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Navy

13 songs on Marcus Luttrell’s mixtape that will make you feel operator AF

Apple Music asked "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell to put together a list of songs that motivated and in…

By Orvelin Valle

Civil War

Armistead was Marquis de Lafayette’s slave. He was also his friend – and a spy.

By Miguel Ortiz

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Today in Military History

Today in military history: US secures Guadalcanal

By Team Mighty

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Army

The Army’s augmented reality goggles are awesome but come with a headache…literally

By Miguel Ortiz

Entertainment

USAA, Lowe’s and the NFL salute service with Military Appreciation Day at Super Bowl Experience

By Miguel Ortiz

Afghanistan War

What is it like fighting alongside Afghan troops?

As the war on terrorist groups drags on, it's likely American troops will have to continue to work alongside their Afghan counterparts. Oftentimes, though, American forces are faced with working with local troops that are unwilling to fight agains…

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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Technology

Chris Pratt will star in new Navy SEAL TV show ‘The Terminal List’

Chris Pratt hasn't been a series regular on television since his breakout role in Parks and Recreation. Since then, he's transformed himself from goofy sidekick to leading man. From Zero Dark Thirty to Guardians of the Galaxy…

By Team Mighty

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World War I

Today in military history: US steamship Tuscania torpedoed by Germany

By Team Mighty

Aviation

Who would win a 1989 dogfight between a Tomcat and an Eagle

Today, when we talk about a dominant plane in air-to-air combat, the conversation starts and ends with the F-22 Raptor. But it wasn't always that way. In the 1980s, the F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle were contenders for the title of biggest air-to-air …

By Harold C. Hutchison

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in close combat on a grassy hill. The soldiers on the left wear dark blue coats with white trousers and black hats, advancing with bayoneted muskets. On the right, soldiers in red coats and tall black bearskin hats defend their position, firing muskets and engaging in hand-to-hand fighting. Smoke and gunfire fill the background, indicating an intense battle.

Today in Military History

Today in military history: Franco-American alliance during Revolution

By Team Mighty

World War II

WATCH: Billy Mitchell proves planes could sink battleships

After World War I, there was a consensus that the airplane had a place in warfare, but the different missions they would be used for was still a matter of debate. Colonel Billy Mitchell, a World War I air commander, believed that control of the air …

By Harold C. Hutchison

World War II

That time Guy Gabaldon convinced 1,500 Japanese troops not to fight to the death

If you've read the book Saipain: Suicide Island, watched the movie Hell to Eternity, or you're a World War II buff, then you may have heard of the heroic actions of Corporal Guy Gabaldon.However,…

By Dave Grove

Movies

5 real-world covert operations in FX’s “Archer”

If FX's Archer is known for anything, it's historical accuracy while inventing daring, new bar drinks. Between Charles Fredric Andrus references and round after round of Green Russians, the top spy at the International Secret Intelligence…

By Blake Stilwell

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Entertainment

Top 10 military TikToks of the week

By Jessica Evans

Humor

6 ways troops act American AF while stationed overseas

One of the highlights of any military career is getting sent overseas to a new duty station. It's a fantastic way for troops to engage a foreign culture, take in the sights, and work one-on-one with our great nation's allies. The thing …

By Eric Milzarski

Entertainment

This Steeler went to four Super Bowls after being wounded in Vietnam

Rocky Bleier was unique among Americans in the late 1960s. He was drafted – twice. In the same year. First, the Notre Dame running back was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then, the college graduate was drafted by the U.S. Army to head to Viet…

By Blake Stilwell