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IDF poofy chef hats israel agilite
Tactical

Why Israeli soldiers wear mitznefet—poofy ‘chef’s hats’—on their helmets

You won't see them on any other army in the world.

Trophy APS mounted on Israeli tank.
Vehicles

Israeli Trophy Active Protection System is like a mini Iron Dome for vehicles

Adding another layer of protection to vehicles, Israel introduced the Trophy APS (active protection system).

F-8 Crusader on aircraft carrier USS Midway.
Aircraft

F-8 Crusader: The last gunfighter of Vietnam

The Chance-Vought F8 Crusader was the U.S. Navy’s premier single-engine jet air superiority fighter from 1957 to 1976.

Marine Corps duck during the Battle of Tarawa.
World War II

A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa

It wouldn’t have stood out among all the other Marines fighting if Sgt. Cornelius hadn’t been a hard-drinking, hard-fighting duck.

Israeli army Merkava battle tanks deploy along the border with the Gaza Strip.
Military News

10 incredible facts about Israeli Defense Forces

Take a look at these fascinating facts surrounding the Israeli military, or Israeli Defense Forces, and how they operate.

charge of the light brigade
War History

Today in military history: Charge of the Light Brigade

The “Charge of the Light Brigade” has become shorthand for a military disaster, especially one that is filled with heroics.

Tomb of the unknown soldier ceremony.
Army

Today in military history: First ‘Unknown Soldier’ selected for Tomb

On Oct. 24, 1921, U.S. Sergeant Edward Younger selected the body of the first “Unknown Soldier” to be honored from World War I.

wwii dive bomber
World War II

The Army Air Forces had a dive bomber during WWII

By climbing to a high altitude and descending nearly vertically, a dive bomber pilot could keep the target in sight during the run.

Train station showing differences between North and South Korea.
Korean War

These are the subtle differences between North and South Korea

With two very different styles of government, North Korea and South Korea have many differences between them.

An older retired sailor stands next to a younger sailor in uniform.
Military Culture

8 reasons why everyone knows you were in the military

We all like to pretend we're beautiful and unique, don't we?

soviet fighter jet intercepted
Air Force

That time the USAF intercepted a pilotless Soviet fighter

As it turns out, the Soviet fighter had originated from Bagicz Airbase on what was supposed to be a regular training mission.

JFK announces blockade of Cuba.
History

Today in military history: Kennedy announces blockade of Cuba

On Oct. 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy announced a blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is the history of the event.

most decorated green beret shown saving a child in vietnam.
Vietnam War

This Green Beret is considered one of the most decorated soldiers of all time

Green Beret Robert Howard came from a very patriotic family and is now considered one of the most decorated soldiers of all time.

Navy aircraft carrier with planes on the deck floats through the ocean with people who were interested in joining the navy.
Military Life

5 things we wish we knew before joining the Navy

Joining the Navy is one of the best learning experiences for a young adult — especially if it's their first time away from home.

a-37a dragonfly plane flying.
Aircraft

This Dragonfly stung the Communists in Vietnam

Cessna converted 39 T-37 Tweets into new A-37As, dubbed "Dragonfly." The converted planes performed so well, the Air Force ordered more.

Painting of the USS Constitution ship.
Navy

Today in military history: USS Constitution launched

The USS Constitution is currently the oldest active ship in the U.S. Navy. Launched in 1797 and one of the earliest ships to enter service.

A prototype Rotating detonation engine under test at the Marshall Space Flight Center
Technology

These fancy new rotating detonation engines explode constantly by design

They're noisy, but your next missile or military vehicle might have an RDE (rotating detonation engine) powerplant in it.

soviet transport plane copied this american aircraft.
Air Force

The Soviets ripped off this strange Boeing transport plane

The Soviets has had a history of ripping off American designs. The Tu-4 "Bull" was pretty much an unlicensed bolt-for-bolt copy of the B-29.

military troops loading onto an airplane.
Military Culture

7 reasons the Air Force hates on the Army

It's a well-known fact the Air Force literally came from the Army. And the Air Force doesn't like living in its shadow one bit.

captured troops raising their hands in pow camp.
War History

7 troops who would get executed when captured by their enemy

War is brutal. It makes people do harsh things. The following 7 troops would be executed immediately after capture.