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submarine commander

The most successful submarine commander ever was captured by the Japanese The most successful submarine commander ever was captured by the Japanese

10 best generals of all time, determined by statistical analysis 10 best generals of all time, determined by statistical analysis

By Blake Stilwell

A sentinel guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a snowstorm

What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Blake Stilwell

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’ How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’

By Miguel Ortiz

The 4 biggest ‘paper tiger’ armies in the world today The 4 biggest ‘paper tiger’ armies in the world today

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence 6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

By Megan Harless

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

How Hannibal Barca took on the world

How Hannibal Barca took on the world How Hannibal Barca took on the world

By Jessica Evans

rockwell timeless artists

5 timeless artists who served their country 5 timeless artists who served their country

We build, we fight: Seabees through history

We build, we fight: Seabees through history We build, we fight: Seabees through history

By Jessica Evans

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

By Miguel Ortiz

16 excerpts from the greatest military speeches ever given

16 excerpts from the greatest military speeches ever given 16 excerpts from the greatest military speeches ever given

Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme, is a complete beast

Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme, is a complete beast Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme, is a complete beast

By Blake Stilwell

famous marine actors

Marines who became actors in famous films Marines who became actors in famous films

Marcus Luttrell holds his puppy

‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell went ‘John Wick’ on the guys who killed his dog ‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell went ‘John Wick’ on the guys who killed his dog

By Blake Stilwell

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

By Miguel Ortiz

TJ Watt gives away Super Bowl tickets to Disabled American Veteran of the Year

TJ Watt gives away Super Bowl tickets to Disabled American Veteran of the Year TJ Watt gives away Super Bowl tickets to Disabled American Veteran of the Year

By Tessa Robinson

Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson gives away Super Bowl tickets to Army veteran

Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson gives away Super Bowl tickets to Army veteran Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson gives away Super Bowl tickets to Army veteran

By Tessa Robinson

27 FBI photos you must see of the Pentagon on 9/11

27 FBI photos you must see of the Pentagon on 9/11 27 FBI photos you must see of the Pentagon on 9/11

By Blake Stilwell

That time a mortar attack interrupted Toby Keith’s Kandahar USO concert

That time a mortar attack interrupted Toby Keith’s Kandahar USO concert That time a mortar attack interrupted Toby Keith’s Kandahar USO concert

By Shannon Corbeil

Toby Keith performs the guitar and singing in front of troops

Singer Toby Keith, passionate military supporter, dead at 62 Singer Toby Keith, passionate military supporter, dead at 62

By Tessa Robinson

It’s never too late to recognize our Vietnam Veterans

It’s never too late to recognize our Vietnam Veterans It’s never too late to recognize our Vietnam Veterans

By Matt McAllister

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

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

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ deemed gripping, authentic by audiences everywhere

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By Tessa Robinson

a screenshot from the film Hoosiers with Gene Hackman and his basketball team

Gene Hackman, Marine Corps veteran and Oscar-winning actor turns 94 Gene Hackman, Marine Corps veteran and Oscar-winning actor turns 94

best special operations units

10 most lethal special operations units from around the world 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

By Shannon Corbeil

Description: View from the top into a box which is booby-trapped with punji sticks.

Punji sticks are sharpened and heated stakes, placed in the path of enemy troops, usually covered by undergrowth or placed in the bottoms of pits dug to trap enemies.

8 of the most terrifying Vietnam War booby traps 8 of the most terrifying Vietnam War booby traps

By Blake Stilwell

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors

By Jessica Evans

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history

The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history

‘Masters of the Air’ review and reactions

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‘Masters of the Air’ review and reactions ‘Masters of the Air’ review and reactions

By Shannon Corbeil

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through ‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success

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‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success ‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success

By Tessa Robinson

‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire

‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire ‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire

By Miguel Ortiz

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

Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice? Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice?

By Tessa Robinson

This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots

This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots This attack plane turned the enemy into grease spots

By Harold C. Hutchison

white house butler

This butler served every president from Truman to Reagan This butler served every president from Truman to Reagan

By Bethaney Phillips

This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship

This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship This monster aircraft was the helicopter version of the AC-130 gunship

The only service woman killed during the Katyn Massacre in WWII The only service woman killed during the Katyn Massacre in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

german mad general

The Germans had their own mad general who rode into combat in a kilt The Germans had their own mad general who rode into combat in a kilt

Norman Jewison speaks at a podium

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

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength

By Jessica Evans

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet What it took to fly the world’s first stealth attack jet

By Ian D’Costa

The US Senator who tried to kidnap the Kaiser The US Senator who tried to kidnap the Kaiser

By Alex Zakrzewski

a member of the Mujahideen carries a weapon on his soldier

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

By Jessica Evans

A collage of Alvin Sargent and Spider Man

This WWII veteran wrote the screenplay for Spider-Man This WWII veteran wrote the screenplay for Spider-Man

A piece of the White House was stolen by the Freemasons

A piece of the White House was stolen by the Freemasons A piece of the White House was stolen by the Freemasons

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Norman Jewison speaks on stage at an event

Before he won 12 Oscars, director Norman Jewison fought in WWII Before he won 12 Oscars, director Norman Jewison fought in WWII

Operation Childcare Project making waves for military families

Operation Childcare Project making waves for military families Operation Childcare Project making waves for military families

By Jessica Manfre

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

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

By Jessica Evans

two navy sailors pose with Chester the Cheetah

Foods you never knew were invented by the military Foods you never knew were invented by the military

By Bethaney Phillips

a photo of the Berlin wall

‘Operation Gold:’ How an underground tunnel provided a treasure trove of Soviet secrets ‘Operation Gold:’ How an underground tunnel provided a treasure trove of Soviet secrets

By Jessica Evans

An F-4 phantom launches a missile in the sky

‘Operation Bolo’ was the ultimate bait and switch in the sky ‘Operation Bolo’ was the ultimate bait and switch in the sky

By Jessica Evans

george washington crossing the Delaware River in a boat

American leaders launched 3 fleets during the Revolution American leaders launched 3 fleets during the Revolution

The mythical origin of the sniper’s ghillie suit

The mythical origin of the sniper’s ghillie suit The mythical origin of the sniper’s ghillie suit

By Miguel Ortiz

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII

The last battle of the Revolution was off India in 1783

The last battle of the Revolution was off India in 1783 The last battle of the Revolution was off India in 1783

‘A very deadly woman:’ Ana Montes released from jail

‘A very deadly woman:’ Ana Montes released from jail ‘A very deadly woman:’ Ana Montes released from jail

The ‘Boys in the Boat’ is a great and inspirational true story

The ‘Boys in the Boat’ is a great and inspirational true story The ‘Boys in the Boat’ is a great and inspirational true story

20 NHL stars who served during World War II

20 NHL stars who served during World War II 20 NHL stars who served during World War II

By Matthew Ward

Today in military history: The WWI Christmas truce

Today in military history: The WWI Christmas truce Today in military history: The WWI Christmas truce