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A man in a black suit and red tie is speaking to a man in a white naval uniform adorned with medals and gold epaulets. Behind them, four young men in white naval uniforms and white hats with black bands are standing, some with serious expressions. The background is outdoors with greenery visible.
Military News

Where is Russia’s next wave of men coming from?

Common wisdom says that Russia can conscript many more men than Ukraine, allowing it to outlast the West. It's probably wrong.

By Logan Nye

Two uniformed service members look at papers with a woman
Employment

New survey highlights best careers for veterans after service

Navy Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Hire Heroes USA®, surveyed over 1,000 veterans to identify the top careers and most important characteristics of their ideal job after military service.

By Navy Federal Credit Union

A worn and textured American flag with faded colors on the left side, next to a woman in a recording studio on the right. The woman is wearing a black tank top with "The G..." visible on it, a black visor, and large headphones. She is speaking into a microphone and smiling, with a computer keyboard and mouse on the desk in front of her. The background wall is blue, and the image is bordered by vertical red, white, and blue stripes.
Family

Navy SEAL spouse finds her way, one story at a time

Surinder Goode believes everyone has a story worth telling.

By Jessica Manfre

a ukranian soldier fires weapons
Military News

Ukraine slowly tipping artillery battle

While Ukraine cannot put the mass of fire downrange that Russia can, it is slowly whittling away Russia's artillery advantage.

By Logan Nye

Meme of E3 Mafia
Military Culture

7 unofficial rules the E4 Mafia lives by

Even the E4 Mafia has a few bylaws they must never break.

By Eric Milzarski

5 best job boards for veterans
Employment

5 best job boards for veterans

Job searching can be stressful. Here are 5 of the best veteran job boards to help with your hunt.

By Miguel Ortiz

Three soldiers in white and gray camouflage gear stand in a snowy forest with tall trees. They wear helmets with headsets and carry rifles, with backpacks and tactical equipment attached to their uniforms. Sunlight filters through the misty trees, creating a soft, diffused light.
Gaming

Modern Warfare 3’s campaign is a mixed bag of realism and Call of Duty homages

There's plenty to love about Modern Warfare's reboot, especially the inclusion of these firearms.

By Miguel Ortiz

Central Intelligence Agency seal on a floor, a man wearing a white T-shirt with "KGB is for me" printed on it and a red bandana around his neck, a black-and-white photo of St. Basil's Cathedral and a Russian flag, two men in black jackets detaining a man in a blue shirt, a U.S. Department of Justice FBI seal and text, and a black-and-white photo of two men, one in military uniform and the other with long hair and a beard.
History

America’s highest-ranking spy, traitor and no-good human being, Jim Nicholson, released from prison

America's most notorious, double-dealing spy, Jim Nicholson, was officially released from prison on Friday, according to the Federal Burea of Prisons. Here's how really awful he was/is.

By Jessica Evans

A man wearing a white astronaut suit with an American flag patch on the shoulder is inside a spacecraft cockpit. He has a headset with a microphone on and is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. The background shows various control panels and instruments. The man is wearing a wristwatch and a ring on his left hand.
History

How Omega Speedmaster became first NASA-approved watch for space flight

The Omega Speedmaster was the first watch that NASA declared as “flight-qualified for all manned space missions."

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of men in military camouflage uniforms are indoors, with one man in the center holding a black firearm and shaking hands with an older man in a dark suit. A Ukrainian flag is visible on the wall behind them. The setting appears to be a room with beige walls and a patterned ceiling.
Heroes

Why Kyiv has a street named after John McCain

John McCain was an fervent supporter of the Ukrainian people and an ardent critic of Russia.

