Read the latest articles from We Are The Mighty (Page 380)

No analogy better describes life in the military than being on a sports team.

It's one of the most nerve-wracking moments for a young specialist or sergeant hoping to move up in the ranks: stepping in front of the promotion board. In preparation, troops feel compelled to study and memorize every last question that the battal…

Two letters sent to the Pentagon, including one addressed to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, have tested positive for ricin, a defense official told VOA on Oct. 2, 2018.The envelopes containing a suspicious substance were taken by the FBI on…

In the U.S. Civil War, people on both sides of the conflict decided that their best contribution would come in the form of "irregular resistance," rather than uniformed fighting, but Southerners joined the bands in larger numbers and provided a mo…

Don't try this at home.

*Update: We reached out to Martin Grier to ask about some of the more stunning claims surrounding the rifle and heard back just after the original article went to press. We've updated, in bold, the muzzle velocity and fire rates below with …

During World War I, Germany set out to make the first stealth aircraft and successfully did so, creating multiple invisible planes in 1912 that later saw combat deployment in World War I.Unfortunately for the pilots, though the planes were in…

There's been plenty of buzz surrounding President Trump's proposed military parade. As is par for the political course these days, there are plenty of people who argue for it — and just as many arguing against. Whether such a parade i…

It's that wonderful time of year when veterans, their friends, and their families go out to enjoy a little spooky fun around town. They'll have fun with the decorations, getting into goofy costumes, and, overall, just enjoying the spirit of the se…

Three days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Capt. Colin Kelly, Jr. was set to fly over Taiwan in his B-17 Flying Fortress in one of the first American counter attacks of World War II. Kelly was stationed on Luzon, in the Philippines and su…

Before there was Lindbergh, there was U.S. Coast Guard Aviator Comm. Elmer F. Stone, a seaplane pilot who took part in an epic rescue of sailors, set the seaplane world speed record, and was part of the team that completed the first-ever trans-Atlan…

Fine, we'll admit it.

The rigors of combat and the expectations of a soldier on the front lines may directly conflict with a person's religious or moral beliefs. If a person is firm in their convictions and they've proven they're serious about their beliefs, they may …

If there's one thing that can bring football fans across all the different teams together, it's food. Food is not only the centerpiece to any successful football party (not just for the Super Bowl, but especially for the Super …

It's easy to complain about training for a sh*t deployment to Okinawa, Japan, when there's an active war going on that you would rather be fighting in. Realistically, training exists for a reason. If there wasn't a solid reason for it, you'd go …

From the time he was a boy, Merian C. Cooper wanted to be an adventurer, a wish that propelled him into journalism, the National Guard, military aviation, two world wars, and the cinematic killing of King Kong. During that time, he took part in hist…

Yale is headed to West Point to face Army on Clinton Field. The Bulldogs are currently sitting at 4-4-2, but have to face Cornell before going up against the Black Knights on Tuesday. Both teams have been cooling off lately and are desperately seeki…

Troops today love to liken themselves to the warfighters of old — Spartans, crusaders, knights, pirates, or whatever else. It helps our troops buy into the classic warrior mentality and it makes us feel more badass. When it comes to U.S. Marines…

Throughout the history of combined arms, artillery has played a key role in supporting the infantry. Commanders laying siege to fortified cities would call upon their engineers to identify weak points in defensive walls. Resources and manpower were …