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A book published in 513 B.C. predicted exactly how the Vietnam War would play out
The lessons in Sun Tzu's book "The Art of War" still ring true, despite it being written in 513 B.C. Case in point comes from the tactics used during the Vi…
Watch a C-130 pilot’s terrifying view of a combat landing
Sometimes landing a plane looks much different than a smooth glide in until the wheels touch down. During a "combat landing" that U.S. pilots perfected in Vietnam, the plane basically nose-dived in at a high-rate of speed and pulled…
The 4 female spies who shaped the American revolution
The bravery and heroism demonstrated by America's forefathers during the American Revolution has been widely documented and celebrated. Patriot rebels not only fought against the British forces on the battlefield, but worked to bring them down unde…
The ’76 most American things that have ever happened
The "Meanwhile, in America" meme takes the cliché phrasing from film, television, and literature "meanwhile, in..." and applies it to the United States, often pointing out examples of American excess, ignorance, or laziness. It's been turned i…
Russian soldier gets shot in the head by an AK round, sergeant pulls out the bullet
This Russian soldier has been dubbed "The Terminator" after catching an AK-47 round between the eyes. The video description is light on details, so we're thinking if — IF — this is real, the bullet had to have been a ricochet. A direct shot …
10 incredible Post-9/11 combat medics who risked their lives to save others
In the field, everyone is working to ensure that nothing goes wrong. But, when the mission goes sideways, everyone thanks the heavens for the medic. The one who rushes through fire to save their patients. Here are 10 medics who saw patien…
A writer discovers ‘ranger panties’ that troops have used for years
Whether you call them silkies or Ranger panties, the overly-tight short-shorts of the military are here to stay. Just about every military member has experienced either wearing — or much worse, viewing — troops in silkies. They are so…
The Air Force’s trillion-dollar jet lost a dogfight to an aircraft from the 1970s
In a mock dogfight over the Pacific Ocean, a test fight for Lockheed's F-35 Lightning II, the most expensive weapon in U.S. history, the F-35 was bested by America's trusty F-16 Fighting Falcon - first flown in 1974.
The 30,000-pound bomb that could be used against Iran ‘boggles the mind’
Negotiators are working toward a June 30 deadline for a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran. Should the negotiations
Hello, Star Wars: The US military wants to build hover-bikes
Tanks and Jeeps have had a good run, but let's be honest here — adding hover-bikes straight out of Star Wars to the military's arsenal would be pretty much the coolest thing ever. Though it might sound like science fiction, military-g…
This Army veteran uses powerful images to show the realities of war
After serving in Iraq, Army veteran Casey Tylek created a Tumblr blog that helps veterans during the transition to civilian life. Tylek said he was inspired to begin the page, called justWar…
This is America’s new $13 billion warship
The US Navy is less than a year away from adding the most expensive warship in history to its fleet, the $13 b…
This combat controller kept taking it to the enemy after he was shot in the chest
Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez had accompanied top special operators in some of the most dangerous missions of the War on Terror, including the Battle of Shok Valley.…
That time the US Army attacked veterans because they wanted their benefits
Why veterans have to continually fight for the benefits they're promised.