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The actual translation of Lydia Vladimirovna Litvyak's epic nickname might be "The White Lily of Stalingrad," depending on the language you speak. …

The United States Navy's newest destroyer, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), is the most advanced ship in the ocean today. So what actually goes into making this ship the hottest of maritime hotrods?

Tea has been an essential element of British culture for centuries, so it makes total sense that the British feature a tea kettle in the designs for their armored vehicles.

The company that makes some of the military's most advanced laser and infrared beam illuminators has just released a civilian-legal version of it's rifle-mounted sight used by some of America's top troopers. Laser and IR sight maker BE…

If you've seen the blockbuster movies The Longest Day (currently on Netflix) or Saving Private Ryan, a big part of the story is how infantry fought through the obstacles on Omaha Beach (the wisdom of sending two divisions into th…

You've seen those photos from the Civil War era of generals loaded with facial hair. We're talking mustaches that make the one legendary fighter pilot Robin Olds wore look puny and beards that were awesome AF.

Look, it can happen to just about any vehicle. They get stuck in the mud. Still, it's not nice to laugh about the situation. SHOW SOME DARN RESPECT! Here, we can see that an M1A1 Abrams is pretty thoroughly stuck. However, some wise-cra…

There are officers who seem to be made of glass, staying firmly behind the barriers and barbed wire that keep them protected from the enemy guns. And then there are those guys who are basically the Black Knight from Monty Python, declarin…

The missile-range instrumentation ship USNS Invincible (T AGM 24) was involved in a second incident with Iranian forces in as many weeks, this time with speedboats from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to a report by

The 1911 pistol has been around for over 100 years. It is beloved by many for its ergonomics, accuracy and heavy-hitting .45 caliber round. In fact, some versions are still in service with the Marine Corps as the M45. When something's b…

Brian (military callsign "Bing") entered service in World War II as a young family dog loaned to the British government; he served for about 18 months, jumping into Normandy and leading his fellow paratroopers across Nazi-held Europe and the Rhine…

Iran is planning for a bigger navy as soon as provisions of the 2015 nuclear deal expire. Planned purchases include new warships and submarines much more advanced than vessels currently in the theocracy's inventory. According to

Who's ready for summer, huh? Grills, pool parties, and long lazy days to replace all the cold dreariness, am I right? NO! Because Russia is always watching, and it's always capable of dropping a bunch of armored vehicles on our heads an…

Then-Master Sgt. Benjamin F. Wilson was a veteran of World War II and a former officer when he led Company I of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7…

A Navy Seabee is probably the one sailor that Marines love the most — next to the platoon doc, of course. Camouflage is their typical working uniform. They spend most of their time in the field and dirt. They don't shy away from messy…

With ATACMS, MLRS, HIMARs, the M109A6, and the M777, American artillery can and does deliver a huge punch at a distance. Compared to them, Civil War cannons look downright puny. Don't take that to the bank, though. These old cannon were …

Fighters with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have been told to flee Mosul or to blow themselves up. According to al-Sumaria, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the terrorist group…

War can be hell...and war can be absolute boredom. There are few better ways to pass the time than by playing cards. Anyone who served in the military and made it past basic training probably ended up in a game of cards with their fellow troops.

The Air Force's announcement that the MQ-1 Predator will be retired from service is an interesting development. But what will …

In 2015, the standard issue service rifle for the Canadian Rangers got a much-needed upgrade. They were finally able to put away their well-worn Lee-Enfi…