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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

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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

Operation Starlite
Technology

Today in military history: Marines tested in Operation Starlite

On Aug. 18, 1965, 5,500 Devil Dogs launched Operation Starlite, the first major U.S. ground battle of the Vietnam War.

By Team Mighty

Acid
Entertainment

The CIA once hired prostitutes to test LSD on unsuspecting civilians

It's no secret by now that the U.S. government used to really love testing LSD on people. What civilians used to get better at dancing (or at least care less about how bad they danced), the CIA reportedly wanted to use to brainwash, disable and hyp…

By Blake Stilwell

Soldiers are advancing on foot alongside a tank moving through a wooded area with scattered trees and underbrush. The scene appears to be from a historical military operation, with the soldiers in combat posture and the tank providing armored support.
Army

This is why the 1961 Bay of Pigs operation in Cuba failed

By Ruddy Cano

Four Aztec warriors are depicted standing in profile, each holding a spear and wearing distinctively decorated round shields and feathered headdresses. Their attire includes colorful skirts with tassels and sandals. The warriors' bodies are painted in different colors: red, white, green, and yellow. Each warrior has a unique shield design and headdress, with some featuring intricate patterns and feathers. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed costumes and weapons. Handwritten text in a script resembling Nahuatl accompanies each figure.
History

This is why Aztecs deliberately did not kill the enemy

By Ruddy Cano

A group of clone troopers in white armor with red markings, standing in formation and holding rifles, set against an orange sky with a large starship hovering in the background.
Entertainment

The best prequel Star Wars vehicle for each branch of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

A large, tracked military tank with a turret and a long barrel is positioned on muddy ground in an open field. Five soldiers wearing berets and military uniforms are either sitting on or standing around the tank. The tank has a rectangular body with wide tracks and visible suspension wheels. The background shows a flat landscape with some fencing and distant hills. The tank has markings including the number "40" and the letters "PL" on the front.
World War II

Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

dirty harry
Weapons

When ‘Dirty Harry’ rescued real-life hostages

By Jim Fletcher

Buffalo Soldier
Weapons

Who the original Buffalo Soldiers were and how they got their nickname

By Team Mighty

lincoln
Entertainment

Skinny dipping and more weird hobbies from these 10 presidents of the past

By Bethaney Phillips

Mine Clearer
World War II

The Germans tried to use an armored tractor as a mine clearer

By Miguel Ortiz

A long, straight road stretches into the distance through a desert town with scattered buildings and palm trees. Vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, travel along the road. On the right side, there is a prominent Best Western hotel sign. The landscape features dry hills and mountains under a clear sky.
Entertainment

If you love staying inside, these 4 duty stations are for you

By Jessica Evans

missile
Technology

China has been building multistage ballistic missiles for centuries

By Team Mighty

aunt jemima
World War II

The CIA’s precursor agency enlisted Aunt Jemima to fight the Japanese in WWII

By Team Mighty

food as a weapon
Weapons

5 times using food as a weapon helped turn the tide of a battle

Pancakes, potatoes, and cheese: not just for breakfast.

By Team Mighty

Xian H-6K bomber
Air Force

China’s huge anti-ship missile has to be launched from a aircraft sling

By Team Mighty

heavy tank
World War II

America’s first true heavy tank was bristling with firepower

By Miguel Ortiz

Four soldiers dressed in white winter camouflage and fur hats are positioned in a snowy trench. One soldier is aiming a machine gun mounted on a tripod, while the others are closely gathered around him, partially obscured by snow-covered earth and trees. The scene appears cold and tense, set in a forested area during winter.
World War II

This is how Hitler launched an assault on Christmas itself

By Ruddy Cano