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Today in Military History

Today in military history: Siege of Knoxville begins

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Army

Why US destroyed last of its chemical weapons supply

It’s the end of an era for American weapons, an era that began more than a hundred years ago during World War I: Chemical weapons.

Israel’s latest tank was just in time for the Hamas war
Tanks

Israel’s latest tank was just in time for the Hamas war

A person wearing a light gray uniform, helmet, and body armor is holding a rifle with a wooden stock. In the background, several people stand on raised platforms, some dressed in similar uniforms and others in civilian clothing, with trees and foliage behind them. The scene appears tense and serious.
Movies

‘The Hunger Games’ actually got these rifles right

The Hunger Games' dystopia features advanced technology like cloaked hovercrafts and genetically-optimized animals. However, armed conflict still relies on conventional firearms that we know.

Cropped image of the USS Constellation from original painting.
History

The Navy’s first victory over a foreign ship was an amazing sucker punch

The ship USS Constellation scored the first American victory over a foreign ship thanks to a sucker punch and a disciplined crew.

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Entertainment

The SAS ‘Nairobi Ninja’ wrote a children’s book

Wearing a balaclava, pictures of Craighead were posted on the internet, earning nicknames like “Obi-Wan Nairobi” and “The Nairobi Ninja.”

Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg
World War II

Today in military history: Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg

On November 16, 1940, the Royal Air Force bombed the German city of Hamburg.

A group photo of the Project Recover team
Movies

Discovery’s ‘Expedition Unknown’ seeks to recover 200 lost American heroes

In Discovery Channel's new season of Expedition Unknown, host Josh Gates works with Project Recover to return heroes lost at sea in WWII, back home.

Starship megarocket launches
Space Force

SpaceX gets FAA approval for ‘megarocket’ launch to infinity and beyond on Friday

SpaceX got regulatory approval today for the second launch of Starship. SpaceX announced the launch is scheduled for Friday, faster than most meetings at DOD are scheduled.

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History

Where did the term ‘Doughboy’ come from?

Doughboy might sound like something from Pillsbury, but the term has much more meaning to our military.

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Movies

4 more military solutions to horror film villains

We forecast one casualty.

march to the sea
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Sherman begins infamous march to the sea

Ruined flats in Limehouse, East London. Hughes Mansions, Vallance Road, following the explosion of the last German V2 rocket to fall on London, 27 March 1945.
Feature

A man found a piece of a V-2 rocket in his cheek 77 years later

In WWII, a V-2 rocket slammed into the ground outside of a 14-year-old boy's London home. Eric Horne, luckily, suffered only minor wounds.

Artist’s concept for energy web platform
Technology

DARPA is developing laser technology to transfer power all over the world

DARPA, has developed a laser technology that has enough energy to power machines thousands of miles away around the globe.

Three sailors grill ribs on a smoker
Humor

A jingle so catchy, you’ll be singing it in formation

An iconic jingle of this super military-friendly brand has gotten a 2023 makeover and it's better than ever.

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Resources

The best resources banks and aid societies offered during past shutdowns

Military-connected banks don't sit on their hands during shutdowns.

Man in suit to protect from deadliest chemical weapons
Weapons

Top 5 deadliest chemical weapons ever created

Before the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) began, countries were creating the deadliest chemical weapons ever conceived.

Portrait of Benedict Arnold and his Oath of Allegiance.
Revolutionary War

Benedict Arnold’s traitorous march into Virginia

Benedict Arnold literally spent months between his betrayal and the end of the war raiding around Connecticut and Virginia.

German Panzer on Utah Beach.
World War II

This panzer counterattack actually reached Normandy beaches

The panzers in Normandy did launch a counterattack, but only one unit actually reached the sands. Fortunately, they had a bad time.

Faces of five Night Stalkers killed in training accident with unit logo shown.
Army

5 Special Operators killed in training accident Friday identified

Department of Defense has released the names of the five Special Operators killed in a training accident on Friday. Never forget.