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The U.S. military has a history of finding effective ways around serious tactical and strategic problems. Here are five times they found themselves outgunned, outnumbered, or outmaneuvered but managed to pull off a victory anyway. …
The Army and Air Force once conducted an air-to-air combat experiment between jet fighters and attack helicopters. Called J-CATCH, or Joint Countering Attack Helico…
From the Enterprise to "The Godfather," chances are you know this weapon.
After having success with unmarked trailer trucks in Ukraine, Russia is looking to exploit its incognito strategy even further. The Russians have come up with a weapons concept reminiscent of Optimus Prime from Transformers. It's desi…
Jonathan Pollard, the most damaging spy in U.S. history, was sentenced to life in prison in 1987 for passing documents to Israel. After thirty years in jail, he was
There were a lot of big name winners at the 17th Annual Academy Awards in 1945, Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, and... the United States Marine Corps. That's right, USMC Combat Cameramen won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short for their coverage of t…
Distinguishing between the bravery of warfighters like these is tough. After all, what's the exchange rate between five Navy Crosses and two Medals of Honor? These men cannot be ranked, but they can and should be commemorated. And in that spirit W…
In case you missed it, the U.S. Navy published a moto video about its submarine force called "The Silent Service." It gives remarkable details — which are likely inaccurate — about the number of troops, types of submarines, and weapons on bo…
By now, we should all understand the life of Ian Fleming's signature British spy is nothing like the real world of clandestine international espionage agents. The Silver Screen Bond is less clandestine, more clandestish. Even so, there ar…
Thirteenth Floor is an Akron, Ohio art and clothing store whose run by Billy Ludwig, an artist working under the name Impale Design. "All of the artwork is my own, Ludwig says. "Alt…
The Air Force and Energetic Materials and Products, Inc (EMPI) made a breaching tool that resembles a Star Wars lightsaber. Called the "TEC Torch," the compact, ha…
John W. "Jack" Hinson was a man who found himself firmly on both sides at the outset of the Civil War. He claimed neutrality and achieved it by giving intelligence reports to both sides, including
As French citizens deal with the emotions that surround the Paris attacks that killed 129 people and left many more wounded, the French military has come out swinging against ISIS. Land-based aircraft already deployed on anti-ISIS missions struck…
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills is one of only five quadruple amputees of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now recovered and continuing to live his life despite the physical barriers of having no arms or legs, Mills' story is …
Technical Sergeant Aaron Allmon is a decorated combat photographer. He is one of the Air Force's best, having served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and was named 2008 Military Photographer of the Year. He documented all branches of the Uni…
