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paper tigers
Military News

The 4 biggest ‘paper tiger’ armies in the world today

"Paper tiger" refers to something that seems stronger than it really is. These 4 armies best match that standard.

m1 garand
Weapons

Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets

Described by General George S. Patton as "the greatest battle implement ever devised," the M1 Garand is one of the most iconic U.S. military rifles.

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary War

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

Nicolas Cage knew there was writing on the back. But do you think he knew these other fun facts about the Declaration of Independence?

PLA Marines China's Elite Special Operations Forces
Special Operations

Who wins a fight between Chinese and American special operations

Though untested, Chinese operators are starting to make their existence felt.

A man dressed in a vintage military pilot uniform stands in front of a World War II-era fighter plane. He wears a brown leather jacket with a patch on the chest, a tan military cap, and beige trousers. The plane behind him is silver with a red nose and the name "MARGO" painted in red on the side. The background shows a partly cloudy sky.
Movies and TV

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

The penultimate episode of Masters of the Air introduces the Tuskegee Airmen of the 99th Pursuit Squadron.

ammo
Cold War

Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets

We've heard of boiling eggs. Chicken. Pasta. Shrimp. But bullets?

A detailed black and white illustration depicts a medieval scene by the sea. On the left, a stern-looking knight in armor with a chainmail shirt and a helmet stands beside a horse adorned with a decorative bridle. The knight holds a shield and has one hand on his hip. To the right, a regal woman wearing a crown and a long gown sits on an ornate throne carried by four men dressed in tunics and carrying staffs. The background shows a coastal fortress or castle with the sea and a ship visible in the distance under a sky filled with dynamic, streaked clouds.
War History

How Hannibal Barca took on the world

Hannibal's innovative tactics continue to be studied and admired by military strategists to this day.

A wristwatch with a brown dial and beige leather strap resting on a rifle magazine loaded with two bullets. The rifle has a wooden stock and metal receiver with markings indicating it is a U.S. Rifle Cal. .30 M1 Springfield Armory. A brown leather strap is also visible in the foreground.
Tactical

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past

From coordinating infantry charges in WWI to ensuring a raiding special forces team gets off the X before enemy reinforcements arrive, watches have a special place in history.

rockwell timeless artists
Heroes

5 timeless artists who served their country

These five artists have more in common than just their iconic works - they also served in the military.

We build, we fight: Seabees through history
History

We build, we fight: Seabees through history

What better way to celebrate the Seabee's birthday than to honor their history and learn more about their incredible work around the world.

A group of eight men dressed in vintage military uniforms standing outdoors on a grassy field with wooden crates scattered around. The sky is overcast, and the men appear serious and focused, with some wearing leather jackets and others in green sweaters or shirts. The setting suggests a historical or wartime context.
Movies and TV

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

In the 7th episode of Masters of the Air, the men from the 100th Bomb Group face the struggle of survival in the Stalag Luft III POW camp.

Protestors in Iran burn an American flag.
Military News

Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024

Every year, the Council on Foreign Relations publishes the greatest threats to the American experiment. For the first time, the biggest one is already on U.S. soil.

Left: Navy Veterans Ally Islin and Lindsay Rheiner on a job site pose for a photo. Photo courtesy Doug Doan. Right: Independence Hydrogen worksite. Photo courtesy Doug Doan.
Employment

New hydrogen plant hires badass women veterans to kickstart the economy

Launching a green hydrogen company is no small task, but Independence Hydrogen founder Bill Lehner knew who he needed to hire to get it done. Enter the Valkyrie.

masters of the air and captain dale dye
Movies and TV

Exclusive interview with Capt Dale Dye, USMC (ret.) military advisor for ‘Masters of the Air’

From "Saving Private Ryan" to "Last of the Mohicans," (and so many more!), Capt. Dale Dye has had a profound influence in making sure Hollywood gets things right.

ronald gray military death row
Military News

The only 4 inmates on the US military’s death row

Even the military justice system has its worst offenders.

PLA uniforms
History

Why the Chinese military uses ridiculously blue uniforms

Why do some countries - like China - wear blue uniforms?

organic fuel robot eating EATER
Technology

The military made a robot that can eat organisms for fuel

The designers stressed heavily that the robot is not designed to eat the dead... but we know it could.

Larry Wilcox is a famous Marine Corps veteran who starred in the show "ChiPs"
Movies and TV

5 salty Marines who became famous actors after leaving the Corps

The Marine Corps sure knows how to pick 'em.

Marcus Luttrell holds his puppy
Special Operations

‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell went ‘John Wick’ on the guys who killed his dog

Marcus Luttrell was used to fighting enemies abroad. Then two gunmen murdered his dog at home.

That time the Army put a laser on an Apache attack helicopter
Technology

That time the Army put a laser on an Apache attack helicopter

What's better than lasers? Lasers on helicopters.