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Profiles, explainers, and other stories that dig into military history.

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One of the first members of the modern-day Navy SEAL teams has died
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One of the first members of the modern-day Navy SEAL teams has died

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 4, 2021

New movie ‘Cherry’ tells the true(ish) story of an Iraq War vet who became a bank robber
Culture

New movie ‘Cherry’ tells the true(ish) story of an Iraq War vet who became a bank robber

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 4, 2021

More than a century after World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters’ nickname is finally official
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More than a century after World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters’ nickname is finally official

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 3, 2021

Marine Commandant: Beirut Barracks Attack ‘Changed The Way We Saw The World’
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Marine Commandant: Beirut Barracks Attack ‘Changed The Way We Saw The World’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 31, 2021

‘1917’ is the absolute best war movie in years
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‘1917’ is the absolute best war movie in years

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 29, 2021

Pentagon to probe possible war crimes committed by troops downrange
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Pentagon to probe possible war crimes committed by troops downrange

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 27, 2021

76 years ago, Audie Murphy earned his Medal of Honor with nothing but a burning tank destroyer’s .50 cal and insane bravery
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76 years ago, Audie Murphy earned his Medal of Honor with nothing but a burning tank destroyer’s .50 cal and insane bravery

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 26, 2021

Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80
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Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

30 years after Desert Storm, an Air Force general says we’ve forgotten the lessons that made it so successful
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30 years after Desert Storm, an Air Force general says we’ve forgotten the lessons that made it so successful

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

Robert Bales murdered civilians in Afghanistan. A pardon would be a slap in the face to every service member
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Robert Bales murdered civilians in Afghanistan. A pardon would be a slap in the face to every service member

By Jake Wood

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

Kyle Carpenter
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Kyle Carpenter earned the Medal of Honor for jumping on a grenade in Afghanistan. He believes you were worth the sacrifice

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

America’s oldest living Marine, a trailblazer for women in the service, has died at 107
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America’s oldest living Marine, a trailblazer for women in the service, has died at 107

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 18, 2021

This Korean War Medal of Honor recipient is getting a ship named after him
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This Korean War Medal of Honor recipient is getting a ship named after him

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 18, 2021

Police officer who faced down mob at Capitol is an Iraq War Army vet
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Police officer who faced down mob at Capitol is an Iraq War Army vet

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 14, 2021

We salute this World War II veteran for surviving two pandemics a century apart
Military Life

We salute this World War II veteran for surviving two pandemics a century apart

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 12, 2021

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration
Military Life

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 11, 2021

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism
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He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 8, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
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Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

The last known widow of a Civil War soldier has died at 101
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The last known widow of a Civil War soldier has died at 101

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

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The Global War On Terror Will Finally Get Its Own Monument In DC

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 6, 2021

‘I knew I needed to do something’ — Airman awarded for braving rocket fire to treat wounded during Camp Taji attack
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‘I knew I needed to do something’ — Airman awarded for braving rocket fire to treat wounded during Camp Taji attack

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

CBS’ new dark comedy ‘68 Whiskey’ is everything that’s wrong with network military shows
Culture

CBS’ new dark comedy ‘68 Whiskey’ is everything that’s wrong with network military shows

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

Happy 17th Birthday To The Forever War
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Happy 17th Birthday To The Forever War

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jan 5, 2021

Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death
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Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death

By Zachary Bell

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

5 things I actually miss about being deployed on Christmas
Military Life

5 things I actually miss about being deployed on Christmas

By Mike Denny

Posted on Dec 25, 2020

Hitler Sitting on Desk
History

That Time Hitler’s Nephew Viciously Denounced Uncle Adolf In An American Magazine

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 23, 2020

The Iraq War Was A Mistake. So Why Can’t Gen. Petraeus Finally Admit It?
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The Iraq War Was A Mistake. So Why Can’t Gen. Petraeus Finally Admit It?

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Dec 23, 2020

Surrounded. Low on supplies. Freezing. The Nazis demanded his surrender. He replied: ‘Nuts!”
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Surrounded. Low on supplies. Freezing. The Nazis demanded his surrender. He replied: ‘Nuts!”

