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A collage featuring three images: on the left, a German Shepherd dog wearing a black harness sitting on a paved surface with its tongue out; in the center, a close-up of the same dog with text above it reading "No Ordinary Dog" and "My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid" with a SEAL Team insignia; on the right, a man in military camouflage gear kneeling beside the same German Shepherd dog outdoors.
Special Operations

The untold story of the Navy SEAL and canine hero who caught Bin Laden

In 2008, Navy SEAL Will Chesney was introduced to the SEAL canine program, a team of four-footed recruits tasked with saving soldiers' lives. What Chesney did not realize at that moment was that his canine partner, Cairo, would become instrumental …

A young girl wearing a blue shirt and a large camouflage backpack is closely examining a device while a man in a camouflage uniform with a black wristwatch points at it, guiding her. They are outdoors with trees in the background.
Family

4 gifts the military gives children

It isn't an easy life to live, being a military child. And while there's plenty of articles and entire organizations dedicated to making that life better or making up for all the hardships, there are plenty of silver linings too. Military f…

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Movies and TV

Before Harry Humphries succeeded in Hollywood, he was a Navy SEAL

"All warriors have a mutual respect for one another."

A World War II-era tank with a large white star on its turret is parked in front of a historic building with ornate architectural details and multiple windows. Four soldiers in helmets and military gear are seated on the tank. To the right of the tank is a statue of a man in historical attire standing on a pedestal. The building behind shows signs of damage, with broken windows and some roof damage. The scene appears to be in a European town square.
World War II

This World War II-era Black tank commander was a real-life ‘Black Panther’

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History

These 10 trailblazers are behind the 19th Amendment

November 2020 is coming in fast, and we're likely to see a similar pattern in voting turnout as seen in previous elections; of all eligible voters, females turnout in higher proportions than men. This trend has held steady since the 80s, helping th…

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Coast Guard

How coasties saved an entire village in 1919 during the Spanish Flu

Alaska is still considered the last frontier, even in today's modern times. The unforgiving and extreme weather coupled with the rough terrain makes it a challenging place to live. One hundred years ago - during the Spanish Flu - it was even more d…

An elderly woman in a naval officer uniform is raising her right hand, likely taking an oath, while a man in a gray suit opposite her also raises his right hand and holds a paper. Another man in a dark suit with a striped tie stands to the left, observing the scene. The setting appears to be an official room with a white door and bookshelves in the background.
Navy

The Navy initially denied Grace Hopper’s enlistment. Then she revolutionized computers.

Grace Hopper, WAVE mathematician, assigned to Harvard University to work on the computation project with a Mark I computer, was instrumental in ushering in the computer age. Hopper went on to become a Rear Admiral, held a Ph.D. from Yale, and tried …

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Afghanistan War

An Oklahoma Congressman tried taking a rogue helicopter mission

Richard Nixon sitting at a desk with a stack of black binders behind him, holding papers in his hands, with two microphones in front of him. The background includes blue curtains, the presidential seal on a stand, and flags.
History

46 years later: Reviewing the timeline of the Watergate Scandal

This week in 1974, the country saw both the Watergate scandal come to an end and Richard Nixon's presidency come to a close. The scandal that began on June 17, 1972, took two long years to unfold. In the end, the sitting President was impeached and…

Researchers are using a medieval remedy to treat battlefield wounds
History

Researchers are using a medieval remedy to treat battlefield wounds

Cold War

This is the Russian soldier who likely avoided a nuclear war

Watch this EOD badass dismantle an IED with a pickaxe and pliers
Tactical

Watch this EOD badass dismantle an IED with a pickaxe and pliers

We're spending a lot of time on the internet these days watching plenty of useless information -- cat videos, TikToks, Tiger King all the Netflix in the land. Finally, here's something useful, with a heart-stopping, compelling element: an EOD bada…

Four simple tactics to build massive grip strength
Fitness

Four simple tactics to build massive grip strength

If you struggle with exercises like pull-ups or the deadlift, chances are your legs and back aren't to blame. It's your weak-ass grip. Have you ever used wrist straps while deadlifting or doing a back exercise? If you have, then you …

A black and tan dog wearing a prosthetic leg on its rear left side and a medal around its neck is shown on the left. The dog is sitting on a paved surface with its mouth open, appearing happy. On the right, there is a close-up of a bronze medal with a green and red ribbon. The medal is inscribed with the words "For Gallantry WE ALSO SERVE" and features a decorative border and a crown at the top.
World War II

This British war medal is only awarded to animals

Three pairs of cowboy boots with exotic leather patterns are arranged side by side on a wooden surface. The left pair features a light brown textured leather with dark brown and red embroidered shafts. The middle pair is dark brown with a crocodile-like texture and white and gray embroidered shafts. The right pair has a bright orange crocodile pattern on the foot with dark brown shafts featuring intricate white stitching. A matching brown leather belt with a textured pattern lies in front of the boots.
Military News

Bringing these boots into the United States will land you in hot water

The 5 most commonly cast military movie roles
Movies and TV

The 5 most commonly cast military movie roles

It's easy to laugh at Hollywood when filmmakers use a basic blueprint to create one-dimensional "war hero" characters who are clearly clobbered together using stereotypes. But that got us thinking: What if Hollywood sees something in our military…

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD
Mental Health

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 11-20% of veterans are diagnosed with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in a given year. More and more veterans seek treatment for PTSD in order to learn how to address their symptoms, improv…

A large brick and concrete sign with white spherical caps on two pillars. The sign reads "United States Army Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk" in black letters. It features several military insignias, including an Airborne patch on the left pillar and other unit emblems below the main text. The sign is set on a grassy area with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Military Life

4 reasons Fort Polk is paradise on earth or… pick your own expletive

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids
Veterans

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids

Perry Yee knew there was a way he could help his fellow veterans but wasn't sure how. There are plenty of charities and programs out there that claim to help veterans with issues like PTSD, anxiety, loneliness and isolation, and the sometimes diffi…

This is how ‘trial by combat’ is totally legal in New York State
Entertainment

This is how ‘trial by combat’ is totally legal in New York State

In August 2015, Staten Island attorney Richard A. Luthmann motioned a New York State court to allow "Game of Thrones" style trial by combat to decide one of his cases. During a lawsuit, Luthmann