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Revolutionary War

American leaders launched 3 fleets during the Revolution

In addition to the Continental Navy, America launched two more fleets during the Revolutionary War, one under George Washington and one under Benedict Arnold.

5 major complaints Marines have about the M16A4
Weapons

5 major complaints Marines have about the M16A4

The M16A4 was the standard service rifle for the Marine Corps until October 2015, when it was decided that the M4 Carbine would replace them in infantry battalions.

infantry drones
History

The mythical origin of the sniper’s ghillie suit

Who doesn't love a good ghillie suit? Here's how it all began.

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII
World War II

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII

Susan Cuddy would not only be the first Asian-American woman to join the U.S. Navy, she was also the first female gunnery officer.

A naval battle scene featuring multiple large sailing ships with billowing sails and flags, engaged in combat on a choppy sea. Smoke from cannon fire rises between the ships, set against a cloudy sky. The ships are arranged in a loose formation, with some closer to the viewer and others fading into the distance.
Revolutionary War

The last battle of the Revolution was off India in 1783

The last battle of the Revolutionary War took place in India six months after the end of hostilities in North America.

US Army soldier
Military Culture

13 of the best Army jokes on the internet

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? You'll tell these funny Army jokes as often as those war stories. THERE I WAS!

An orange tabby cat with white markings lying on a dark gray couch cushion. The image is overlaid with futuristic HUD-style graphics, including circular radar-like elements, data readouts, and text such as "THIS IS A TEST" and "TATERS THE CAT ORANGE TABBY." The NASA logo is visible in the upper right corner.
Technology

NASA beams first video from deep space… of a cat named Taters

Who doesn't love a good cat video? NASA beamed one from deep space.

Mugshot of a woman with short brown hair wearing a sleeveless teal top, holding a black placard with white text displaying the name "Ana Belen Montes," date of birth "02-28-57," and other identification details dated "09 21 2001." Next to the mugshot is a Cuban flag waving on a flagpole against a clear blue sky. The flag features blue and white stripes with a red triangle and a white star.
History

‘A very deadly woman:’ Ana Montes released from jail

Ana Montes was billed as a "very deadly woman" who had "blood on her hands," per the investigators who put her in jail. Now, she's out.

Two male pilots in flight suits and sunglasses stand on an aircraft carrier deck, smiling with one pilot's arm around the other's shoulder. Behind them is a gray fighter jet with the number "404" visible on its nose. One pilot holds a helmet decorated with a shark mouth design. The sky is clear with some clouds.
Movies and TV

The real-life TOPGUN advisors made cameos in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Vital to the success of both Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick were their technical advisors. These real-life TOPGUN instructors were rewarded for their expertise with cameos.

A man with light brown hair wearing a beige long-sleeve shirt, a black vest, and dark pants stands with a confident expression. He holds a futuristic blaster in his right hand and has a gun holster and belt with equipment around his waist. The background features a dimly lit industrial setting with metal pipes and beams.
Movies and TV

Han Solo’s blaster sold for over $1 million

It is the largest known sum of money paid for a movie prop gun.

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms operate a large artillery cannon positioned on grassy terrain. One soldier stands to the left of the cannon, while the other is moving quickly to the right. The cannon is firing, with smoke and the barrel's recoil visible. The background shows a foggy or overcast sky with some greenery.
Military News

Army putting popular howitzer back into production

The Army’s move to acquire more M777s will replenish its stocks and ensure the force is equipped to fight.

Eight male rowers in white tank tops with "USA" printed in red are rowing in a long, narrow boat on a body of water. The rowers are synchronized, each holding a wooden oar, with trees and a buoy visible in the background.
Movies and TV

The ‘Boys in the Boat’ is a great and inspirational true story

The Boys in the Boat is a wonderful, true story of overcoming the odds, facing defeat and winning against the Nazi superpower of Germany.

A red missile is being launched from a ground-based launcher in a desert landscape. The missile is ascending at an angle, leaving a thick white smoke trail behind. The background features distant mountains under a clear sky.
Military News

NATO is buying 1,000 Patriot missiles for $5.5B

As the Russo-Ukrainian War continues and escalates, NATO is taking steps to strengthen its defenses, including a contract for 1,000 Patriot missiles.

The NHL stars of WWII
Sports

20 NHL stars who served during World War II

From the ice to the battlefield, these 20 men paused their NHL careers to serve their countries in World War II.

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is firing a mounted machine gun from the open side of a helicopter over the ocean. The machine gun is discharging bullets, with visible shell casings ejecting and a muzzle flash at the barrel. The background shows a vast expanse of water under a clear sky.
Military News

Navy helicopters sunk Iran-backed Houthi boats

Engagements between the U.S. Navy and the Houthis escalated further on December 31, 2023, when Houthi small boats fired on Navy helicopters.

A group of eleven people dressed in formal attire posing together on a stage. The men are wearing tuxedos with bow ties, and the women are wearing elegant dresses in various styles and colors, including silver, black, and a dress with a yellow-green lace detail. One woman in a silver dress is holding a glass. The background features a blue lattice structure with illuminated numbers and a dark curtain.
Featured

A Mighty Year: A look back at 2023’s best moments

2023 was one for the WATM record books. Great content, exceptional events and mighty awards! Here are our best pieces and moments from the year. Cheers!

Former Marine scout sniper Justin Governale
Sports

Badass Marine scout sniper was an MMA fighter and is pretty damn funny, too

Justin Governale has persevered through tough situations, but it didn’t start on the battlefield as a Marine. 

A glock pistol composite with Gaston Glock
Weapons

Gaston Glock, inventor of Glock pistol, dead at 94

Named for its inventor, Gaston Glock, the GLOCK company is one of most recognizable in the firearms and manufacturing industries around the world.

barbie in front of a WWII plane
Movies and TV

Barbie’s surprising connection with World War II

Barbie, the international icon, was born in 1959. But before her birth, there was a strong WWII connection.

A United States Navy propeller aircraft, marked with the number 22 and "VRC-30," is captured mid-air just above the deck of an aircraft carrier, with the ocean and clear blue sky in the background. The aircraft's landing gear is extended, and several crew members are visible on the deck.
Aircraft

The C-2 Greyhound is subbing in for the grounded CMV-22 Osprey

Unlike the C-2A Greyhound, the Osprey is able to carry the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine that powers the F-35 Lightning II.