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HBO's "Band of Brothers" is based on the real-life experiences of the Army's 101st Airborne division Easy Company during World War II. Drawn from journals, letters, and interv…

While watching "Courage Under Fire" it was surprising how much they got right. Everyone was wearing branch insignia except for the general officer, just like it's supposed to be. Most radio calls were about right, and helicopters and tanks worke…

The Army is known for its ability to fight on land, and most people know it has plenty of helicopters. But the Army also has an impressive fleet of watercraft that it uses for transportation, engineering, and even special operations platforms. Here …

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The Navy SEALs who raided Osama bin Laden's in 2011 found a treasure trove of information on the workings of al Qaeda leadership, but one "bro" is concerned with only one thing: the terror mastermind's porn stash. "What I want to kn…

On April 6, 2008, two Special Forces operational detachments and more than 100 Afghan commandos began an air assault into a mountain fortress above the Shok Valley.Six and a half hours later, two members of the assault were killed and nin…

Politicians hold important positions of power, but their job looks boring as hell. Politicians and political writers like to spice up their stories by using military language like "ambush" while describing a heated discussion at the country club, …

Being from Texas bring a certain set of expectations. Some are good, some are funny, and some are just ridiculous. There are many, but here are 15 clichés every recruit hears at boot camp: 1. "Only steers and queers come …

This past weekend marked the 71st anniversary of the Allies' D-Day landing at Normandy, France, which ultimately led to the liberation of France from Nazi control.

With more than 6,000 ships and 150,000 troops involved, along with nearly 12,000 aircraft, D-Day stands as the largest amphibious assault in history. The Allies pull…

Like the US military with service and unit mottos, each service and unit within the New Zealand forces has a haka. From Encyclopedia Britannica

Standing watch is important but could feel like a complete time suck for sailors. Here are 11 reactions sailors have when standing duty: 1. When you see your name twice on the watch bill back-to-back. 2. No…

"Rules of Engagement" starring Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones showed audiences intense military courtroom drama and the unbreakable bond that develops between two Marines in combat. But it didn't get everything right. While WA…

Some of the regime's superweapons were more than propaganda.