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A Naval Academy midshipman and West Point cadet hug in the Gillette stadium
Sports

BFFs reunited at Army-Navy game

Army-Navy is steeped in traditions with so many incredible moments. Watching these two high school besties reunite was one of them.

A soldier wearing camouflage gear, protective earmuffs, and sunglasses is aiming and firing a tan and black assault rifle, with a spent cartridge casing ejecting from the weapon. Two other soldiers in similar gear are visible in the background, also holding rifles. The scene is outdoors under a clear blue sky.
Weapons

This AR trigger is approved by Special Operations

Trigger press can mean the difference between a hit and a miss. In combat, this can mean the difference between life and death.

A man wearing an orange life jacket and a black knit cap is holding a black shotgun. He is standing near water with a foggy bridge in the background. The life jacket has a patch with an emblem and stripes on it.
Weapons

Remington leaving New York after 200 years

Although it has seen layoffs, temporary closures, and bankruptcies, Remington's 2020 bankruptcy was the beginning of the end for the historic factory.

Two men are unloading or moving large wooden crates or frames in an indoor space. One man is facing away from the camera, lifting or holding a crate, while the other man, wearing a hat and glasses, is assisting by holding the crate from the side. There are several other large wooden crates or panels stacked nearby. The setting appears to be a storage or loading area with a truck partially visible on the left side.
World War II

Where the National Gallery hid America’s treasures after Pearl Harbor

With German U-boats prowling the American east coast, the National Gallery of Art in D.C. needed a safe place to store its prized pieces. Here's where they hid them.

A large military self-propelled artillery vehicle with a long barrel and six wheels is positioned on grass. It is painted in camouflage green and has the markings "EB SLASH" on the front. Surrounding the vehicle are seven soldiers in green camouflage uniforms, holding rifles. In the background, there are trees and additional military vehicles.
Vehicles

The awesome Archer artillery system Ukraine is finally using

The Swedish Archer artillery system allows a single gun to put three rounds on target at once and then quickly move.

An elderly man with white hair and glasses, wearing a blue plaid shirt, is sitting at a wooden table with an open book in front of him. He has an expression of surprise or shock, with his mouth open and eyes wide. Behind him is a wall with a framed geometric quilt pattern.
Entertainment

Meet the 81-year-old Navy vet and TikTok influencer with 53 million likes

Patriotic Kenny is a national treasure. Watch just one of his "TicTac" videos and see for yourself.

A group of six people standing in front of a blue backdrop with "Army Navy" and "USAA" logos. From left to right: a man in a black coat and gloves holding a phone, a man in a Navy uniform with a white sailor hat, a woman with long dark hair wearing a black sweater and holding an orange scarf, a tall man in a white quarter-zip pullover with an "Army Navy" logo, a man in a red sweater and black scarf, and a man in a dark coat, blue scarf, and black beanie with a patch. They are all smiling.
Sports

Rob Gronkowski and USAA give two cars away to military families in need

Rob Gronkowski loves giving back to the military. Today, he got to do so in the way of two cars for deserving military families.

These cheerleaders will kill for you
Sports

These cheerleaders will kill for you

Army-Navy is so much more than football.

A large explosion with billowing smoke occurs near a waterfront, with a wooden pier extending into the water in the foreground. Palm fronds hang from the top of the image, partially framing the scene. The explosion produces bright flashes and thick dark smoke rising into the sky.
World War II

December 7, 1941, will live in infamy, but December 8 proved to have the most impact for Americans

We all remember Pearl Harbor. But December 8, 1941, carried a significant amount of impact, too. Oh

A side-by-side comparison of a man kneeling in two different time periods. On the left, a black-and-white photo shows him as a young soldier in military uniform, helmet, and boots, kneeling on one knee outdoors near buildings. On the right, a color photo shows the same man elderly, wearing a hat, glasses, a dark blazer, light blue shirt, gray pants, and black shoes, kneeling on one knee on grass in a sunny outdoor setting.
Movies and TV

Norman Lear, World War II veteran, mogul TV producer dies at 101

Norman Lear, most known for his TV producing as the creator of such shows as All in the Family and The Jeffersons, also lived a life of service.

Su-57
Aircraft

5 things you didn’t know about the Su-57 5th-generation fighter

Russia's match to the Raptor is the Sukhoi Su-57. The single-seat, twin-engine, multirole fighter was Russia's first with stealth technology.

This ‘Herky Bird’ is a favorite of Rangers and special operators
Aircraft

This ‘Herky Bird’ is a favorite of Rangers and special operators

Special operations forces have long been fans of the C-130, more affectionately called the Herky Bird. Why not? It's one of the most versatile platforms available.

Left side: Black and white vintage photo of a man in a military uniform with a cap, featuring a mustache. Right side: Close-up color photo of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white sports jersey with red and yellow accents.
Sports

Travis Kelce’s grandfather was shot down 3 times during WWII

Both Travis Kelce's and Taylor Swift's grandfathers served during WWII. Kelce's was awarded a Purple Heart after being shot down a third time.

A large ship is sinking and engulfed in thick black smoke, with its structure tilted heavily to one side. The water around the ship is calm, contrasting with the intense smoke rising from the vessel. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the dramatic scene.
World War II

This British attack was the blueprint for Pearl Harbor

Planning for the attack on Pearl Harbor was spearheaded by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto starting in 1941. However, his inspiration came from British Navy Admiral Andrew Cunningham the year before.

Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering a speech at a podium with multiple microphones labeled NBC, MBS, and CBS. Behind him, two men are seated on an elevated platform, one in a suit and the other in judicial robes. A uniformed officer is seated to the right, holding papers. The setting appears to be a formal government chamber with an American flag backdrop.
World War II

The one vote against war with Japan after Pearl Harbor

Answering Roosevelt's request to avenge Pearl Harbor, Congress voted to declare war with 82-0 in the Senate but 388-1 in the House.

A woman in a flowing dress runs toward a group of men with outstretched arms, offering a loaf of bread. The men, some armed and one wearing a hat, eagerly reach out to her. In the background, a group of people watch, and there is a scene of armed conflict with soldiers firing weapons. A dog runs near the woman, and a tree stands to the right. The setting appears to be outdoors with a rustic fence and scattered objects on the ground.
Revolutionary War

How a teenage girl with an ‘apron full of gunpowder’ won the Siege of Fort Henry

You may never have heard of Betty Zane, but the teenage girl saved a fort by dashing through enemy fire in the "gunpowder exploit."

A black and white photo showing a large explosion with thick black smoke billowing in the background at an airfield. Several military aircraft are parked on the ground, some damaged, with a few people in uniform walking or standing nearby. The scene appears chaotic, with debris and wreckage scattered across the airfield.
World War II

15 Medals of Honor awarded at Pearl Harbor

Here are 15 heroes recognized with the Medal of Honor for their uncommon valor on that day.

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941
World War II

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941

While we've all heard of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, there were other coordinated attacks across the world that day.

9 times a submarine sank an aircraft carrier
Navy

9 times a submarine sank an aircraft carrier

Every once in a while, a submarine gets a real chance at sinking an aircraft carrier and will risk the boat to do so.

Today in military history: First Medal of Honor of Vietnam War awarded
History

Today in military history: First Medal of Honor of Vietnam War awarded

On Dec. 5, 1964, Captain Roger Donlon was awarded the first Medal of Honor for action in the Vietnam War.