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Hall of Fame test pilot Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Bob’ Cardenas passes away at 102
Military Life

Hall of Fame test pilot Brig. Gen. Robert ‘Bob’ Cardenas passes away at 102

By Miguel Ortiz

A stone medieval tower ruin with crenellations on top, surrounded by low stone walls and grassy terrain. The site appears to be an archaeological area with excavated sections and informational plaques. In the background, there are trees, a few buildings, and a road leading into a small town.
Entertainment

This is how a band of tribes united to form the Scythian Empire

By Ruddy Cano

A black and white photo showing a soldier in uniform and a beret standing next to a large artillery cannon with wooden-spoked wheels. The soldier appears to be inspecting or preparing the cannon, which is positioned on rough, uneven ground with a stone wall in the background. The scene has a historical wartime atmosphere.
Technology

Here’s how a longbow was instrumental in WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

A soldier lying prone on the ground aiming a scoped rifle, using sandbags for support. The soldier is wearing a beret and military uniform. Another soldier is partially visible in the background. The setting appears outdoors with some vegetation in the distance.
World War II

Allied WWII snipers in 13 extraordinary photographs

Photographical journey through the Allied snipers of World War II. Most are British and, or Canadian Snipers using the British Lee Enfield. The first photograph shows a sniper demonstrating his camouflage (note: German Waffen-SS Camo Pat…

By Team Mighty

This Marine vet acted quickly when a terrorist attacked Ohio State students
Marine Corps

This Marine vet acted quickly when a terrorist attacked Ohio State students

Bobby Fair had seen his share of danger while serving as a U.S. Marine. The former infantryman who also served on AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles, though, never imagined that his warrior training would come in handy at college. When…

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why troops love playing fantasy games while deployed
History

Why troops love playing fantasy games while deployed

Troops really do come from all walks of life. While the military has plenty of the jocks and popular kids, the nerdy kids also raised their right hand. But you're a few months into a deployment now and everyone's looking for something new to do.

By Eric Milzarski

Exclusive interview with Project Blue Book: Hidden Mysteries writer and best-selling author Steven-Elliot Altman
Gaming

Exclusive interview with Project Blue Book: Hidden Mysteries writer and best-selling author Steven-Elliot Altman

By Ruddy Cano

Top reasons not to wear contact lenses in the field
History

Top reasons not to wear contact lenses in the field

By Ruddy Cano

A woman with blonde hair wearing a black vest and a gray turtleneck is smiling and talking to a man in military camouflage uniform with a beige scarf. They are standing indoors near a display board covered with various photographs and documents. Other people are partially visible in the background.
Military News

Gold Star families are on the frontlines in Ukraine … here’s how to help them

By Miguel Ortiz

The image shows the bow of a sunken wooden ship underwater. The ship's name, "INSURANCE," is visible in large, weathered letters on the hull. The wood appears aged and covered with marine growth, including several sea anemones attached to the surface. The underwater environment is dark, with the ship resting on the ocean floor.
Navy

Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance found off Antarctica after over 100 years

By Miguel Ortiz

This Navy veteran turned chef is serving thousands of meals to Ukrainian refugees
Navy

This Navy veteran turned chef is serving thousands of meals to Ukrainian refugees

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of Union soldiers on horseback, led by a central figure in a dark uniform and wide-brimmed hat, is depicted in a forested setting with a smoky, glowing background. The soldiers carry American flags, and several men on foot around them are cheering and raising their hats. The scene evokes a moment of military leadership and morale during the American Civil War.
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Lincoln signs Ulysses S. Grants commission

By Team Mighty

Three men in colonial-era clothing are playing musical instruments, with two drummers on the left and a fife player on the right. The man on the far right wears a blue coat and a headband with a red stripe, holding a fife to his mouth. The two drummers, one older with white hair and one younger, are playing large wooden drums. In the background, soldiers are raising their fists and rifles, with an American flag visible behind them. The scene has a smoky, battle-like atmosphere.
Military News

This is what inspired the patriotic Yankee Doodle song

By Ruddy Cano

A person in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform is holding a book with an orange cover featuring an illustration of Harry Potter. The book title and text are in Arabic script. The person is wearing a gold ring on their left hand.
Humor

If military branches were Harry Potter houses

By Brittany Sulc

energy plant fueled by nuclear warheads
Weapons

Russian nuclear warheads provided electricity for the US for 20 years

By Team Mighty

A bearded man dressed in black religious attire with a large pendant necklace is seated at a wooden desk. Three men in military uniforms stand on the opposite side of the desk. One wears a blue air force uniform, another a brown army uniform with medals, and the third a dark navy uniform with gold stripes on the sleeves. The setting appears to be an office with a window and red curtains in the background. Various items, including a document, a pen, and a small decorative object, are on the desk.
World War II

That time a Greek Priest Saved Over 27,000 from the Concentration Camps

By Alec Emmert

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a training exercise on a dry, grassy field near a military vehicle with an open door. One soldier is lifting the other from behind. The text above reads "World champs everywhere" with an American flag and eagle emoji. The TikTok username @militarytiktokmoments is visible at the bottom right.
Entertainment

These are the best military TikToks for the week

By Jessica Evans

Two ironclad warships are engaged in battle on a calm body of water, surrounded by thick smoke and clouds of cannon fire. Both ships display American flags, with one ship on the left emitting dark smoke from its smokestack and the other on the right firing a cannon. In the background, traditional sailing ships are partially visible through the smoke. The scene is set under a cloudy sky.
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Battle of the Ironclads

By Team Mighty

Digital holographic projection of a modern armored military vehicle with tracks, mounted weaponry, and antennas, displayed in glowing blue lines against a black background.
Military News

These 5 companies are competing to replace the M2 Bradley

By Miguel Ortiz

Watch the F-35 score its first air-to-air kills
Air Force

Watch the F-35 score its first air-to-air kills

By Miguel Ortiz