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ukraine helicopter

Ukraine crowdfunded to buy a former US Army Black Hawk helicopter Ukraine crowdfunded to buy a former US Army Black Hawk helicopter

By Miguel Ortiz

Why the US Navy complained about being bullied by NASA fighter pilots in the air Why the US Navy complained about being bullied by NASA fighter pilots in the air

3 Planes that have never been shot down in air-to-air combat 3 Planes that have never been shot down in air-to-air combat

The time Japanese submarines attacked California and Oregon during WWII

The time Japanese submarines attacked California and Oregon during WWII The time Japanese submarines attacked California and Oregon during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

4 reasons why North Korea’s AK variant is just dumb

4 reasons why North Korea’s AK variant is just dumb 4 reasons why North Korea’s AK variant is just dumb

By Eric Milzarski

m2 bradley in ukraine

An Army Armor Officer’s analysis of the Bradley in Ukraine An Army Armor Officer’s analysis of the Bradley in Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

thermobaric weapons

Russia is using Thermobaric missiles on insurgents inside its own borders Russia is using Thermobaric missiles on insurgents inside its own borders

Iran wants to lure disaffected American allies to a new naval coalition in the Indian Ocean Iran wants to lure disaffected American allies to a new naval coalition in the Indian Ocean

Watch this huge guided-missile destroyer turn on a dime Watch this huge guided-missile destroyer turn on a dime

By Harold C. Hutchison

This aircraft carrier was never commissioned and never served on active duty This aircraft carrier was never commissioned and never served on active duty

By Miguel Ortiz

The F-14 Tomcat was designed around its engines, radar and missiles

The F-14 Tomcat was designed around its engines, radar and missiles The F-14 Tomcat was designed around its engines, radar and missiles

By Miguel Ortiz

Boeing turned a nuclear bomber into a double-deck airliner Boeing turned a nuclear bomber into a double-deck airliner

By Miguel Ortiz

Titan Submersible

Race against time: How the military is trying to find the Titan submersible Race against time: How the military is trying to find the Titan submersible

By Miguel Ortiz

The Department of Agriculture used to fly AH-1 Cobra gunships

The Department of Agriculture used to fly AH-1 Cobra gunships The Department of Agriculture used to fly AH-1 Cobra gunships

By Miguel Ortiz

The British are retiring the C-130 Hercules from RAF service

The British are retiring the C-130 Hercules from RAF service The British are retiring the C-130 Hercules from RAF service

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force still flies Boeing’s first jet The Air Force still flies Boeing’s first jet

By Miguel Ortiz

Watch are our favorite, cringeworthy vehicle fails Watch are our favorite, cringeworthy vehicle fails

By Jessica Evans

WATCH: These 11 simple military hacks will make your life way easier WATCH: These 11 simple military hacks will make your life way easier

By Jessica Evans

The origin of the A-10 Warthog’s shark mouth goes beyond the Flying Tigers The origin of the A-10 Warthog’s shark mouth goes beyond the Flying Tigers

By Miguel Ortiz

This was the most successful torpedo attack of World War II This was the most successful torpedo attack of World War II

The Covenanter was Britain’s worst tank The Covenanter was Britain’s worst tank

How a WWII cruiser became ‘The Longest Ship in the World’ How a WWII cruiser became ‘The Longest Ship in the World’

By Miguel Ortiz

USS Lunga Point

This was the most popular carrier class in Naval history This was the most popular carrier class in Naval history

c-17 globemaster

The giant C-17 Globemaster landed on the tiny island of Saint Helena The giant C-17 Globemaster landed on the tiny island of Saint Helena

By Miguel Ortiz

5 times Marines came to the rescue while off duty 5 times Marines came to the rescue while off duty

By Uncle Walkie

dean martin and son

Dean Martin’s son was an Air Force fighter pilot with a tragic demise Dean Martin’s son was an Air Force fighter pilot with a tragic demise

By Miguel Ortiz

6 pieces of gear worn by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

6 pieces of gear worn by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 6 pieces of gear worn by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

By Miguel Ortiz

Why flares are the first line of defense for military aircraft in flight Why flares are the first line of defense for military aircraft in flight

The last horse charge of American cavalry was in World War II The last horse charge of American cavalry was in World War II

The near-suicidal way American pilots played possum in WWI The near-suicidal way American pilots played possum in WWI

military aviation

A guide to military aviation and warfare A guide to military aviation and warfare

By Jessica Evans

Gone in a flash: The evolution of flamethrowers Gone in a flash: The evolution of flamethrowers

