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The Air Force made a lightsaber for breaching buildings
Air Force

The Air Force made a lightsaber for breaching buildings

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…

World War II’s top general had no previous combat experience
World War II

World War II’s top general had no previous combat experience

In his 38 years of service before becoming the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower had never been in combat. It was never his plan to avoid combat; in fact, he was considering giving up his com…

This group has launched a fellowship program to put more veterans in Congress
History

This group has launched a fellowship program to put more veterans in Congress

Harley Davidson offers members of military free riding academy training
Veterans Benefits

Harley Davidson offers members of military free riding academy training

This Civil War guerilla sought revenge by sniping over 100 Union soldiers
Civil War

This Civil War guerilla sought revenge by sniping over 100 Union soldiers

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

This is the French aircraft carrier headed to Syria for payback
Navy

This is the French aircraft carrier headed to Syria for payback

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…

The Air Force will keep the A-10 flying . . . for now
History

The Air Force will keep the A-10 flying . . . for now

The Air Force has taken a beating in recent years over its desire to retire the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II from those who fly the airplane, troops on the ground, and Con…

13 high-value terrorists we’ve killed or captured since 9/11
Afghanistan War

13 high-value terrorists we’ve killed or captured since 9/11

All eyes are on the Pentagon as it assesses the effects of the strike that may have killed "Jihadi John," the British terrorist who conducted high-profil…

This video shows why quadruple-amputee Travis Mills is an inspiration to all
Army

This video shows why quadruple-amputee Travis Mills is an inspiration to all

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 …

U.S. Naval Academy plebes climb the Herndon Monument to commemorate their freshman year. weird military traditions The Herndon Monument Climb usna
Military Life

8 weird ‘off-the-books’ traditions in the US military

And it gets real weird.

The Air Force wants to sentence an airman to 130 years for sexual harassment
History

The Air Force wants to sentence an airman to 130 years for sexual harassment

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…

5 bad luck military events that happened on Friday the 13th
World War II

5 bad luck military events that happened on Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th is more than just a classic movie series. It's estimated that 17-21 million people are affected by Paraskevidekatriaphobia, the fear of Friday the 13th. This fear has its roots in biblical history,

Here’s why this 2,000-lb missile is called the ‘terrorist killer’
Air Force

Here’s why this 2,000-lb missile is called the ‘terrorist killer’

Lockheed Martin's JASSM air-to-ground missile is dubbed the "terrorist killer" for its bunker-blasting capability. The missile is designed to go after high-value, well-defended targets from long range, keeping aircrews well out of dang…

Boxing legend Evander Holyfield is supporting Navy SEAL charities
Navy

Boxing legend Evander Holyfield is supporting Navy SEAL charities

Last month Evander Holyfield turned 53, but instead of swimming in birthday gifts, it was he who was doing the giving. The former heavyweight boxing champ teamed up with Don Mann, a former Navy SEAL Team 6 member and founder of 

7 features that would make military games more realistic
Gaming

7 features that would make military games more realistic

Look, video games are awesome and military video games are doubly so. But video game companies are not even trying to capture real deployed life. As they continue bragging about their realistic sound effects and HD graphics, here are 9 feat…

Hillary Clinton claims she almost joined the Marine Corps
Entertainment

Hillary Clinton claims she almost joined the Marine Corps

Is Hillary Clinton that person at the bar who claims they almost joined the military? In 1994, the then-First Lady 

The Army is creating remote-control mortars
Army

The Army is creating remote-control mortars

The Army wants its mortar systems to be even more mobile, accurate, and quick to fire. Moreover, they want mortar crews to be able to park a Humvee with a tube mounted to it and then get out of there. The Advanced Direct Indirect Fire Mor…

5 meaningful ways to thank veterans (and their families) on Veteran’s Day
Military Life

5 meaningful ways to thank veterans (and their families) on Veteran’s Day

As the wife of an active-duty Navy pilot preparing for his third combat deployment, I have heard my husband thanked for his service many times, but at this point in the nation's history that expression of gratitude has been overused. These days aut…

Here’s what it’s like to jump into an NFL stadium with SOCOM Para-Commandos
Veterans Benefits

Here’s what it’s like to jump into an NFL stadium with SOCOM Para-Commandos

[brid video="116487" player="7965" title="USAA USAA Salutes Your Service"]USAA and the NFL are displaying military appreciation across the league through S…

This Marine made history’s 5th longest sniper kill with a machine gun
Marine Corps

This Marine made history’s 5th longest sniper kill with a machine gun

Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Hathcock III is a legend in both the sniper and Marine Corps communities for a number of reasons. One of them was a shot he took…