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Posted on Nov 9, 2019

History

This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

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Marine veteran reflects on 444 days of hell after Iran’s seizure of the US embassy in Tehran Marine veteran reflects on 444 days of hell after Iran’s seizure of the US embassy in Tehran

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

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The unbelievable story of a Texas businessman who launched a freelance commando raid in Iran The unbelievable story of a Texas businessman who launched a freelance commando raid in Iran

By Matthew Gault

Posted on Nov 4, 2019

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Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91 Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

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This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

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WWI documentary ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ is returning to theaters for 3 days only WWI documentary ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ is returning to theaters for 3 days only

Posted on Oct 28, 2019

Culture

New ‘Battlefield V’ expansion gives us BARs, M1 Garands, flame throwers, Iwo Jima, Wake Island, and more New ‘Battlefield V’ expansion gives us BARs, M1 Garands, flame throwers, Iwo Jima, Wake Island, and more

Posted on Oct 23, 2019

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We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead

Posted on Oct 22, 2019

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‘We just can’t let his memory be forgotten’ — Black WWI soldier finally receives the recognition he deserves ‘We just can’t let his memory be forgotten’ — Black WWI soldier finally receives the recognition he deserves

Posted on Oct 21, 2019

Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time

Posted on Oct 21, 2019

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Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

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A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

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The greatest movie about Green Berets in Vietnam is coming to Disney’s new streaming service The greatest movie about Green Berets in Vietnam is coming to Disney’s new streaming service

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

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A new ‘Band of Brothers’ series will highlight the chaotic and deadly missions of Air Force bomber crews in WWII A new ‘Band of Brothers’ series will highlight the chaotic and deadly missions of Air Force bomber crews in WWII

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

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He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

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The heroism of Medal of Honor recipients Audie Murphy and Sal Giunta get the comic book treatment The heroism of Medal of Honor recipients Audie Murphy and Sal Giunta get the comic book treatment

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

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‘Give it to them, boys!’ — Stunning audio captures the chaos of D-Day as you’ve never heard it before ‘Give it to them, boys!’ — Stunning audio captures the chaos of D-Day as you’ve never heard it before

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

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Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

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Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Culture

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how ‘1917’ shows World War I combat like never before Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how ‘1917’ shows World War I combat like never before

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

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10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost 10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

One special ops deployment resulted in 21 Purple Hearts, 7 Bronze Stars, and 5 Silver Stars for combat heroism One special ops deployment resulted in 21 Purple Hearts, 7 Bronze Stars, and 5 Silver Stars for combat heroism

Posted on Oct 1, 2019

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Military leaders ahead of the herd Military leaders ahead of the herd

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Sep 30, 2019

Culture

Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’ Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’

Posted on Sep 26, 2019

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This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945 This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945

Posted on Sep 26, 2019

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These CIA officers were the first US boots on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11 — and one was ‘Marine Todd’ These CIA officers were the first US boots on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11 — and one was ‘Marine Todd’

Posted on Sep 22, 2019

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank

Posted on Sep 19, 2019

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The Pentagon needs to man up and hold a news briefing about Afghanistan The Pentagon needs to man up and hold a news briefing about Afghanistan

Posted on Sep 15, 2019

Culture

‘JoJo Rabbit’, a new WWII satire, has one mission: Make fun of fcking Nazis ‘JoJo Rabbit’, a new WWII satire, has one mission: Make fun of fcking Nazis

Posted on Sep 5, 2019

Pete Buttigieg on whether he’s a ‘combat vet,’ ending the war in Afghanistan, ‘Top Gun’ and tattoos Pete Buttigieg on whether he’s a ‘combat vet,’ ending the war in Afghanistan, ‘Top Gun’ and tattoos

Posted on Sep 3, 2019

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Air Force PJ receives Bronze Star for fighting off Taliban for hours while twice wounded Air Force PJ receives Bronze Star for fighting off Taliban for hours while twice wounded

Posted on Aug 30, 2019

Tech & Tactics

Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicates there are no immediate plans to nuke Afghanistan Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicates there are no immediate plans to nuke Afghanistan

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation

Posted on Aug 28, 2019

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered

Posted on Aug 23, 2019

Culture

There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

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The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years

Posted on Aug 8, 2019

Culture

The new trailer for ‘1917’ shows World War I like you’ve never seen before The new trailer for ‘1917’ shows World War I like you’ve never seen before

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

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New York Times op-ed lauding the Soviet space program is Bolshevik B.S. New York Times op-ed lauding the Soviet space program is Bolshevik B.S.

Posted on Jul 22, 2019

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Artillery soldier awarded Bronze Star for raining mortars on ISIS fighters during a harrowing firefight Artillery soldier awarded Bronze Star for raining mortars on ISIS fighters during a harrowing firefight

Posted on Jul 13, 2019

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Most Americans don’t think the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were worth it — including the vets who fought in them Most Americans don’t think the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were worth it — including the vets who fought in them

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

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Trump claims ‘brand new’ World War II Sherman tanks will be part of July 4th salute to US military Trump claims ‘brand new’ World War II Sherman tanks will be part of July 4th salute to US military

Posted on Jul 2, 2019

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‘Glory’ and the first black soldiers to fight in the Union Army are returning to theaters after 30 years ‘Glory’ and the first black soldiers to fight in the Union Army are returning to theaters after 30 years

Posted on Jun 28, 2019

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‘Midway’ may be the WWII Navy flick that will help us forget how bad 2001’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ was ‘Midway’ may be the WWII Navy flick that will help us forget how bad 2001’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ was

Posted on Jun 28, 2019

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‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents ‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents

Posted on Jun 25, 2019

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A 100-year-old former WWII POW describes how he narrowly escaped the Bataan Death March A 100-year-old former WWII POW describes how he narrowly escaped the Bataan Death March

Posted on Jun 24, 2019

History

Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan

Posted on Jun 21, 2019

Culture

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

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The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

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After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

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They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea

By Elliot Ackerman

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

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Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

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It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor

Posted on Jun 10, 2019

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Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

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Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

Culture

‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary ‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

History

Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve

Posted on Jun 4, 2019

Culture

Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’ Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’

Posted on Jun 1, 2019

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The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 27, 2019

The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I

Posted on May 27, 2019

Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero

Posted on May 24, 2019

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The oldest Medal of Honor recipient has died nearly 75 years after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers The oldest Medal of Honor recipient has died nearly 75 years after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers

Posted on May 14, 2019

Tech & Tactics

A new WWII documentary chronicles the heroism of B-17 bomber crews and the horrors they endured A new WWII documentary chronicles the heroism of B-17 bomber crews and the horrors they endured