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

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News

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 22 2019

News

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’ The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 22 2019

Military Life

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 16 2019

Military Life

A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down

/ Apr 7 2019

News

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 4 2019

News

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 3 2019

Military Life

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 29 2019

News

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son ‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 27 2019

News

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero ‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 26 2019

History

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 26 2019

Culture

The guys who brought us ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Jarhead’ are making a WWI movie The guys who brought us ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Jarhead’ are making a WWI movie

/ Mar 26 2019

Military Life

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military ‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 21 2019

History

A US official accurately predicted a ‘perfect storm’ of catastrophes before the 2003 Iraq invasion A US official accurately predicted a ‘perfect storm’ of catastrophes before the 2003 Iraq invasion

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 13 2019

News

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 12 2019

History

New book claims Taliban leader Mullah Omar lived for years near a major US military base in Afghanistan New book claims Taliban leader Mullah Omar lived for years near a major US military base in Afghanistan

/ Mar 11 2019

Culture

‘The Hurt Locker’ is now on Netflix in case you needed a reminder of how much it sucks ‘The Hurt Locker’ is now on Netflix in case you needed a reminder of how much it sucks

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 4 2019

News

Death handed a card to Marine grunt Rory Hamill. He said ‘no thanks’ Death handed a card to Marine grunt Rory Hamill. He said ‘no thanks’

By Patrick Baker

/ Feb 28 2019

Military Life

Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol

/ Feb 26 2019

News

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 19 2019

Military Life

A D-Day veteran faced an unattended burial. 500 strangers showed up to honor his service A D-Day veteran faced an unattended burial. 500 strangers showed up to honor his service

/ Feb 15 2019

Military Life

This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor

/ Feb 11 2019

News

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 9 2019

Military Life

3 World War II veterans attended the State of the Union. Here are their incredible stories 3 World War II veterans attended the State of the Union. Here are their incredible stories

/ Feb 7 2019

History

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’ This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 6 2019

Military Life

New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents

/ Feb 5 2019

Military Life

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

/ Feb 5 2019

History

An American Flag That Led US Troops To Normandy On D-Day Is Finally Coming Home After 75 Years An American Flag That Led US Troops To Normandy On D-Day Is Finally Coming Home After 75 Years

/ Feb 5 2019

Military Life

5 Medal Of Honor Recipients Who Helped Turn The Tide Of Vietnam’s Brutal Battle Of Hue City 5 Medal Of Honor Recipients Who Helped Turn The Tide Of Vietnam’s Brutal Battle Of Hue City

/ Jan 31 2019

News

74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery 74 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

/ Jan 26 2019

News

Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 26 2019

History

France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans

/ Jan 25 2019

Military Life

We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 24 2019

Military Life

Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’ Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 24 2019

History

The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 22 2019

Military Life

Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 18 2019

News

R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 17 2019

Military Life

Richard Overton, America’s Oldest Veteran, Was Finally Laid To Rest In Texas — With A Box Of Cigars And A Bottle Of Whiskey Richard Overton, America’s Oldest Veteran, Was Finally Laid To Rest In Texas — With A Box Of Cigars And A Bottle Of Whiskey

/ Jan 14 2019

News

The Brits Found The Wreck Of A Continental Navy Warship. Now They’re Plotting Their Revenge The Brits Found The Wreck Of A Continental Navy Warship. Now They’re Plotting Their Revenge

/ Jan 14 2019

News

Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock

/ Jan 7 2019

News

Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both

/ Jan 7 2019

Culture

‘The Many Faces of War’ Isn’t A Comfortable Book, But It’s A Damn Good One ‘The Many Faces of War’ Isn’t A Comfortable Book, But It’s A Damn Good One

By Task & Purpose

/ Jan 7 2019

History

The Hero WWII Paratrooper Who Once Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering Has Died The Hero WWII Paratrooper Who Once Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering Has Died

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 4 2019

History

Friday Dog: What Are These World War I Dogs Doing? Friday Dog: What Are These World War I Dogs Doing?

/ Jan 4 2019

News

Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 3 2019

News

US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long

/ Jan 3 2019

News

Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 3 2019

Tech & Tactics

The Best Melee Weapons In US Military History, Ranked The Best Melee Weapons In US Military History, Ranked

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 1 2019

Culture

‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Shows The Essence Of Grunt Life Hasn’t Changed Much Since WWI ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Shows The Essence Of Grunt Life Hasn’t Changed Much Since WWI

/ Dec 28 2018

History

‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life ‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life

/ Dec 27 2018

News

Army Charges Green Beret With Murder For Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker In 2010 Army Charges Green Beret With Murder For Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker In 2010

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 13 2018

News

‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin ‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 13 2018

Culture

Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg On How His Men Tried To Prank Him As A New Lieutenant Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg On How His Men Tried To Prank Him As A New Lieutenant

/ Dec 13 2018

News

American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But

/ Dec 12 2018

History

She Spent Decades Trying To Find The WWII Veteran Father She Never Met. Then She Tried A DNA Kit She Spent Decades Trying To Find The WWII Veteran Father She Never Met. Then She Tried A DNA Kit

/ Dec 11 2018

News

Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Explains What You Should Do In A Firefight Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Explains What You Should Do In A Firefight

/ Dec 11 2018

History

Paul Bremer, A Foil For Iraq War Fckups, Has Suddenly Become A Favorite Internet Meme Paul Bremer, A Foil For Iraq War Fckups, Has Suddenly Become A Favorite Internet Meme

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2018

Military Life

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day

/ Dec 8 2018

History

This 94-Year-Old WWII Vet Is Finally Getting His Dying Wish: His Purple Heart This 94-Year-Old WWII Vet Is Finally Getting His Dying Wish: His Purple Heart

/ Dec 7 2018

History

For The First Time In Years, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Won’t Have Any USS Arizona Survivors For The First Time In Years, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Won’t Have Any USS Arizona Survivors

/ Dec 6 2018

History

What America’s Wars Revealed About Their Commanders-In-Chief What America’s Wars Revealed About Their Commanders-In-Chief

/ Dec 6 2018

News

A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On A Coma-Induced Adventure To The Brink Of Death A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On A Coma-Induced Adventure To The Brink Of Death

/ Dec 4 2018

Military Life

Police Officer Won’t Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Vietnam Vet Defending Himself Against A Home Intruder Police Officer Won’t Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Vietnam Vet Defending Himself Against A Home Intruder

/ Dec 4 2018

History

The Animals of War: The Military Rabbits Of World War I The Animals of War: The Military Rabbits Of World War I

/ Nov 30 2018

Culture

The Extended Trailer For Peter Jackson’s New World War I Documentary Is Epic The Extended Trailer For Peter Jackson’s New World War I Documentary Is Epic

By Adam Linehan

/ Nov 25 2018