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One man got inside the heads of ISIS fighters, literally and figuratively, throughout the months-long Siege of Kobani. He was called Heval Hardem, a.k.a.: "Musa the Sniper."

If the Secret Service agents in suits and dark sunglasses protecting the president ever need some extra firepower, they have an elite team with "heavy artillery" on speed dial.

Becky R. asks: Why do they use 21 guns in the 21 gun salute? The 21-gun salute that we know today has its roots in the ancient tradition of warriors demonstrating their peaceful intentions by resting the point of…

With the increasing number of forest fires on the West Coast, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has had to ask the California National Guard for help containing the blazes. Soldiers of the National Guard have been cal…

Americans throwing tea in Boston Harbor was the start of our national movement toward the dark and bitter nectar of the gods. This i…

In 1933, a certain group of wealthy businessmen were very upset at the idea of Franklin D. Roosevelt being elected President. These titans of American industry thought the U.S. would be better off with a Fascist-style government akin to Nazi Germany…

During World War II, the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the 2nd Polish Corps had an unusual soldier among its ranks, a 440-pound Syrianbear named Wojtek. Wojtek first came to the company as a cub, but over the course of the war he matur…

This may not be the most popular genre of Japanese animation, but all of these shows are worth checking out if you're looking for something new to watch. This poll includes video clips of each show, so if you haven't seen one, you can w…

Don't like yelling in formation? Well, you can blame one soldier from World War II for all those early morning sing-alongs. Pvt. Willie Duckworth was a young soldier at Fort Slocum, New York in May, 1944, whose unit was dragging their fe…

Lately, it seems everyone has an opinion on the role of women in combat. Recently two female officers passed Army Ranger training and the Marines completed a study on gender integration, and some

A lot of popular music artists have attempted to capture the military experience over the years, but only a small percentage of them have gotten it right in the eyes of the community. Here are the 9 that did it best: 1. "Boogie …

ISIS terrorists have taken over vast swaths of Iraq and Syria and attracted thousands of new recruits, but the group has also brought some of its former adversaries back into the fight: American military personnel. Known as the Islamic…

With most troops learning hand-to-hand combat in the military, it's not surprising that some would end up getting really good at it. UFC legend Randy Couture is a former 101st Airborne Division soldier, while Brian Stann was a …

The Taliban Five are not the reigning champions of Afghanistan's Got Talent. They are five long-term prisoners held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In a controversial move, the Obama administration released the five in exch…

Urban legends, old wives tales, myths, and folklore all come from somewhere. In the 20th century, the military was an important facet in the lives of many, especially during WWII and the Cold War years. Some of the lore was bound to find its way int…