By Miguel Ortiz

Why military leaders knew World War I would be terrible
World War I

Why military leaders knew World War I would be terrible

By Logan Nye

Map showing the quarantine of Cuba and U.S. invasion plans in October 1962. The map highlights missile ranges from Newfoundland to San Francisco (IRBM) and Washington to Dallas (MRBM), airfields, Soviet combat groups, and planned U.S. invasion routes. The inset details the invasion plan: the 101st Airborne was to secure beaches at Mariel for the 1st Armored, the 82nd Airborne was to take airfields near Havana and San Antonio de los Baños, and Marines were to land east of Havana. U.S. units aimed to capture missile sites at San Cristóbal, Saqua la Grande, and Remedios, with U.S. troops at Guantánamo Bay serving as a diversionary force.
Cold War

That time the CIA tried to topple Castro

Officially greenlit on November 30, 1961, the operation aimed to incite a "revolutionary" atmosphere in Cuba that would ultimately lead to Castro's downfall.

By Jessica Evans

A black and white illustration depicts Count de Rochambeau, a French general, reviewing French troops. The soldiers are dressed in 18th-century military uniforms with tall hats adorned with plumes, cross belts, and knee-length breeches. The general stands to the right, holding a staff or baton, while the troops stand in formation facing him. One soldier near the center holds a large flag. The ground is textured with grass and small plants. The caption below reads: "COUNT DE ROCHAMBEAU French General of the Land Forces in America Reviewing the French Troops.
Revolutionary War

The French army and navy that saved America’s bacon

About 10,000 French troops and dozens of ships fought directly with American forces in the War for Independence.

By Logan Nye

A large group of people, including men, women, and children, are gathered in front of a modern single-story house with a gray roof and white walls. Many are smiling and raising their hands in celebration. One person in a wheelchair is positioned on the left side. A tall flagpole with a blue flag stands prominently in front of the house. The group appears to be outdoors on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.
Movies and TV

George Clooney sold his watch to build homes for wounded veterans

George Clooney auctioned the very watch off his wrist for a great cause.

By Miguel Ortiz

A detailed black and white engraving depicts a violent battle scene between Native American warriors and armed soldiers or settlers. The Native Americans, some wearing feathered headdresses, are firing rifles and engaging in close combat. One Native American is on horseback, appearing to be shot or wounded. The soldiers or settlers, dressed in 19th-century frontier attire with hats and bandoliers, are aiming rifles and pistols at the Native Americans. Teepees and smoke from gunfire fill the background, emphasizing the intensity of the conflict. The scene captures a chaotic and dramatic moment of confrontation.
Civil War

Why the Union Army fielded a unit of Confederate defectors against Native tribes

President Lincoln was looking for new recruits wherever he could find them.

By Team Mighty

A group of people standing in line at a buffet-style food serving station. Several individuals wearing white paper hats and blue gloves are serving food from large trays and slow cookers. The person in the foreground on the right is wearing a military flight suit with an American flag patch and is using tongs to serve asparagus onto a plate held by a man in a green hoodie with an American flag patch on the sleeve. The setting appears to be indoors with white paneled walls and overhead lighting.
Military Culture

Military traditions for deployed troops celebrating Thanksgiving

While you're deployed, weekends aren't really a thing and neither are most holidays. But Thanksgiving always carries some special traditions.

By Eric Milzarski

This watch approved by the legendary British Para Regiment
Special Operations

This watch approved by the legendary British Para Regiment

By Miguel Ortiz

JFK
History

Today in military history: JFK assassination

By Team Mighty

Inside a cockpit with illuminated control panels, four people are seated wearing headsets and festive holiday hats, including a Santa hat and elf hats. One person is dressed in a red Santa suit, while another wears camouflage military attire. The view outside shows a calm, blue ocean.
Military News

Alaska National Guard’s ‘Operation Santa Claus’ became a life flight

This year, Operation Santa Claus also became a lifesaving mission.

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school
World War II

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school

To give war correspondents a first-hand look at the air war, the U.S. Army Air Forces' 8th Air Force permitted eight journalists to fly bomber missions over Germany in 1943. Walter Cronkite was one of them.

By Miguel Ortiz