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Posted on Sep 3, 2015

72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II 72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II

Posted on Sep 2, 2015

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How ‘Big Stick Policy’ Still Influences US Foreign Relations Today How ‘Big Stick Policy’ Still Influences US Foreign Relations Today

Posted on Sep 2, 2015

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How Joint Special Operations Command Became America’s ‘Perfect Hammer’ How Joint Special Operations Command Became America’s ‘Perfect Hammer’

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Sep 2, 2015

History

5 Battlefield Innovations That Came From The Rank-And-File Troops 5 Battlefield Innovations That Came From The Rank-And-File Troops

By Mike Denny

Posted on Aug 31, 2015

History

UNSUNG HEROES: The 3 Americans Who Stopped An Armed Gunman On A Train In France UNSUNG HEROES: The 3 Americans Who Stopped An Armed Gunman On A Train In France

Posted on Aug 27, 2015

History

6 Women Who Fought In Direct Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan 6 Women Who Fought In Direct Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan

Posted on Aug 26, 2015

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How The First African-American Marine Received The Medal Of Honor 48 Years Ago How The First African-American Marine Received The Medal Of Honor 48 Years Ago

Posted on Aug 21, 2015

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Abraham Lincoln’s Speech To The 166th Ohio Regiment Shows His Admiration For The Common Soldier Abraham Lincoln’s Speech To The 166th Ohio Regiment Shows His Admiration For The Common Soldier

Posted on Aug 21, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Air Commando Who Called In Crucial Air Support After Taking A Grenade Blast UNSUNG HEROES: The Air Commando Who Called In Crucial Air Support After Taking A Grenade Blast

Posted on Aug 20, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Shielded His Team From A Grenade And Then Kept Fighting UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Shielded His Team From A Grenade And Then Kept Fighting

By Mark Lee Greenblatt

Posted on Aug 13, 2015

Culture

How Hollywood Turned Audie Murphy Into A Movie Star After World War II How Hollywood Turned Audie Murphy Into A Movie Star After World War II

Posted on Aug 12, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire

Posted on Jul 30, 2015

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The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea

By Liesl Bradner

Posted on Jul 29, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire

Posted on Jul 23, 2015

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What History Can Teach Us About Leadership — Good, Bad, And Ugly What History Can Teach Us About Leadership — Good, Bad, And Ugly

Posted on Jul 20, 2015

History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Community That Helped When My Wife Went Into Premature Labor UNSUNG HEROES: The Community That Helped When My Wife Went Into Premature Labor

By Chad Russell

Posted on Jul 17, 2015

5 Times When Ignoring The Military’s Rules Paid Off In The Long Run 5 Times When Ignoring The Military’s Rules Paid Off In The Long Run

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Jul 16, 2015

The Militiaman, Businessman, And Patriot Who Singlehandedly Paid Off The US War Debt The Militiaman, Businessman, And Patriot Who Singlehandedly Paid Off The US War Debt

Posted on Jul 15, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Fallen Comrades From An IED Blast UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Fallen Comrades From An IED Blast

Posted on Jul 9, 2015

How Mandatory Military Service Started In The Civil War How Mandatory Military Service Started In The Civil War

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 7, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness

Posted on Jul 2, 2015

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What The Surrender At Appomattox Court House 150 Years Ago Teaches Us About Reconciliation What The Surrender At Appomattox Court House 150 Years Ago Teaches Us About Reconciliation

Posted on Jul 1, 2015

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How The Korean War Started 65 Years Ago How The Korean War Started 65 Years Ago

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jun 30, 2015

Korean Family Honors Korean War Vets With An Annual Feast To Thank Them For Their Service Korean Family Honors Korean War Vets With An Annual Feast To Thank Them For Their Service

By Dennis L. Anderson

Posted on Jun 30, 2015

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How The Rangers Became The Badass Fighting Force They Are Today How The Rangers Became The Badass Fighting Force They Are Today

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jun 24, 2015

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The Army Air Forces Dominated The Skies Of World War II The Army Air Forces Dominated The Skies Of World War II

