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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.

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

George Clooney sold his watch to build homes for wounded veterans

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

A person dressed in military gear and a hooded jacket is holding a small white drone with the word "COSMOLOT" and a logo on its tail. The scene is outdoors with a grassy field on one side and leafless trees on the other under a clear blue sky.
Drones

Ukraine shows how to do more damage with less drones

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.

A chef wearing a white hat, navy blue uniform with a patch, and blue gloves is handling freshly baked bread loaves on a tray in a commercial kitchen. Various containers and bottles are visible in the foreground, with industrial ovens in the background.
Feature

How many pounds of turkey will the US Navy cook this Thanksgiving?

It takes a lot of turkey to feed the U.S. Navy worldwide, and 9,680 pounds of green bean casserole (actual number!).

A person in military camouflage uniform and boots is sitting cross-legged on a gravel path, eating a meal from a military ration pack. Several unopened and opened ration packets are scattered on the ground around them. The background features green trees and bushes with a cloudy sky overhead.
Humor

5 MRE hacks, just in time for Thanksgiving

If you can't be home for the holidays, you can at least mix up the MRE monotony with these 5 hacks.

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 Life

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.

This watch approved by the legendary British Para Regiment
Survival

This watch approved by the legendary British Para Regiment

JFK
Today in Military History

Today in military history: JFK assassination

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.
Army

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

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

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.

Picture of President Kennedy in the limousine in Dallas, Texas, on Main Street, minutes before the assassination. Also in the presidential limousine are Jackie Kennedy, Texas Governor John Connally, and his wife, Nellie.
Feature

60 years later, we remember John F. Kennedy’s assassination

"I'll never forget." For those who lived through the John F. Kennedy assassination 60 years ago, it may as well have happened yesterday.

An elderly man wearing a beige cardigan, pink shirt, and beige cap is standing at a pharmacy counter, interacting with a female pharmacist in a white coat. The counter has various medication bottles and boxes, and shelves filled with pharmaceutical products are visible in the background.

Helping veterans navigate Medicare options

Humana has a team dedicated to supporting veterans and addressing their health care needs.

Army and Navy football helmets
Sports

Army-Navy 2023 uniforms embody the land-sea rivalry

It's the most wonderful time of the year: Army-Navy football! And this year's uniforms don't disappoint.

From investigating the Kennedy Assassination to ‘The Wonder Years,’ Dan Lauria has done it all
Military News

From investigating the Kennedy Assassination to ‘The Wonder Years,’ Dan Lauria has done it all

Pentagon aerial view
Resources

5 things you didn’t know about the Pentagon

We know you know it's five sides, but we can almost guarantee one of these things you didn't know about the Pentagon will surprise you.

Rommel inspecting 21st Panzer Division in May, 1944. Image: German Federal Archives.
World War II

This was one of the worst assignments in World War II

The static divisions were the lowest of the low when it came to resource requests.

Damage from a Russian shelling at a Ukraine kindergarten
Military News

Ukraine building schools as hardened bunkers

New Ukrainian schools are built to withstand S-300 missile strikes. As insane as it sounds, Ukraine actually needs these hardened schools.

A missile is being launched from a military vehicle on the ground, with bright flames and thick smoke surrounding the launch area. The sky above is clear with some scattered clouds, and there are tall poles near the launch site.
Military Branches

Israel’s hypersonic anti-ballistic missile was used in combat for the first time

Israel Aerospace Industries led the development of the Hetz (Hebrew for Arrow) 3 exoatmospheric hypersonic anti-ballistic missile.

Silhouette of a military missile launcher system positioned on a flat surface at sunset, with the sun low on the horizon and a clear sky in the background.
Feature

Israel leasing two Iron Domes from US

Using advanced radar and high-speed precision missiles, Iron Dome can detect and intercept incoming munitions like rockets and artillery. We're sending two to Israel.