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War is highly unpredictable. To this end, troops across all platforms must decide on the number of supplies they'll need to conduct the missions that are passed down to them. In the event that a troop discovers that their munitions are,…
Naval Station Rota, Spain (NAVSTA Rota) is a beautiful Navy base located in Southern Spain. Called "the Gateway to the Mediterranean," the port sits on the Atlantic Coast, but is only a few hours from Gibraltar, Mallorca, and other Mediterranean …
In World War II, the United States had outstanding fighters like the P-51 Mustang and the P-47 Thunderbolt. Allies tossed in excellent aircraft as well, like the Spitfire. But while the Allies won the air-to-air battle against the Axis, i…
One of the most intimidating standard-issue weapon fielded to troops is, without a doubt, the flamethrower. Yes, bullets are intimidating, but nothing shocks and terrifies the primitive side of our human brains like a wave of fire surging toward you…
After enlisting in the Army in June of 1941, Vernon Baker was assigned to the 270th Regiment of the 92nd Infantry Division — the first black unit to head into combat during WWII. After completing Officer Candidate School, Baker was c…
Pretty soon after the Y2K craze passed, the CIA declassified a 56-page report on Hitler's medical history fr…
Quality ammunition, wholesome food, and well-trained troops are just a few things armies need to be successful in battle. In the chaotic days of World War I, British troops on the Western Front were considered some of the most well-supp…
World War I wounds were horrific, as an opening in the skin created easy access for all the nasty diseases that swam through the trenches and crawled through the mud of No Man's Land. A bullet wound, shrapnel puncture, or even a few scratches from …
Informally referred to as "The Air Force Song," the composition "U.S. Air Force" is a work of lyrical beauty and musical majesty — and it's the one thing that can melt this cold, dark, veteran heart of mine.
In 1814 the War of 1812 was rising in intensity and the young American nation found itself struggling to mount a serious defense against the British juggernaut. Compounding America's problems of short-manning and a limited supply of weapons was the…
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles about military dependents that WATM will be presenting in concert with April's Month of the Military Child 1. Amy Adams was born in Italy while her Arm…
The day after the attack on Pearl Harbor must have been a strange time for the U.S. military. But many didn't get the chance to ponder the new world order they lived in. As Hawaii came under attack, other American military forces were u…
The "Mileygate" witch hunts, the scandal over four instructor pilots and searches of their personal cell phones conducted with dubious …
On November 12, former Navy SEAL Kaj Larsen was part of an impromptu mission to land on the beaches of Malibu and recover people hemmed in by California wildfires. Thanks to the Navy SEAL, his friends, and a private yacht, medical personnel were abl…
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly caught a lot of heat for his comments about the cause of the American Civil War. Kelly said that it happened because of "
