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When we talk about stealth fighters today, the Lockheed F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II usually spring to mind. There was one plane, though, that started it all, paving the way for all future stealth aircraft — and did so over a quarter-cen…
In President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address, he mentioned that the U.S. military captured Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi but released him. This may have been a surprise to many watching. "We have foolishly released hundreds and hundreds …
Sometimes you just got to break it down, "Barney-style," for some soldiers. You know, instruct them in such an easy-to-follow manner that even a kid watching Barney could understand. As much as we'd all like to pretend that no one in o…
Women have always been present in war, whether it be as nurses tending to the wounded or in other career fields not typically exposed to combat. The truth is, even women who are not designated in combat positions still experience run-ins with enemy …
North Korea is reportedly preparing missiles and rockets by the hundreds to parade around Pyongyang the day before the Sout…
The United States is banking on the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning to provide an advantage in a major war with China or Russia. These high-performance planes use stealth technology to evade enemy radars.
The U.S. Military is full of rules and regulations, so much so that it gives the lower enlisted plenty to complain about. But some of the things that seem like annoying POG tasks actually make a lot of sense and, in some cases, could be lifesaving. …
With the AH-1Z Viper now serving across the entire Marine Corps, one question has emerged: What will they do with their older AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters? The older Cobras, which enter…
The United States has long relied on satellites to help the grunts on the ground win fights. Whether it's enabling reliable communications, guiding weapons, or even telling troops just where in the world they are (though Carmen Sandiego's precise …
To be a great actor, one must be able to pull from their real-life experiences. Moments they've lived become the actor's mask. When it comes to military films, there is nobody better suited to play a troop than a veteran. This is that opp…
Social media is a beautiful tool, especially to the military community. It allows troops to keep in contact with friends and family while also giving them a platform to share what's on their mind. However, when used inappropriately, it can have dis…
Appearances, as the saying goes, can be very deceiving. This happened to be the exact concept behind Q-ships, heavily armed decoy vessels used by Allied navies during the First World War to harass and destroy German submarines, also known…
During the Korean War, the North American F-86 Sabre helped the United States keep control of the skies. As aviation historian Joe Baugher notes, the Sabre shot down at least 792 M…
It's no secret that America is pretty good at getting themselves involved in wars throughout the world. Historically, we haven't been the best at coming up with an exit strategy for some of those conflicts, though. The Vietnam War is co…
Terry Wayne Ward was a joker his whole life. That's how everyone knew him. Sadly, he died from a stroke at age 71 in January 2018. When it came time for his daughter to write his obituary, she knew she had to honor his life in a way that evoked his…
Army recruiters love to talk a good game to get young adults to sign military contracts, but some people need more than just a couple motivating words to get them to join. For the young prospects out there that need a visual, the Army f…
It seems like, every so often, every branch of the military updates its tattoo policy. It's done for various reasons, but ultimately, it's to keep an orderly and professional appearance. But ever since the first tattoo parlor opened its doors
Why do we worship Chuck Norris anyway? What has he ever done besides getting whopped by Bruce Lee in a bad sequel to Enter the Dragon? When, exactly, did he become downright holy? I wish I could give you all the answers because h…
The Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform has found quite the new suitor, and his name is U.S. Air Force. The Air Force has become completely smitten with the OCP and has made no secret of its affection for the green- and desert-shaded garb and int…
When you hear the term, "armored car," the first thing that comes to mind might be those Brinks trucks that haul a lot of cash. But the term also refers to military vehicles, many of which notably served in World War II. After that war, they fell …