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A historic cemetery surrounded by a low stone border, with several upright and flat gravestones. A large informational sign titled "Battle of Kettle Creek" provides historical context. The area is shaded by tall trees with dense green foliage under a partly cloudy sky. Small American flags are placed near some of the gravestones.
Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Patriot victory at Battle of Kettle Creek

14 things milspouses actually want for Valentine’s Day
Family

14 things milspouses actually want for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day has quickly become one of the most commercialized holidays. It doesn't help that we are inundated with red and pink chintzy gifts in stores as soon as the clock strikes 12:01 am on December 26th of each year. All that aside, there …

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Vietnam War

Today in military history: North Vietnam releases US POWs

Silver and dark green vintage military aircraft with a four-blade propeller, star insignia, and the code "G4" on the fuselage, parked on a concrete airstrip under a clear blue sky.
Sports

Meet the pilot flying this year’s first-of-its-kind Super Bowl flyover

Soldiers are loading a wounded person into a medical helicopter marked with a red cross, set in a wooded area. The image is black and white, suggesting a historical wartime scene.
Vietnam War

Today in military history: US sends combat troops to Vietnam

A pair of aviator-style sunglasses with green-tinted lenses and a thin metal frame resting on a rough stone surface, with a blurred waterfront and buildings in the background.
History

This is how sunglasses changed the battlefield and American culture

13 songs on Marcus Luttrell’s mixtape that will make you feel operator AF
Music

13 songs on Marcus Luttrell’s mixtape that will make you feel operator AF

Apple Music asked "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell to put together a list of songs that motivated and in…

A black and white photo showing a naval ship on calm water with large plumes of dark smoke and water splashes in the distance, indicating explosions or shell impacts. The left side of the image includes part of the ship's rigging or mast. The scene suggests a wartime naval battle or bombardment.
History

Today in military history: US secures Guadalcanal

A soldier in full tactical gear is seen through a green night vision or thermal imaging display. The soldier is holding a weapon and appears to be moving through a corridor with columns. The display includes a circular radar or map on the left side and various targeting reticles and data overlays, including the text "ID: DELTA 1-C" at the top left and "MODE AUTO: NIGHT/MV" at the bottom right.
Technology

The Army’s augmented reality goggles are awesome but come with a headache…literally

What is it like fighting alongside Afghan troops?
Afghanistan War

What is it like fighting alongside Afghan troops?

As the war on terrorist groups drags on, it's likely American troops will have to continue to work alongside their Afghan counterparts. Oftentimes, though, American forces are faced with working with local troops that are unwilling to fight agains…

Close-up of a cannabis plant showing green serrated leaves and a flowering bud with white pistils and trichomes, set against a blurred natural background.
History

This is the hazy history of warriors and marijuana before the war on drugs

Chris Pratt will star in new Navy SEAL TV show ‘The Terminal List’
Movies and TV

Chris Pratt will star in new Navy SEAL TV show ‘The Terminal List’

Chris Pratt hasn't been a series regular on television since his breakout role in Parks and Recreation. Since then, he's transformed himself from goofy sidekick to leading man. From Zero Dark Thirty to Guardians of the Galaxy…

Who would win a 1989 dogfight between a Tomcat and an Eagle
Aircraft

Who would win a 1989 dogfight between a Tomcat and an Eagle

Today, when we talk about a dominant plane in air-to-air combat, the conversation starts and ends with the F-22 Raptor. But it wasn't always that way. In the 1980s, the F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle were contenders for the title of biggest air-to-air …

WATCH: Billy Mitchell proves planes could sink battleships
World War I

WATCH: Billy Mitchell proves planes could sink battleships

After World War I, there was a consensus that the airplane had a place in warfare, but the different missions they would be used for was still a matter of debate. Colonel Billy Mitchell, a World War I air commander, believed that control of the air …

That time Guy Gabaldon convinced 1,500 Japanese troops not to fight to the death
World War II

That time Guy Gabaldon convinced 1,500 Japanese troops not to fight to the death

If you've read the book Saipain: Suicide Island, watched the movie Hell to Eternity, or you're a World War II buff, then you may have heard of the heroic actions of Corporal Guy Gabaldon.However,…

This Steeler went to four Super Bowls after being wounded in Vietnam
Vietnam War

This Steeler went to four Super Bowls after being wounded in Vietnam

Rocky Bleier was unique among Americans in the late 1960s. He was drafted – twice. In the same year. First, the Notre Dame running back was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, the college graduate was drafted by the U.S. Army to head to Viet…

Why NFL referees no longer use pistols to call the end of a quarter
Sports

Why NFL referees no longer use pistols to call the end of a quarter

The 10 most legendary pieces of NFL merchandise
Sports

The 10 most legendary pieces of NFL merchandise

A military helicopter in flight with "ARMY" written on its side. The helicopter has a tandem rotor design and is flying over a landscape with mountains and water bodies under a cloudy sky.
History

Today in military history: First US helo shot down in Vietnam

Two people standing on a concrete bridge railing, one wearing a hat and holding a fishing rod extended over the railing, the other reaching out with an arm. The background shows a cloudy sky and some greenery.
Military News

Man and grandson hook two Barrett .50-cal rifles fishing in Florida