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Some artillery pieces become very famous. Some of the most notable are the French 75 of World War I, or the Napoleons used during the Civil Wa…

In a March 2019 executive order, President Trump made a clear avenue for U.S. military veterans to transition into the Merchant Marine after their military service ends. This is a great thing for the men and women of the U.S. military who want to co…

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was looking for transports. They needed these transports to support their numerous airborne divisions. By the Cold War's end, the Soviets had six airborne divisions but historically, they had

Throughout military history, it was common for generals to only know of each other by reputation or by the deeds of their troops. But when lines are drawn, ideologies change, and another war is fought for another reason, you may find your…

The Vietnam War was long and arduous. It cost the United States a total of 58,220 troops, with 40,934 of them killed in action. The overall number of wounded sits at 304,000. These staggering numbers gave the military time to reflect on how effectiv…

If you've seen Full Metal Jacket, then you likely agree that Gunny Hartman was the breakout character of the film. That over-the-top, engrossing performance launched the career of R. Lee Ermey — even though his character met an arguably-…