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Dec 22, 2020

Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine
Culture

10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Inglourious Basterds’

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 15, 2020

That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place
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That one scene in ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that convinced a lot of young Marines to enlist in the first place

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 15, 2020

Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight
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Special Tactics airman awarded Air Force Cross for saving Green Beret team in desperate 8-hour firefight

By David Roza

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner
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Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.
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Rep. Duncan Hunter says his unit probably killed ‘hundreds’ of civilians in Iraq, including women and children

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

Army Moving Forward With Case Against Green Beret Charged With Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker
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Army Moving Forward With Case Against Green Beret Charged With Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan
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Airman to receive Air Force Cross for heroic actions during enemy ambush in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Dec 11, 2020

The unexpected development of the pup tent
Tech & Tactics

The unexpected development of the pup tent

By Lizann Lightfoot

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

You can now own Gen. Patton’s WWII Command Car
History

You can now own Gen. Patton’s WWII Command Car

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The American pistol that’s served the US military in battle for more than 100 years
Tech & Tactics

The American pistol that’s served the US military in battle for more than 100 years

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

You Can Now Own John Garand’s Very Own M1 Garand Rifle
Tech & Tactics

You Can Now Own John Garand’s Very Own M1 Garand Rifle

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient
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Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs
Culture

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Communication through the ages and an epic sweepstakes
History

Communication through the ages and an epic sweepstakes

By T.T. Robinson

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

You can now own a battle-scarred American flag that US troops planted on Omaha Beach on D-Day
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You can now own a battle-scarred American flag that US troops planted on Omaha Beach on D-Day

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient
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The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol
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Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks
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The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks

By Adam Weinstein

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

How The AK-47 Became The World’s Most Feared Firearm
Tech & Tactics

How The AK-47 Became The World’s Most Feared Firearm

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Navy’s Much-Hyped Electromagnetic Railgun May End Up Dead In The Water
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The Navy’s Much-Hyped Electromagnetic Railgun May End Up Dead In The Water

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

A History Of ‘Bloopers’: Rifle Grenades, ‘Thumpers,’ And Underslung Launchers
Tech & Tactics

A History Of ‘Bloopers’: Rifle Grenades, ‘Thumpers,’ And Underslung Launchers

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

John Wayne’s Revolvers And An Arsenal Of Historic Firearms Are Up For Auction
Tech & Tactics

John Wayne’s Revolvers And An Arsenal Of Historic Firearms Are Up For Auction

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The Tactical Case For The Flamethrower, According To A Vietnam War Vet
Military Life

The Tactical Case For The Flamethrower, According To A Vietnam War Vet

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

CNN Crashes And Burns With ‘Exclusive’ Report On Russia Arming The Taliban
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CNN Crashes And Burns With ‘Exclusive’ Report On Russia Arming The Taliban

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The 5 US Weapons Of War That Would Have Been Super Killers (But Never Fired A Shot)
Tech & Tactics

The 5 US Weapons Of War That Would Have Been Super Killers (But Never Fired A Shot)

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

7 Stories That Remind Us Why Troops Love The A-10 Warthog
Tech & Tactics

7 Stories That Remind Us Why Troops Love The A-10 Warthog

By BBMC Mortgage

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Watch This Vintage WWII Fighter Jet Literally Tear Up A Runway During Takeoff
Tech & Tactics

Watch This Vintage WWII Fighter Jet Literally Tear Up A Runway During Takeoff

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The 4 Largest Tanks Ever Built (And One That Remains A Twisted Dream)
Tech & Tactics

The 4 Largest Tanks Ever Built (And One That Remains A Twisted Dream)

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

How The KA-BAR Became The American Warfighter’s Blade Of Choice
Tech & Tactics

How The KA-BAR Became The American Warfighter’s Blade Of Choice

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle
Tech & Tactics

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle

By Christian Beekman

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

This Classic Submachine Gun Fought With The Resistance In Europe And SEALs In Vietnam
Tech & Tactics

This Classic Submachine Gun Fought With The Resistance In Europe And SEALs In Vietnam

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The History Of The CIA’s Silent Pistol Of Choice
Tech & Tactics

The History Of The CIA’s Silent Pistol Of Choice

By Matthew Moss

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

Believe It Or Not, This Is An 1,000-Year-Old Hand Grenade
Tech & Tactics

Believe It Or Not, This Is An 1,000-Year-Old Hand Grenade

By Adam Linehan

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

How The US Military Invented The iPhone
Tech & Tactics

How The US Military Invented The iPhone

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle
Tech & Tactics

How The M16 Became An Iconic American Rifle

By James Clark

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

10 Advances In Medical Technology From The Global War On Terror
Tech & Tactics

10 Advances In Medical Technology From The Global War On Terror

By Andrea Signor

Updated on Dec 10, 2020