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How Ivar the Boneless became a feared Viking warlord and beloved king
Movies and TV

How Ivar the Boneless became a feared Viking warlord and beloved king

History's Vikings is finally back for the second half of season 5 and the story has shifted focus from the legendary viking warrior, Ragnar Lothbrok, to his sons, Björn Ironside and Ivar the Boneless.While previous instal…

By Team Mighty

tactical motorcycle in camo
Special Operations

Here’s the tactical motorcycle of choice for special operators

By Team Mighty

A smiling young woman wearing a military-style helmet and goggles sits next to an older man dressed in a vintage military uniform and cap, who is holding the steering wheel of an open-top military jeep. The jeep has a mounted machine gun and an American flag attached to it. The background shows a busy street scene with people and storefronts.

How T-Mobile is helping veterans thrive after leaving the military

By Team Mighty

reenlistment oath
Military Life

10 people who shouldn’t join the military

By Brittany Sulc

An elderly man wearing a "Omaha" cap and a purple lei sits in a wheelchair, with another man in a red polo shirt standing behind him holding the wheelchair handles. In the background, several uniformed military personnel, including sailors in white uniforms and a man in a dark blue uniform, are standing and saluting. The scene appears to be outdoors on a concrete surface.
World War II

Nebraska’s last Pearl Harbor survivor has died at 102

By Jessica Manfre

A soldier in camouflage uniform carrying a rifle and a large backpack is walking on a dirt path. In the background, a group of soldiers is sitting on the ground near a camouflaged tent and a metal structure, with dry vegetation and hills behind them.
Marine Corps

OORAH: The Marine Battle Cry Origin Story

Walk onto any Marine Corps base and you'll hear all sorts of celebratory grunts, like "ERRR," and "Yut," echoing throughout the well-trimmed grounds. However, one grunt stands out the most amongst Marines from the day they ent…

By Team Mighty

A female soldier in U.S. Army camouflage uniform and protective glasses is receiving a pin from a male soldier also in camouflage uniform and sunglasses. Another soldier stands in the background, wearing a camouflage hat and sunglasses. The setting appears to be outdoors with a concrete wall behind them.
Military Culture

4 of the worst things about getting promoted

Making rank has its privileges. You get to wear your upgraded rank insignia, your title officially changes, and, most importantly, you get paid more. With all of the perks that come with picking up a rank, there are a few common aspects…

By Team Mighty

Close-up of a dark metallic helmet with angular, glowing red eyes, giving an intense and menacing appearance.
Movies and TV

The Dark Troopers in the Mandalorian were darker than you think

By Miguel Ortiz

A partially eaten apple covered with numerous ants, resting on a rough, mossy stone surface with a dark, blurred background.
History

This is how ants wage war

By Ruddy Cano

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is aiming and firing a handgun outdoors, with a blurred background of trees and mountains.
Weapons

5 things troops won’t miss about the M9

By Miguel Ortiz

The 6 most overrated empires in history
History

The 6 most overrated empires in history

'Empire' is such a great word. It evokes images of lasting power, strength, and historical importance — even when it has nothing to do with an actual empire. …

By Blake Stilwell

A man in a U.S. Army camouflage uniform with the name tag "WRIGHT" stands inside a hangar. Behind him, there are military helicopters, including one with visible tail rotors. The hangar has large windows and industrial lighting.
Afghanistan War

From Vietnam to Afghanistan: 30 Years of Service

By Jessica Evans

Silhouette of a military aircraft, likely an A-10 Thunderbolt II, on the ground during sunset with a clear sky transitioning from orange near the horizon to blue higher up. The aircraft's distinctive twin engines and straight wings are visible.
Aircraft

This is why the A-10 (and other combat planes) aren’t flown by the Army

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of people wearing white shirts, dark shorts, and black face masks are exercising outdoors on a paved surface. They are performing a tricep dip exercise, supporting their bodies with their hands behind them and lifting their legs off the ground. The focus is on a woman in the center with dark skin and black athletic shoes. The background shows a grassy area and trees.
Fitness

The Air Force finally ditches the waist measurement test. Why?

By Brittany Sulc

7 tips on how to get selected by MARSOC instructors
Special Operations

7 tips on how to get selected by MARSOC instructors

So, you want to be a United States Marine Corps Critical Skills Operator? Well, that's really great to hear, but a word of warning to all you would-be Raiders out there: To start this journey, you must go through MARSOC Assessment and Selection.

By Sean Dodds

This is why there’s no excuse for Hollywood to screw up military uniforms
Movies and TV

This is why there’s no excuse for Hollywood to screw up military uniforms

Every time a new Hollywood blockbuster comes out about the military, veterans and active duty service members get defensive — and for good reason. The military is very detail-oriented and the veteran community can spot every mistake in …

By Eric Milzarski

America’s last living Civil War widow has died
Civil War

America’s last living Civil War widow has died

By Jessica Manfre

A group of seven people sitting in a modern office lounge area having a discussion. Four men and one woman are seated on brown leather chairs and a brown leather couch arranged around a wooden coffee table with mugs, a glass pitcher, and a disposable coffee cup. Two men on the couch wear black t-shirts with "Veterans in Residence" printed on them. The room has wooden floors, a black and white striped rug, bookshelves, plants, and large windows. One man in a suit is gesturing with his hands while speaking.

How one company is boosting the morale – and success – of veteran entrepreneurs

By Kait Hanson

Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are near a black helicopter with its side door open, parked on a grassy field with hills in the background. One soldier is carrying another on his back, while another stands nearby, and a pilot is seated inside the helicopter. The helicopter's rotor blades are in motion.
Technology

Army pilot’s invention could have saved Kobe Bryant

By Erik Sabiston

Five soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand in a line on a tarmac with a large military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook, parked behind them. The background includes trees and a distant building with a pointed roof under a clear sky.
Army

This Army helicopter crew responded to a car crash in Germany

By Miguel Ortiz