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biplane machine gun
World War I

How machine guns on World War I biplanes never hit the propeller

Was the gun designed to fire through the propeller, or the propeller designed for a machine gun?

Spanish-American War armistice
War History

Today in military history: Armistice ends the Spanish-American War

On Aug 12, 1898, the Spanish-American War ended in armistice. Much of the war was focused in Cuba, but also in the Pacific and Atlantic.

A family watches a taekwondo demo during Liberty Fest at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 4, 2024. The 51st Force Support Squadron hosted Liberty Fest to celebrate Independence Day for families stationed in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
PCS

Everything you need to know about PCSing to Korea

Nagasaki atomic bomb
World War II

Today in military history: US drops atomic bomb on Nagasaki

On Aug. 9, 1945, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Japan at the city of Nagasaki in World War II.

women paint canvases
Family

10 FRG events to consider that aren’t coffee

Make no mistake, coffee is delicious, but here are some ideas for new activities.

10 side hustles to supplement your military income
Career

10 side hustles to supplement your military income

Soviets declare war Japan
World War II

Today in military history: Soviets declare war on Japan

On Aug. 8, 1945, the Stalin made good on his promise at the Yalta Conference and the Soviet Union declared war on Japan and invaded Manchuria.

The US Navy used to rent out this luxury hotel in Hawaii
Navy

The US Navy used to rent out this luxury hotel in Hawaii

For $17,000 per month, sailors had access to The Royal Hawaiian hotel for rest and relaxation.

Grief Memoir: ‘We are at the ER’
Family

Grief Memoir: ‘We are at the ER’

Keeping love alive across the miles: Communication during deployment
Deployment

Keeping love alive across the miles: Communication during deployment

Essential life skills every military spouse should know
Deployment

Essential life skills every military spouse should know

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An AC-130U gunship from the 4th Special Operations Squadron, jettisons flares over an area near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The flares are a countermeasure for heat seeking missiles that may be launched at the aircraft during real world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)
Military News

An AC-130 gunship refueled and rearmed on a highway in Arkansas

guadalcanal
World War II

Today in military history: US forces invade Guadalcanal

Turning the tide, one island at a time.

woman working out
Family

5 free base resources to support your fitness journey as a milspouse 

women look at phone
Family

8 Social media accounts run by military spouses to follow for laughs, advice and community

Sometimes you just need to be in the company of people who get it.

Union Navy at Mobile Bay
Civil War

Today in military history: Union victory at Mobile Bay

On Aug. 5, 1864, the Union defeated Confederate defenses at the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Friends at a comedy show
Family

The 5 military spouse friendships you need

Military spouse friendships are essential for navigating this crazy life.

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job
Career

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job

2020 Olympic pentathlon
Sports

This Olympic event is based on soldier skills

Service members, the pentathlon might be for you.

4 tips for PCSing with a baby
Family

4 tips for PCSing with a baby