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Why Tropic Thunder is still the best military comedy of all time
History

Why Tropic Thunder is still the best military comedy of all time

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tan boots are practicing combat knife techniques outdoors on a gravel surface. They are in a forward stance, holding knives in one hand and making defensive or striking motions. The sky is clear with some clouds, and there is an instructor standing on a platform to the right, overseeing the training.
Weapons

This is the most revered dagger in military history

This is why golf courses are important to military installations
Entertainment

This is why golf courses are important to military installations

Golf is a fun and relaxing sport that's excellent for relieving stress. Nothing's quite like aimlessly swinging your club, hoping to hit the caddy cart on the driving range. It makes for a fantastic pastime to bond over while you and your guys get…

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history
Marine Corps

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history

Lewis "Chesty" Puller (1898-1971), was a 37-year veteran of the USMC, ascended to the rank of Lieutenant General, and is the most decorated Marine in the history of the Corps. He served in: WWII, Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Korean War. The concrete …

Delta flew WWII vets to Normandy for the D-Day anniversary on historic flight
World War II

Delta flew WWII vets to Normandy for the D-Day anniversary on historic flight

The Lake City Army Ammo Plant is making its first new round in 65 years
Army

The Lake City Army Ammo Plant is making its first new round in 65 years

The Royal Australian Air Force covered the ‘Top Gun Anthem’ and killed it
Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force covered the ‘Top Gun Anthem’ and killed it

How to request your absentee ballot by the Aug. 1 deadline
Veterans Benefits

How to request your absentee ballot by the Aug. 1 deadline

Two men in camouflage military uniforms are emerging from the water, holding hands. The water splashes around their legs as they move forward. In the background, a third person is partially visible in the water. The scene appears to be outdoors with natural lighting.
Survival

What to expect from Marine Corps cold weather training ops

Hands in camouflage sleeves are wrapping a white bandage around the lower leg of a person wearing camouflage pants and tan military boots, with dry leaves and grass on the ground.
Technology

How synthetic cotton saves lives on the modern battlefield

A close-up of an astronaut wearing a space helmet and suit inside a spacecraft, with various control panels and equipment visible in the background. The astronaut's face is partially illuminated, showing a focused expression.
History

How enemy scientists made it possible for the US to win the space race

The Army reactivated the 11th Airborne Division to focus on Arctic warfare
Air Force

The Army reactivated the 11th Airborne Division to focus on Arctic warfare

Inaugural FORCECON event showcases all branches’ gaming skills
Coast Guard

Inaugural FORCECON event showcases all branches’ gaming skills

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are standing and shaking hands beside a tan military vehicle in a desert environment. A clothesline with various pieces of clothing is strung between the vehicle and an unseen point. The sky is clear and blue.
Army

Top 5 necessities to keep on hand when traveling for deployment

Watch out for VA closing costs
Entertainment

Watch out for VA closing costs

A large, towering cumulonimbus cloud with a distinct anvil-shaped top spreads across the sky, illuminated by soft sunlight. The cloud's base is dense and dark, while the upper portions are bright white and fluffy, set against a blue sky with some smaller clouds near the horizon.
World War II

These are the clean cut differences between an atomic and hydrogen bomb

Aerial black and white photograph showing a heavily cratered battlefield with numerous bomb or artillery impact holes scattered across the landscape. Trenches and defensive earthworks are visible, forming angular and linear patterns, with some areas showing more concentrated damage. The terrain appears rough and scarred, with some vegetation or trees visible on the right side of the image.
World War II

How one commander tried to get his men to leak D-Day plans

British Lt. Col. Terence Otway and his men were to be charged with assaulting the Merville battery on June 6, 1944, at the height of the D-Day invasions of occupied France. For their mission – as well as the overall invasion – secrecy was of the…

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day
World War II

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day

It's easy now to think of Operation Overlord as fated, like it was the armies of Middle Earth hitting Mordor. The good guys would attack, they would win, and the war would end. But it actually fell to a cadre of hundreds of officers to make it happ…

A beach scene featuring two large metal anti-tank obstacles, known as Czech hedgehogs, partially embedded in the pebbled shore and shallow water. A soldier in uniform stands near the water's edge, looking out towards the sea. The sky is clear, and the sea is calm.
World War II

5 things that surprised the German army on D-Day

Believe it or not, the Germans were not surprised that the Allies were ready to invade Fortress Europe as a means of bringing World War II to an end. As a matter of fact, in much of Europe, the Nazis were ready for whatever the Allied troops were go…

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day
World War II

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day

It's no surprise that heroes emerged from D-Day,  the largest amphibious assault in history. What is surprising is that three of the four recipients of Medal of Honor for that day came from one division. The Army's 1st Infantry Division was sent…