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A sepia-toned drawing depicts a group of soldiers in Civil War-era uniforms engaged in a battle. One soldier is kneeling and firing a rifle with a visible muzzle flash, while others stand behind him aiming their rifles. In the background, more soldiers are lined up, some firing and others observing. The scene captures the intensity of a battlefield with smoke and action.
Civil War

This is why the Sharps rifle was the deadliest weapon of the Civil War

By Ruddy Cano

10 crops to grow in your yard incase of the apocalypse
Outdoors

10 crops to grow in your yard incase of the apocalypse

By Ruddy Cano

Left side: Soldiers in military gear stand guard near a large crowd of people sitting on the ground at dusk, with mountains visible in the background. Right side: A crowded interior of a military aircraft filled with men, women, and children seated closely together, with an American flag hanging inside.
Afghanistan War

Save Our Allies reminds us the war in Afghanistan is far from over

By Jessica Manfre

In a military exercise, try not to really shoot anyone
Navy

In a military exercise, try not to really shoot anyone

By Logan Nye

ugly battleship
Ships

5 of the ugliest battleships ever floated

Some warships bring the hurt to the enemy and look good while doing it. Take Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, for example: They pack a huge punch inside a powerful, refined exterior. Or look to the Iowa-class battleship, whose long car…

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is how the British planned to shut down air bases in World War III
Weapons

This is how the British planned to shut down air bases in World War III

The Tomahawk strike on Shayrat Air Base in western Syria was pretty potent – after all, 59 of the missiles hit the place. But the base still had aircra…

By Harold C. Hutchison

A group of soldiers in military uniforms and helmets are working together to lift and assemble a large metal frame structure on a gravel surface. In the foreground, there is a tan container with "USAF LANS007" written on it. The background shows more metal poles and a concrete wall. The sky is overcast or hazy.
Military Culture

23 ridiculously long military acronyms (and what they mean)

The military is notorious for using acronyms and abbreviations, and here are 23 of them that approach YGTBSM status:

By Mike Dowling

Left side: Black and white portrait of a young man with short, dark hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Right side: Black and white portrait of a young woman with short, dark hair styled in a bob, wearing a necklace, looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression.
History

Today in military history: Nazi resistance leaders arrested by Gestapo

By Team Mighty

Watch UFC fighters get stomped by Marine Corps martial arts experts
Sports

Watch UFC fighters get stomped by Marine Corps martial arts experts

Have you ever wondered how the toughest competitors in the Ultimate Fighting Championship would stack up against the military? Well, you can stop wondering. A YouTube video called "UFC Fighters Experience Marine Corps Martial Arts" give…

By Logan Nye

A military helicopter is hovering in front of a large white building with classical columns and a balcony railing, resembling the White House. The helicopter is dark-colored and appears to be in mid-flight.
History

Today in military history: Disgruntled soldier buzzes White House

By Team Mighty

A soldier in full camouflage uniform and helmet is walking across a dry, sparsely vegetated field. The soldier is carrying a large rifle with a scope and bipod, wearing sunglasses, and has various tactical gear attached to the uniform. The background is blurred, showing more of the arid landscape.
Weapons

A new machine gun is coming but the Army is keeping the M240 around for a while

By Miguel Ortiz

These are the 6 wars the Chinese think they’ll fight in the next 50 years
Military News

These are the 6 wars the Chinese think they’ll fight in the next 50 years

In 2013, the China News Service, the second largest state-run media outlet in the People's Republic of China (PRC), published a piece in its Chinese language service with all the promise of a less-than-peac…

By Blake Stilwell

A group of children wearing white T-shirts and athletic shoes are on a green sports field. One boy is running toward a man in a gray T-shirt and red shorts who is crouched down with his arms out, ready to catch or block the boy. Other children stand in line watching. The scene appears to be a football training or practice session.
Sports

NFL star Rob Gronkowski’s military mission is not about getting good insurance rates

By Team Mighty

A man wearing a black cap with yellow "WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM" text, glasses, a maroon face mask with a yellow circular logo, and a maroon jacket with a small yellow "WASHINGTON" text on the chest. He is adjusting his face mask with his right hand. The background is blurred with green and blue tones.
Sports

Ron Rivera was guided in life by his career Army father, in football by John Madden

By Team Mighty

A group of men in military uniforms are sitting on the ground in a jungle or forested area. They appear to be prisoners, with their hands tied behind their backs. The men look weary and are closely positioned next to each other. The image is black and white, suggesting it is historical.
History

Today in military history: US recaptures Bataan Peninsula

By Team Mighty

A large group of uniformed military personnel marching in formation, dressed in dark blue uniforms with matching caps, white gloves, and white belts. They are holding rifles with bayonets attached, lifting their right legs in unison as part of the march. The background shows a building with windows and a metal fence.
Military News

The RAF is challenging Space Force with their own Star Trek-looking uniforms

By Miguel Ortiz

A blue, white, and red locomotive is pulling a flatbed railcar carrying large industrial equipment with yellow supports and white cylindrical components, set against a partly cloudy sky and dry, grassy terrain.
Technology

Check out the Navy’s powerful nuclear security train car

By Team Mighty

This Vietnam-era aircraft carrier disaster forever changed the way US sailors learn damage control
Vietnam War

This Vietnam-era aircraft carrier disaster forever changed the way US sailors learn damage control

By Orvelin Valle

A partially submerged, heavily damaged shipwreck is surrounded by several boats and men standing on the vessels. The shipwreck's metal structure is bent and broken, with parts of it sticking out of the water. The scene appears to be in a harbor or dock area with other ships and cranes visible in the background. The image is in black and white.
History

Today in military history: USS Maine explosion launches Spanish-American War

By Team Mighty

A white marble memorial plaque with inscriptions in German and Hebrew, listing names of individuals. The plaque features the emblem of Israel at the top center and the Olympic rings symbol at the bottom center. Small stones are placed on top of the plaque, and it is mounted on a metal stand surrounded by green plants.
Heroes

Israeli wrestlers were the heroes of the 1972 Munich Massacre

By Team Mighty