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Military News

The 2024 US military will be the smallest since before WWII

Down nearly 64,000 troops in the last three years, America's military will be the smallest since before the start of WWII, shining a spotlight on the military recruiting crisis.

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Resources

Best Christmas gift for hunters: trail cameras for every budget

Trail cameras are one of the simplest ways to keep your eyes on the hunting prize, and an awesome Christmas gift.

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Resources

5 effective practices for small unit leaders

From solid chow practices to setting a good example, here's what you need to know (and do!) to be an effective small unit leader.

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Family & MilSpouse

Santa letter for alternate delivery dates – free download

Working on Christmas Eve is the worst. WATM has a special letter from Santa letting you schedule your own delivery date when your family can be together.

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Entertainment

Bob Gunton: From the front lines of Vietnam to ‘Shawshank Redemption,’ an incredible life

You probably know Bob Gunton best as the warden from Shawshank Redemption. Get to know the man behind the role in this incredible interview, exclusively on WATM.

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Air Force

NORAD declassifies Santa’s location

Sixty-eight years ago, a child accidentally called the super secret "red phone," wanting Santa's location. Now, NORAD tracks Santa every year.

shellback certificate
Entertainment

5 of the rarest unofficial US Navy ‘certificates’

Sailors are often inducted into an unofficial 'order' and, with that order, typically comes eligibility for a Navy certificate. Who doesn't want to be a shellback?

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Afghanistan War

The odd and beautiful art form of the Afghan war rug

The Afghan War Rug is a beautiful art form sharing the history of the country.

Top Gun 2 training
Movies

‘Top Gun 2’ cast went through legit military training exercises

It’s no surprise that Tom Cruise wanted the Top Gun cast 2 to film Top Gun: Maverick in F/A-18 Super Hornets.

skull on peleliu
World War II

Eugene Sledge: ‘Sledgehammer’ and the ‘Old Breed in Hell’ from WWII

Eugene Sledge was so adept at combat he earned the nickname "The Sledgehammer." His book, With the Old Breed, is incomparable.

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Military News

Israel bought nearly 14,000 tank shells for over $106M

Wars are fought with tanks and guns, but those weapons need ammunition. In Israel's case, that includes nearly 14,000 tank shells from the United States.

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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 person wearing a red and gray jacket and a brown knit hat with a pom-pom is placing a green wreath with a red bow on a white gravestone in a cemetery. The gravestone is inscribed with the name "Pearl D" and dates "November 16, 1903 - December 17, 1973." Rows of similar white gravestones with wreaths are visible in the background.
Resources

How to participate in Wreaths Across America this weekend

Wreaths Across America has become a sacred event for many families wishing to honor the fallen. Here's how you can participate.

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Firearms

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.

Two World War II pilots stand in front of a vintage military bomber plane with the nose art "Our Baby" painted on it. Both men wear leather flight jackets with shearling collars and military caps. The plane has four propellers and a glass nose turret with mounted machine guns. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic atmosphere.
Movies

‘Masters of the Air’ trailer honors the ‘Bloody Hundredth’ of WWII

The Eighth Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group earned the nickname ‘The Bloody 100th’ due to its brutal encounters. Now, their story will be told in Masters of the Air.

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Firearms

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.

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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.
Artillery

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.