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Finding peace in the journey: Honoring SSGT Michael H. Simpson

Finding peace in the journey: Honoring SSGT Michael H. Simpson

My friends called him ‘St. Paul.’ Remembering Army Major Paul Voelke

My friends called him ‘St. Paul.’ Remembering Army Major Paul Voelke

‘I’m choosing joy.’ In loving memory of Lance Corporal Cody Haley

‘I’m choosing joy.’ In loving memory of Lance Corporal Cody Haley

On the left, a promotional poster for Tun Tavern, on the left, a sketch of the Tavern in pencil
Revolutionary War

Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt

"Tun Tavern to Belleau Wood - Marine Corps - Making history so it's understood!"

A band performing on stage with a backdrop displaying "GARY SINIS". The bassist, wearing a black leather jacket, sunglasses, and a black cap, is playing a sunburst electric bass guitar and smiling. The lead singer, dressed in a black shirt and pants, is holding a microphone and singing. Drums and percussion instruments are visible in the background.
Music

Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band rocked Luke AFB

Gary Sinise is a national treasure. No matter how many times his Lt. Dan Band has played in Arizona (dozens!), playing for the military "never gets old."

A painting of Gustavas Adolphus on a horse
Heroes

Military genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the ‘Lion of the North’

Some people are born great. Others have greatness thrust upon them. Gustavas Adolphus may have been both.

bomber
World War II

This top-secret bomber spied on Americans in Normandy

The Arado Ar 234 was the first operational jet bomber and flew at up to 540 miles per hour, so quick that no Allied fighter could match it.

A large wooden sailing ship with multiple masts and tan sails is engaged in a naval battle, firing cannons that produce thick white smoke. The ship flies a red and white flag at the stern and a red, white, and blue flag at the bow. The sea is choppy, and another ship is faintly visible in the misty background. The sky is clear with a light blue hue.
Revolutionary War

How privateering worked in the American Revolution

Privateering proved a valuable endeavor for American shipowners and sailors, but the dangerous and dirty life had real risks.

b-52d
World War II

This World War II ace shot down 19 enemy planes in just 6 missions

Patrick Fleming was a stunning fighter ace in WWII. After his incredible battle record, a routine training flight took his life.

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World War II

Aerial gunner Loyce Edward Deen was the only sailor buried at sea inside his aircraft

It was part necessity, and all honor.

13 pictures of military working dogs being good puppies
Military Culture

13 pictures of military working dogs being good puppies

They're such good pups.

Two men stand side by side with arms crossed in an industrial setting. The man on the left has dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark green ribbed sweater with reinforced patches on the shoulders and elbows, and a black watch. The man on the right has short hair, wearing a blue and black quilted jacket over a black shirt, also with a black watch. Behind them is a metal gate and a sign on the wall that reads "IN EVENT OF AIR RAID SIGNAL WALK SEEK COVER IN BUILDING.
Movies and TV

Assassinations. Exploding battleships. Ghost planes. Watch Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel military mysteries on The HISTORY Channel.

In The HISTORY Channel's exceptional new series, "The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries," Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins tackle everything from unexplained footage to the paranormal.

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart
World War II

The real story behind John F. Kennedy’s Purple Heart

John F. Kennedy was born into privilege, graduated from Harvard, and did not have to fight in World War II, but he insisted. His bravery earned him the Purple Heart.

A woman with braided hair is sitting indoors, holding a framed black-and-white portrait of a man in a sailor uniform with a medal on his chest. The background shows a softly lit room with a cabinet and some decorative items.
Movies and TV

Exclusive premiere: National Geographic honors WWII’s ‘erased’ heroes

"ERASED: WW2'S HEROES OF COLOR" sheds light on the immense contributions of over eight million individuals who fought heroically for the Allied forces and whose stories have largely gone untold.

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Movies and TV

New action-comedy, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ is based on declassified files of the British War Department

"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" promises to be a new cult classic. Here's an exclusive look at an official clip from the film.

sten gun
World War II

This submachine gun looked homemade, but it killed lots of Nazis

This submachine gun was a weapon that didn't get any respect – at least as far as its nicknames are concerned.

5 epic military movie mistakes
Movies and TV

5 epic military movie mistakes

We're not asking for much. But paying attention to the basics will help Hollywood avoid these classic military movie mistakes.

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Aircraft

Why the B-52 Bomber no longer activates its tail guns

The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the oldest airframes in the U.S. military arsenal, taking its first flight in 1952. But the B-52s flying today are very different.

difference between f-16 and f-18
Aircraft

6 differences between the Air Force’s F-16 and the Navy’s F-18

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-18 Hornet are both "lightweight" fighters. But they also have some big differences.

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Aircraft

The B-32 Dominator was the B-29 Superfortress’ WWII understudy

Although pieces like noses and turrets are preserved in museums and private collections, no complete examples of the B-32 survive today.