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Command of the seas sometimes means taking control of a non-complaint ship by forceful means, and, as they've demonstrated a number of times in recent years while dealing with pirates off the coast of Somalia, U.S. Navy SEALs possess a specific set…
Thank Uncle Sam for everything from sliced bread to the McRib.
Most stories about the Cuban Missile Crisis start with Oct. 16, 1962, when the president and his advisors were briefed on the missile sites on the island. A few start with Oct. 13, when the U-2 flight that photographed the sites took off. U-2 overf…
Although "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart pulls no punches when talking foreign policy, specifically that which pertains to the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he's a strong supporter of the people serving in the military. When American Co…
World War II saw the introduction of a lot of great weapons and featured some awesome holdovers from World War I. Here are 32 of the best in a voteable list.
United States Coast Guard personnel live by this credo: "You have to go out; you don't have to come back." Here's a WATM salute to the United States Coast Guard for being "Semper Paratus" for 225 years:
1. The Green Beret founder of SERE training used a math problem to trick the Viet Cong.
ISIS does not operate like a typical terrorist group. Unlike Al-Qaeda or the Taliban with a loosely connected network of terrorist cells, ISIS operates like a country with a conventional army. In January 2014, the secret files of Samir Ab…
Make-A-Wish Foundation sets up special experiences for kids diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. While kids can wish for forts in their backyard, shopping sprees, or trips to Disney, some choose to ge…
The United States' use of the atomic bomb against Japan is credited with ending World War II. Over 300,00 people were killed between Hiroshima and Nagasaki, according to
"Three Kings" looks at what would happen if Army reservists and a retiring special forces officer decided to steal millions of dollars in gold under the nose of their headquarters.Before we get started, we didn't count each individual …
1. That time French soldiers hid inside papier-mâché horse carcasses
Some conflicts are passed down from generation to generation, either because of their size, or because they simmer at a low boil with little violence. Others were ostensibly declared wars that never ended due to various diplomatic irregularities or …
Camouflage is used the world over by man and beast, to hunt, to hide, to be seen. While many animals have specialized their camouflage to the local environment, military needs are more varied. More often than not military applications must be useful…
The U.S. spends a lot of money on military research, but a lot of things civilians use everyday were designed or commissioned for military projects. Here are 13 of the best. 1. Portable fire extinguisher
When an enemy takes shelter behind tall walls and a drawbridge, it's time to start a siege. After a few weeks, months, or years without food, the defenders will hopefully give up their defense. From Boston to Constantinople, here are 40 …
The first trailer is out for "13 Hours — The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," which highlights the Americans who fought to defend the U.S. Consulate in Libya after it was attacked…
The 2016 Pin-Ups For Vets Calendar is ready for pre-sale now and ships in late August. This marks the organization's 10th year of serving the military community. As a special bonus, they've included guest appearances by Max Uriarte (creator of
