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B-52 Stratofortress
Today in Military History

Today in military history: The B-52 BUFF makes its first test flight

By Team Mighty

A person in camouflage military uniform climbing a thick rope against a clear blue sky, with a yellow and black "RANGER" sign attached to the rope.
Special Operations

Best Ranger Competition: annual event returns at Fort Benning

By Bethaney Phillips

A man with a short beard and mustache is wearing a dark jacket over a blue shirt, standing in front of a blue-toned image of a large vehicle, possibly a truck or military vehicle. The background is dark, and the man has a slight smile.
Movies

Falcon and Winter Soldier: Episode 6 brings us home

By Shannon Corbeil

Larry Thorne
Wars

The crazy story of the man who fought for Finland, the Nazis and US Army Special Forces

Larry Thorne enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private in 1954, but he was already a war hero. That's because his real name was Lauri Törni, and he had been fighting the Soviets for much of his adult life. Born in Finland in 1919, Törni e…

By Paul Szoldra

A person wearing a camouflage military uniform is holding a small model of a gray two-story house with white windows and a front porch. An American flag on a small stick is placed on the roof of the house. The background is blurred.
Housing

WATCH: Everything You Need to Know about a VA Loan

By Jessica Evans

fort morgan
Civil War

Today in military history: Siege of Fort Morgan

On Aug. 23, 1864, Fort Morgan fell to Union forces. Mobile Bay fell into the control of the North two weeks before. Fort Morgan held strong.

By Team Mighty

George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’
Revolutionary War

George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

In 2012, Britain's National Army Museum organized a contest asking its patrons which of Britain's historical enemies was their greatest foe? The answer turned out to be the man who, almost through sheer force of will, and despite a lack of trained…

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white photo of two men in suits engaged in a close conversation. The man on the left is holding a cigarette and looking attentively at the man on the right, who is leaning forward with his hand covering his mouth. The background is softly lit with a blurred figure and some plants visible.
Vietnam War

South Vietnam’s former leader ended his career in a liquor store in California

By Team Mighty

How well do you know the A-10 ‘Warthog’?
Fixed Wing

How well do you know the A-10 ‘Warthog’?

It's lethal, it's agile, and it's perfect for what it does, but how well do you know the A-10? Take this quiz to find out: [playbuzz-item url="https://www.playbuzz.com/wearethemighty10/how-well-do-you-know-the-a-10-thunderbolt-aka-war…

By Orvelin Valle

Two black World War II-era fighter planes with white stars and checkered patterns on their tails are attacking a silver Japanese aircraft with red circular markings on its wings and fuselage, causing visible damage and debris in the air. The scene takes place above a body of water under a cloudy sky.
World War II

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

By Team Mighty

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes
Aviation

The explosive way B-52 bombers can be ready to fly in 10 minutes

By Team Mighty

A large commercial building with beige and light brown horizontal stripes, featuring a green letter "R" logo above the entrance. The entrance has glass double doors with a small red awning above. The building number "600" is displayed near the entrance. The surrounding area includes a well-maintained grassy lawn, bushes, and several trees, with a paved driveway curving along the right side. The sky is overcast.
Tactical

Remington Arms returns from bankruptcy and moves to Georgia

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial view of a coastal area with a white L-shaped pier extending into the water. Near the pier, partially submerged in the water, is the rusted and broken remains of a shipwreck. The shoreline has grassy land with scattered palm trees, a few parked cars, and small buildings. The water is calm and blue-green in color.
World War II

A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A medieval manuscript illustration depicts two ancient ships engaged in naval combat. The ship on the left has six men aboard, one of whom is operating a large crossbow-like weapon mounted on the ship. The weapon is firing a stream of fire or flames toward the ship on the right. The ship on the right carries three men and is being hit by the flames. Both ships have oars and are depicted on a blue sea. The illustration includes Greek text above the scene.
History

5 hot facts about ‘Greek fire’

By Rob Laucius

The ‘Prisoner Exchange’ is the coolest Army-Navy tradition no one talks about
Army

The ‘Prisoner Exchange’ is the coolest Army-Navy tradition no one talks about

Imagine a Michigan student spending a semester at Ohio State. Getting sent to a rival school would be intense. Army and Navy have been doing it for decades.

By Blake Stilwell

A colored illustration of a chaotic scene on a wooden ship deck where numerous people, some wearing feathered headbands, are engaged in a violent struggle. Several individuals are wielding large mallets or clubs, smashing large sheets of paper or posters. The background shows rigging and masts of the ship, with smoke or fire visible in the distance. The scene is crowded and dynamic, with people in various poses of action and conflict.
Revolutionary War

The Boston Tea Party and the ungrateful colonists who started it all

By Jessica Manfre

marine erskine
World War II

The Marine who escorted the Unknown Soldier was a hardcore combat veteran

By Team Mighty

trainee
Humor

5 terribly hilarious gifts to scuff up a basic trainee

One of the great mysteries of the civilian world is the need for people to send care packages to new troops going through Basic Training or Boot Camp. It's not only counter-productive (the idea of isolated training is to transition a civ…

By Eric Milzarski

helicopters native american blessing names army
Rotor

Why Army helicopters are named after Native tribes

You might have noticed the trend, but do you know why they do it?

By Harold C. Hutchison

A historical painting depicting a medieval scene with two groups of armored knights and soldiers facing each other. In the center, under a richly decorated tent with Arabic script, several seated figures appear to be leaders or royalty. One knight in white armor with a red cross kneels before the seated figures, possibly presenting or surrendering something. Surrounding them are soldiers holding spears, shields, and banners, with horses visible on the left side. The atmosphere is tense, suggesting a moment of negotiation or parley during a battle or siege. The painting is signed "S. Jahsine 1954 Damascus" in the bottom left corner.
Entertainment

4 lopsided battles lost because of excessive pride

By Team Mighty