast on the left side. Smoke is coming from the funnel, and the ship is surrounded by calm water. The design appears to be from the early 20th century, with a relatively simple and utilitarian structure.
World War II

The Navy converted side-wheel paddle steamers into WWII aircraft carriers

A large warehouse filled with numerous stacked mailbags on both sides of a central aisle. Several men, some in uniform and others in suits, are standing or walking among the mailbags. The space is supported by wooden beams and lit by overhead lights, creating a busy and organized atmosphere. The image appears to be historical, likely from the early 20th century.
World War I

Here’s how the USPS delivered 12 million letters a week during WWI

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Military Life

This Marine pilot is set to be the first Native American woman in space

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Veterans Benefits

Watch this 1943 news reel informing Americans of the liberation of Sicily

How French special forces rescued the holiest site in Islam
History

How French special forces rescued the holiest site in Islam

It may surprise the younger counterterrorism buffs out there to know that France maintains one of the oldest and most experienced counterterror units in the world, the Group D'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale. If you don't speak French, al…

The left side shows a military aircraft interior with multiple flag-draped coffins lined up, attended by soldiers in uniform. The right side features a group selfie with a soldier wearing sunglasses and tactical gear, smiling alongside several civilians, including children and men wearing blue caps, against a plain wall.
Marine Corps

‘Was it worth it?’ One year out of Afghanistan, a Marine reflects on service

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Aviation

4 Reasons why the first-ever jet fighter didn’t make an impact on World War II

The Me 262 was a feat of German engineering and before its time, but it wasn't without its weaknesses, both tactically and logistically.

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Revolutionary War

Snipers may have changed the course of the entire Revolutionary War

A major turning point in the war might have been precipitated by patriot snipers and the orders to kill a British officer.

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History

America’s first authorization for use of military force came in 1801

The first AUMF-style authorization came before the first declared war, allowing President Jefferson to use military force.

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Drones

The Airbus Zephyr completed the longest recorded drone flight during an Army test

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Feature

Top 5 real reasons you joined the military

Here's a hint: nicknames are cool.