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Russian MiGs are often a punchline for a joke. In fact, the U.S. Air Force's 555th Fighter Squadron, now based at Aviano Air Base and part of the 31st Fighter Wing, was once famous as the "

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The MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper are the two main drones in the United States arsenal. Both have become known as the bane of terrorists' existence. Well, okay, more accurately they are the means by which terrorists meet the end of their…

The Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines had a pretty rough Vietnam deployment as they patrolled through the violent s…

Today's U.S. Navy can trace its origins to the Continental Navy of the Revolutionary War. It boasts the largest, most capable fleet in history, proudly serving its mission of "...winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the…

The P-3 Orion has served with the United States for a long time, but also saw wide export service. One of those export customers was Japan, which operated over 100 Orions bui…

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It took a while, but the United States Marine Corps could have its first female infantry platoon commander soon. The milestone will be possible if a lieutenant currently taking part in the Infantry Officer Course graduates on Monday. Acco…

The OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter was retired in early 2017 — ending four dozen years of service that started in 19…

History has taught that dogfighting is a perishable skill. The United States found that out the hard way during the Vietnam War, when the decision to not preserve that skill in favor of a reliance on missiles like the AIM-7 Sparrow. It di…

The raising of the flag at Iwo Jima, the "Three Servicemen" Vietnam statue, and the "Vietnam Women's Memorial" are just a few examples of how our great country has commemorated our nation's fallen heroes through art. These monuments…

The C-17 Globemaster III is arguably the most capable transport in the Air Force inventory. This is understandable – according to an Air Force fact she…

During its heyday, the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle was the pinnacle of U.S. air superiority, incorporating advanced technology and a forward-thinking design that created a highly-maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft. The F-15 was bo…

Two people were hospitalized with heavy injuries after a helicopter accidentally fired on observers of the Zapad 2017 military exercises

Let's face it, folks, we loved the 1986 movie "The Delta Force." And while a big part of the reason was the awesomeness that is Air Force veteran Chuck Norris, let's face it, the motorcycles and dune buggies that packed a ton of firep…

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Serving in the Marine Corps infantry is one of the most taxing occupations the military has to offer. Whether you're out patrolling in a hot zone, calling in mortars on an enemy position or just humping hundreds of pounds of gear, it's tough.

Helmets worn by troops in the U.S. military are getting lighter and stronger every year. Since the 1980s when the Pentagon ditched the old steel pot designs in favor of hardened Kevlar laminate lids, service members have been getting a major boost t…

Men and women serving in the military have spent hours stomping around the base in well-constructed running formations yelling a repetitive song at the top of their lungs. Military cadences, or close-order drill, date back hundreds of y…