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Sep 12, 2023

The Army nerfed its ammunition before WWII

Fiscal responsibility forced the Army to limit the effectiveness of their .30-06 ammunition prior to America’s entry into WWII.

BYMiguel Ortiz

Sep 12, 2023

BYMiguel Ortiz

Sep 11, 2023

The history and design behind the legendary A-10

We’ve all seen the memes. The A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the Warthog, has become the Internet’s favorite warplane.

BYMiguel Ortiz

Sep 11, 2023

BYLogan Nye

Sep 5, 2023

This is what makes SWCC crews so lethal

Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC), the “Boat Guys” in all those Navy SEALs photos, are a small and elite bunch of warriors.

BYLogan Nye

Sep 5, 2023

BYShannon Corbeil

Jun 29, 2023

Read advanced excerpt from Navy SEAL’s CIA-thriller ‘CHAMELEON’

Remi Adeleke is taking his experiences and applying them to Chameleon, a novel about an elite CIA unit tracking down a global threat.

BYShannon Corbeil

Jun 29, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Jun 28, 2023

How Operation Red Wings will forever be honored at the gym

Here we look at the harrowing events of Operation Red Wings that unfolded in the unforgiving mountains of Afghanistan.

BYJessica Evans

Jun 28, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Jun 7, 2023

Special Operations training: Unlocking the secrets

Welcome to the world of special operations training, where ordinary men and women transform themselves into extraordinary warriors.

BYJessica Evans

Jun 7, 2023

BYJessica Evans

May 9, 2023

In the shadows: The art and history of covert ops

Once upon a time, in a world cloaked in secrecy and danger, there were special missions called covert ops. These…

BYJessica Evans

May 9, 2023

BYJessica Evans

May 1, 2023

The recon mission resulting in Neil Roberts’ ultimate sacrifice

The story of Neil Roberts is one of bravery and sacrifice that continues to inspire the SEAL community and honor…

BYJessica Evans

May 1, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Apr 17, 2023

Air Force Pararescue teams: Unsung heroes of Special Operations

The Air Force’s pararescue teams, or PJs, are some of the bravest and most skilled individuals in the world. These…

BYJessica Evans

Apr 17, 2023

BYTerry Lloyd

Apr 12, 2023

The surprising impact of weather on war

History is replete with examples of how weather directly affects the outcomes of military operations and causes planners to attempt…

BYTerry Lloyd

Apr 12, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Jan 30, 2023

Medal of Honor Monday: MSgt John Chapman

Master Sergeant John Chapman received a posthumous Medal of Honor for courageous action during conflict in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan. He…

BYJessica Evans

Jan 30, 2023

BYTeam Mighty

Jan 17, 2023

Navy Red Cell operators kidnapped and beat a civilian as part of an antiterrorism exercise

Ronald Sheridan left his home in the early morning hours of March 20, 1986, as if it were any other…

BYTeam Mighty

Jan 17, 2023

BYMiguel Ortiz

Jan 4, 2023

This helicopter is the predecessor of the stealth Black Hawk from the bin Laden raid

Ever since the first details were released about a stealth helicopter being used and crashing during the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden, the internet aviation community has been awash with great interest and specul…

BYMiguel Ortiz

Jan 4, 2023

BYShannon Corbeil

Dec 29, 2022

10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

Special operations units are the most highly disciplined, mission-capable, and formidable forces in the world.

BYShannon Corbeil

Dec 29, 2022

BYMiguel Ortiz

Dec 13, 2022

How a Ralph Lauren paint became one of the most dominant colors in the military

If you walk around any military base today, you will see the color “Coyote Brown.” The dull yellow-brown shade can be seen on the uniforms of sailors, airmen, soldiers and Marines. Certain uniform items like beanies, boots and fleece jackets are e…

BYMiguel Ortiz

Dec 13, 2022

BYJessica Evans

Nov 18, 2022

Everything you need to know about the 155mm Howitzer of WWI

WWI was an interesting time for the military. Our force was still new to being centralized, and converting state-led militias into one cohesive force took time and money. At the start of WWI, the Army had a scant 127,000 soldiers with 181,000 Nation…

BYJessica Evans

Nov 18, 2022