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Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) staff members offer resources, skills, and training aids during 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command suicide prevention training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 26, 2024. The JBLM SPP stressed the importance of using the resources, skills, and training to ensure strong and unified climates that reinforce getting assistance in order to mitigate suicides. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eve Moore)
Feature

U.S. military suicides rose in 2023 despite prevention efforts

By Kait Hanson

Artists Anya and Slava at work, PORCELAIN WAR © Picturehouse 2024
Movies

‘Porcelain War’ Trailer: A veteran’s glimpse into resilience and art amid conflict

By Tessa Robinson

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb
World War II

Today in military history: US drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima

By Team Mighty

Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’
Tanks

Why the Sherman tank was nicknamed ‘death trap’

By Tim Kirkpatrick

German general, left; paratroopers on D-Day, right
World War II

Why German General Wilhelm Falley ran right into paratroopers on D-Day

By Logan Nye

A group of eight men dressed in vintage military uniforms standing outdoors on a grassy field with wooden crates scattered around. The sky is overcast, and the men appear serious and focused, with some wearing leather jackets and others in green sweaters or shirts. The setting suggests a historical or wartime context.
Movies

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

Close-up of a man with a dirt-smudged face aiming through the scope of a sniper rifle, focusing intently. The background is blurred with natural green tones.
Movies

Dramatic war thriller, ‘Lonesome Soldier,’ delivers on every level

By Joel Searls

An elderly man in a dark suit stands smiling next to a large banner featuring a black-and-white photo of a young soldier in uniform. The banner reads "Ocean City Hometown Heroes" at the top and "We Proudly Honor" in large gold letters below the soldier's image. Other people are visible in the background, and the setting appears to be an indoor event or exhibit.
Vietnam War

It’s never too late to recognize our Vietnam Veterans

By Matt McAllister

A man wearing a vintage pilot outfit with a shearling-lined leather jacket, aviator goggles on his head, and a flight helmet is seated inside a military aircraft turret. He has a mustache and is looking slightly to the side with a focused expression. The interior of the turret shows mounted machine guns and ammunition belts.
Movies

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

By Miguel Ortiz

A photo collage of two Navy SEALs killed in the Gulf of Aden January 11, 2024.
Navy

Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice?

By Tessa Robinson

Norman Jewison speaks at a podium
World War II

Norman Jewison, WWII veteran and 12-time Oscar winner, dead at 97

By Joel Searls

A game board with six categories related to the US military: US Military History, Coast Guard, Marines, Army, Navy, and Air Force. Each category has five monetary values listed vertically: $200, $400, $600, $800, and $1000, all displayed in gold text on a blue background. The category titles are in white text on a dark blue background.
Entertainment

How many of these 25 military-related Jeopardy questions can you answer?

By Caroline Suber

Three soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and hats stand together outdoors. The soldier on the left holds a large mounted weapon, while the other two stand close by, all wearing tactical gear and serious expressions. The background is blurred, showing a sandy, rocky environment.
Desert Storm

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength

By Jessica Evans

a member of the Mujahideen carries a weapon on his soldier
Cold War

Operation Cyclone: The CIA’s covert program to arm the mujahideen

By Jessica Evans

A photo of Reinhard Heydrich and his vehicle which was bombed during Operation Anthropoid
Combat Stories

‘Operation Anthropoid:’ The assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague

By Jessica Evans

Russian SU-34s fly in formation with flares
Military News

Ukraine claims stunning hat trick – three kills of Su-34s

By Logan Nye

An elderly man with white curly hair and glasses is seated, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and red patterned tie. He is gesturing with his right hand while speaking, with a microphone clipped to his tie. The background is a gradient of purple and blue.
Wars

Henry Kissinger, war criminal or beloved diplomat depending on who you ask, dead at 100

By Tessa Robinson

A man in camouflage clothing and a dark beanie is holding a large artillery shell inside a worn, dimly lit room with cracked, patterned wallpaper. The room appears abandoned, with debris on the floor and another room visible through a doorway in the background. Several similar artillery shells are stacked on the floor to the right.
Military News

Don’t call it a stalemate: Ukraine making strategic gains

By Logan Nye

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

By Miguel Ortiz

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

By Tessa Robinson