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Results are what make a weapons system great, not just technology. In the case of fighter aircraft, it's all about the kills, and with that as the main selection criteria, here's WATM's list of the 18 greatest fighters of all time:

The famed U-2 "Dragon Lady" reconnaissance and spy aircraft is an icon of the Cold War still in service today. It's crewed by some of America's most elite pilots, and even then the fi…

Sometimes it can feel pretty darn easy to forget about the National Guard – especially when the branch doesn't get any traction for high visibility news coverage. But the truth is that the National Guard actually has a long and distinguished hist…

Bob Hope's support for our military was so prolific and enduring that he is one of only two civilians who have received honorary veteran status. In 1997, Congress passed a measure to make Hope an

Soldiers and commanders are usually stuck with whatever equipment the procurement officers and civilian leaders are willing to buy for them, sometimes forcing troops to go into combat with outdated and inferior equipment. But sometimes, t…

A more defined agreement was needed for civil air transport to support the military in emergencies. Now we have the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.

Here are some military things that somehow get you fired in the civilian world that may have you meeting with HR.

The infantry doesn't pull punches. That's part of its job.

Troops always seem to find out last minute that their deployment is about to get extended. Here are a few signs it's about to happen to you.

Something that always stuck out was why the ACUs have the button and zipper locations opposite of civilian attire.

There's one thing that most grunts carry with them that is equally as important and essential — the Rip It! Yes, the freakin' energy drink!

When building a fantasy world, you draw inspiration from the real world for some of the practical details. In "Game of Thrones" (or "A Song of Ice and Fire" to my fellow book readers), almost every tool of death is based off of an actual weapon.…

It's notable that the most decorated enlisted sailor in Navy history isn't a SEAL or anything like that, he was a Boatswains Mate.

While Russia likes to point to the "successes" of its state re-armament program, the fact is that many of the weapons have fallen well short of their touted potential. The T-14 is underfunded and probably overhyped. The Su-57 can't be stealthy an…

Breathe and brace, lift, exhale. That's it, pretty freakin' simple. Why do so many people literally forget how to breathe when lifting heavy?