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Cold War

That time aliens landed in the Soviet Union for a walk in the park

This time, it wasn't a U-2. Or an SR-71.

By Blake Stilwell

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth
Cold War

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

It was the pivotal battle that most historians believe turned the tide against the Nazis for good in World War II, resulting in a cascade of defeats as the Wehrmacht beat its retreat to Germany from the Soviet Eastern Front. But it wasn'…

By Christian Lowe

6 reasons the Vikings were so successful at raiding villages
Weapons

6 reasons the Vikings were so successful at raiding villages

Imagine one day you're sitting along the coast of Northern England, taking a rest from farming in a bog, fishing, or whatever it was ancient villagers did up there back then. Chances are good you had a hard day of farming or catching fish and the e…

By Blake Stilwell

M109A7 Howitzers
Army

The Army bought 40 more M109A7 Howitzers from BAE for $299 million

By Miguel Ortiz

Sky Warden
Army

Special Operations Command selected its new Armed Overwatch plane with a $3 billion contract

By Miguel Ortiz

Joint HAZMAT Training
Technology

Top 3 of the world’s deadliest bioweapons

By Ruddy Cano

VUCA
Resources

Take back control of your life with VUCA

By Jessica Evans

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Army

The best Cold War communist military technology was all stolen from the West

The Sidewinder missile is... *Chef's Kiss*

By Blake Stilwell

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are engaged in conversation outdoors. One soldier, facing the camera, wears a helmet and tactical vest with various gear attached, including a radio and pens. The other soldier, seen from behind, wears a camouflage cap. The background shows leafless trees, suggesting a cold or winter setting.
Entertainment

5 common leadership pitfalls

By Uncle Walkie

HC-130J Combat King at Tyndall Air Force Base
Base Guides

The complete Tyndall Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

Bomber and crew at Whiteman Air Force Base
Base Guides

The complete Whiteman Air Force Base guide

By Jessica Evans

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Movies

5 amazing shows to watch this month from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘The Sandman’

By Shannon Corbeil

A historical painting depicting a group of military officers on horseback leading a parade through a town square. The officers are dressed in 18th-century military uniforms, with some holding flags, including the American flag. The scene is lively, with crowds of people on both sides of the street cheering and waving hats. The background features colonial-style buildings, leafless trees, and a partly cloudy sky with warm light illuminating the scene. Wreaths and flowers are scattered on the ground in front of the procession.
Revolutionary War

How the British Army trolled the colonists after leaving New York

By Team Mighty

A vibrant painting depicting a chaotic scene of a Native American attack on a settler camp. In the foreground, several horses, goats, and chickens are scattered, with a white dog barking. Native American warriors on horseback, some wearing feathered headdresses and wielding weapons, charge from the right side. On the left, settlers are shown in distress, with one man tending to an injured person lying on the ground and others near covered wagons and a wooden building. The background features a mountainous landscape under a colorful sunset sky.
Wars

Comanches renamed a medicine man when his magical prediction failed in combat

By Team Mighty

The tactics that make North Korea’s artillery so annoying
Korean War

The tactics that make North Korea’s artillery so annoying

In the opening hours of the next Korean War, the North could kill upwards of 250,000 people using just conventional artillery, to say nothing of nuclear weapons or ballistic missiles,

By Blake Stilwell

That time a now-famous cadet fought in battle and went back for sophomore year
World War II

That time a now-famous cadet fought in battle and went back for sophomore year

He was one of the top officers in World War II, an expert in submarine and aviation combat, and a veteran of three wars. And Ernest J. King got his start by lobbying for a ship assignment during the Spanish-American War while the rest of his freshme…

By Logan Nye

A finance customer service counter with two men in military uniforms interacting. One man stands on the customer side facing the counter, while the other is behind the counter looking down at paperwork. The counter has two computer monitors and a keyboard, and the background shows an office space with cubicles and a framed picture on the wall. The sign above reads "FINANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Housing

Everything you need to know about the Thrift Savings Plan

By Jessica Evans

Detailed close-up of the full moon showing its surface features, including numerous craters and dark lunar maria against a black background.
Technology

There was once a plan for PCSing to the moon

By Bethaney Phillips

A man in a black jacket with a presidential seal is waving with his right hand. He has light-colored hair and is standing outdoors on a paved surface with blurred greenery in the background. To his right, a woman wearing sunglasses and a dark coat with white cuffs is also waving. Behind them, a man in a green shirt and sunglasses and another person with a camera are visible.
Veterans Benefits

WATCH: 5 awesome moments of US presidents showing respect to troops

By Ruddy Cano

The historic Alamo Mission building made of light-colored stone with a distinctive curved gable facade, set against a backdrop of trees and a tall, ornate building with a flag on top. A Texas state flag is visible on a flagpole near the Alamo, and the sky shows a mix of clouds with a soft pink and blue hue during sunset or sunrise.
History

Top 10 military forts across the US

By Ruddy Cano