By Jessica Evans

USS George Washington

Today in military history: USS George Washington is launched Today in military history: USS George Washington is launched

marines alien invasion

5 reasons why US Marines could easily destroy an alien invasion 5 reasons why US Marines could easily destroy an alien invasion

model 299 aircraft

This clever advertising doomed thousands of aviators This clever advertising doomed thousands of aviators

10 tanks that changed the history of armored warfare 10 tanks that changed the history of armored warfare

bird strike plane

Watch this bird strike take out a jet…from the pilot’s POV Watch this bird strike take out a jet…from the pilot’s POV

By Harold C. Hutchison

Russian tank crews have a history of using this insane tank battle tactic Russian tank crews have a history of using this insane tank battle tactic

helicopter mount everest

Why it’s (nearly) impossible to land a helicopter on Mount Everest Why it’s (nearly) impossible to land a helicopter on Mount Everest

By Eric Milzarski

While the U.S. has greenlit F-16 transfers, Canada is the first country to announce a donation of AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

Canada is sending Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine Canada is sending Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

Pilots started giving the voices in their planes nicknames, usually derogatory ones. American's came up with 'Bitchin Betty'.

Why pilots love and hate ‘Bitchin’ Betty’ Why pilots love and hate ‘Bitchin’ Betty’

navy pilot fighter jet

This Navy pilot refused to eject and saved 700 Americans This Navy pilot refused to eject and saved 700 Americans

chemical weapons accord

Today in military history: US and Soviets sign pact to destroy chemical weapons Today in military history: US and Soviets sign pact to destroy chemical weapons

SR-71 blackbird

Why the SR-71 Blackbird is the only aircraft with the SR designation Why the SR-71 Blackbird is the only aircraft with the SR designation

By Blake Stilwell

This test pilot dressed as a gorilla to mess with other Air Force pilots This test pilot dressed as a gorilla to mess with other Air Force pilots

By Blake Stilwell

hms thunderbolt

The HMS Thunderbolt was lost with almost all hands, twice The HMS Thunderbolt was lost with almost all hands, twice

Ghosts of Beirut is a true spy story

‘Ghosts of Beirut’: The true spy story of CIA’s hunt for deadly terrorist ‘Ghosts of Beirut’: The true spy story of CIA’s hunt for deadly terrorist

By Shannon Corbeil

life saving skills

3 life saving skills still worth practicing as a civilian 3 life saving skills still worth practicing as a civilian

5 things you didn’t know about deadly flamethrowers 5 things you didn’t know about deadly flamethrowers

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A Russian submarine had a ‘Crimson Tide’ moment near Cuba A Russian submarine had a ‘Crimson Tide’ moment near Cuba

The Maxim Gun’s devastating firepower changed warfare forever The Maxim Gun’s devastating firepower changed warfare forever

naming military vehicles

The actual process of naming military vehicles isn’t what most people think The actual process of naming military vehicles isn’t what most people think

By Eric Milzarski

yellowstone supervolcano

How this one cataclysmic event would end US military dominance forever How this one cataclysmic event would end US military dominance forever

SERE training: Survival against all odds SERE training: Survival against all odds

By Jessica Evans

The US greenlit supplying F-16s to Ukraine The US greenlit supplying F-16s to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

The absolutely unhinged British ‘White Rabbit’ terror tank of WWI The absolutely unhinged British ‘White Rabbit’ terror tank of WWI

How camouflage has evolved over time – and why it had to How camouflage has evolved over time – and why it had to

By Jessica Evans

Boomsticks, tanks and radar in military history Boomsticks, tanks and radar in military history

By Jessica Evans

The original Colt scope was used from Vietnam to Operation Iraqi Freedom The original Colt scope was used from Vietnam to Operation Iraqi Freedom

By Miguel Ortiz

The Navy had hybrid fighter jets during WWII The Navy had hybrid fighter jets during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

medieval england

Medieval England required all free men to own weapons in proportion to their wealth Medieval England required all free men to own weapons in proportion to their wealth

history of warfare

The 5 greatest outnumbered victories in the history of warfare The 5 greatest outnumbered victories in the history of warfare

Today in military history: The M16 comes under fire in Vietnam Today in military history: The M16 comes under fire in Vietnam

Integrated Visual Augmentation System firepower

Revolutionizing tomorrow’s battlefield with futuristic firepower Revolutionizing tomorrow’s battlefield with futuristic firepower

By Jessica Evans