We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates.

Read the latest articles from We Are The Mighty (Page 635)

Vietnam may see an American aircraft carrier again – this time on a friendly visit
History

Vietnam may see an American aircraft carrier again – this time on a friendly visit

The United States Navy will be sending an aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam in 2018, part of a series of steps to promote "regional and global security" in Asia. This will mark the first time an aircraft carrier has visited the Southeast Asian cou…

The Navy is putting the heat on hundreds of chiefs to head out to the fleet
Navy

The Navy is putting the heat on hundreds of chiefs to head out to the fleet

Hundreds of chief petty officers, senior chiefs, and master chiefs are getting orders to deploy with the fleet in what the Fleet Master Chief for Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education calls "more directive steps to improve fleet manning and …

This is what ‘Battle Comics’ think about when performing for troops in war zones
Military Life

This is what ‘Battle Comics’ think about when performing for troops in war zones

For any comedian out there who has the chance to go off and perform for American forces deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, or anywhere, filmmaker and comedian Jor…

7 life lessons we learned from ‘In The Army Now’
Humor

7 life lessons we learned from ‘In The Army Now’

"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "The Mask," and "The Santa Clause" were just a few of the hilarious movies that rocked theaters back in 1994. But for veterans, one comedy stands out from the rest: "In The Army Now" starring former M…

These are the events that led to the ‘Miracle at Dunkirk’
World War II

These are the events that led to the ‘Miracle at Dunkirk’

The "Miracle at Dunkirk," when 338,000 troops were evacuated in Operation Dynamo where optimistic estimates topped out at 45,000 might be rescued, was a turning point for the allies, allowing them to salvage troops that would fight in North Africa…

Lessons learned from “The Spoils of War”
Movies

Lessons learned from “The Spoils of War”

This article contains spoilers for the "Game of Thrones" episode "The Spoils of War." So, if you have complaints about being spoiled, pick a number from below.

This is how to fly the plane that killed Yamamoto
Aviation

This is how to fly the plane that killed Yamamoto

We know the key facts of what happened on April 18, 1943. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was killed when his Mitsubishi G4M Betty attack bomber was shot down by a Lockheed P-38 Lightning flown by Capt. Thomas G. Lanphier Jr., marking the "Zero Dark Thirt…

This is what happens when you give a Marine and a Ranger motorcycles
Entertainment

This is what happens when you give a Marine and a Ranger motorcycles

Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union Wil Willis knows a thing or two about weapons. He was born into a military family, served as an Army Ranger for four years, then transf…

This is the helicopter that will replace Marine One
Rotor

This is the helicopter that will replace Marine One

The VH-3 Sea King has faithfully served Marine Helicopter Squadron One since 1962, operating as the official rotary transport for every president for over 55 years. But even though the old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" rings through fo…

Here’s what you didn’t know about the Queen’s Guards
Entertainment

Here’s what you didn’t know about the Queen’s Guards

.go90mob{display: none;}@media only screen and (min-device-width:32px) and (max-device-width: 559px) {.go90video{display: none;}.go90mob{display: block;}}

This is the legend of the Knights of the Round Table
Entertainment

This is the legend of the Knights of the Round Table

According to medieval legend, King Arthur lived in the late 5th and early 6th centuries where he fought off the Anglo-Saxons with his legendary sword, Excalibur. He lived in Camelot, and his life long mission became the quest for the Holy Grail.

Special Air Service is testing a helmet inspired by Star Wars
Army

Special Air Service is testing a helmet inspired by Star Wars

The British Army is unveiling a new helmet that provides much more protection for its troops. The Devtac Ronin Kevlar Level IIIA Tactical Ballistic Helmet is now being field-tested by the Special Air Service…

The ‘Papasha’ is the daddy of Soviet submachine guns
World War II

The ‘Papasha’ is the daddy of Soviet submachine guns

In the bloody battlegrounds of WWII, Russian officials had to call upon any and every available man to fight against the massive force of German troops as they advanced. The men that were recruited weren't too well-educated, so training the incomi…

How cutters are sinking the Coast Guard — and what to do about it
Coast Guard

How cutters are sinking the Coast Guard — and what to do about it

The Coast Guard has been on patrol since 1790, and it has often had to do a lot with very little in the way of assets. Now, some of the assets it does have may be relatively useless. According to

This is how the rest of the world sees the threat from the US — and it isn’t good
History

This is how the rest of the world sees the threat from the US — and it isn’t good

A recent poll from the Pew Research Center shows some pretty surprising statistics when it comes to how countries see the threats around them. Pew says that most of the world thinks terrorism from the ISIS is the biggest threat to securit…

These were the real-life Wonder Women who fought in the world’s bitterest wars
Wars

These were the real-life Wonder Women who fought in the world’s bitterest wars

By now, many of us have seen the new Wonder Woman movie. If you haven't, you probably know the basics anyway: Amazon warrior-princess who braves the battlefields of 1918 to save humanity from the depredations of Ares, God of War. It's a fun movie,…

This is how Stalingrad’s most epic sniper duel ended
World War II

This is how Stalingrad’s most epic sniper duel ended

Snipers are considered one of the most dangerous warfighters in the battlefield — taking out targets from concealed and undisclosed locations while homing in on prey that has no clue that they're in the crosshairs. During the Battle of…

14 movies that made you want to join the military
Humor

14 movies that made you want to join the military

Every so often Hollywood makes a military movie that's so compelling in the eyes of the audience that it helps shape how they view the world. War stories in general display how dangerous life can be for those serving on active duty — mostly in th…

This is why the military shouldn’t completely outlaw hazing
Humor

This is why the military shouldn’t completely outlaw hazing

One of the best things about serving in the military is the camaraderie built with the men and women we serve beside. We depend on each other when we're away from home, missing our families, and even fighting for our lives.That's why t…

Why you should never run through smoke you didn’t throw
Humor

Why you should never run through smoke you didn’t throw

When Army basic training soldier Jennifer Campbell was told to run through smoke on the obstacle course, she leaned into it and went for the awesome photo moment of charging through the thickest plume of smoke.Want more?