Posted on Jun 19, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Destroyed An Enemy Mortar Position With A Jammed M-16 UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Destroyed An Enemy Mortar Position With A Jammed M-16

Posted on Jun 19, 2015

History

5 Lessons About Life And Business From All-Black Military Units In World War II 5 Lessons About Life And Business From All-Black Military Units In World War II

By Chad Storlie

Posted on Jun 18, 2015

How A Drunk Decision By A Terrible Commanding Officer Led To A Medal Of Honor How A Drunk Decision By A Terrible Commanding Officer Led To A Medal Of Honor

Posted on Jun 10, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Gave His Life For His Children On Memorial Day UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Gave His Life For His Children On Memorial Day

Posted on Jun 4, 2015

History

The Long History Of Presidential Scandal And US Politics The Long History Of Presidential Scandal And US Politics

Posted on Jun 3, 2015

History

6 Badass Lines From Patton’s Famously Vulgar Speech 6 Badass Lines From Patton’s Famously Vulgar Speech

Posted on May 29, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Scout Who Swam Through A River And Cut Through An Electric Fence UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Scout Who Swam Through A River And Cut Through An Electric Fence

Posted on May 28, 2015

History

How I Am Teaching My Children The Meaning Of Memorial Day How I Am Teaching My Children The Meaning Of Memorial Day

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on May 23, 2015

Tech & Tactics

The Pararescueman Who Saved 19 Lives Under Enemy Fire The Pararescueman Who Saved 19 Lives Under Enemy Fire

Posted on May 21, 2015

See What Medal Of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Told Graduating Students During A Commencement Speech See What Medal Of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Told Graduating Students During A Commencement Speech

Posted on May 20, 2015

History

The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Dustoff 7-3 Rescues In Afghanistan The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Dustoff 7-3 Rescues In Afghanistan

By Erik Sabiston

Posted on May 19, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Lost A Leg In Iraq And Became A Georgia State Trooper UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Lost A Leg In Iraq And Became A Georgia State Trooper

Posted on May 14, 2015

History

How One Night Of Drinking Led To One Of History’s Greatest Command Teams How One Night Of Drinking Led To One Of History’s Greatest Command Teams

By Crispin Burke

Posted on May 12, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Lance Corporal (Now Turned Sheriff) Who Carried 7 Marines Out Of A Deadly Ambush UNSUNG HEROES: The Lance Corporal (Now Turned Sheriff) Who Carried 7 Marines Out Of A Deadly Ambush

Posted on May 7, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Medic Overcame Gunfire And A Broken Leg To Save 14 Soldiers UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Medic Overcame Gunfire And A Broken Leg To Save 14 Soldiers

Posted on Apr 30, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier And His Sons Who Saved A Teenage Car Accident Victim UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier And His Sons Who Saved A Teenage Car Accident Victim

Posted on Apr 23, 2015

History

10 Extraordinary Quotes About War From Ernie Pyle 10 Extraordinary Quotes About War From Ernie Pyle

Posted on Apr 18, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Kept Fighting After Getting Shot 27 Times UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Kept Fighting After Getting Shot 27 Times

Posted on Apr 16, 2015

The Bold Civil War Raid That Led To The First-Ever Medal Of Honor The Bold Civil War Raid That Led To The First-Ever Medal Of Honor

Posted on Apr 13, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The World War II Chaplain Who Survived The Bataan Death March UNSUNG HEROES: The World War II Chaplain Who Survived The Bataan Death March

Posted on Apr 9, 2015

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Watch American Soldiers Get Attacked By The Taliban, Keep Grilling Steaks Watch American Soldiers Get Attacked By The Taliban, Keep Grilling Steaks

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 8, 2015

History

Winston Churchill Gave One Of The Most Poignant Quotes Ever About Warfare Winston Churchill Gave One Of The Most Poignant Quotes Ever About Warfare

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 7, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Exposed Himself To Extreme Enemy Fire To Protect Wounded Comrades UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Exposed Himself To Extreme Enemy Fire To Protect Wounded Comrades

Posted on Apr 2, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Reservist Saved A Crowd From A Suicide Bomber UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Reservist Saved A Crowd From A Suicide Bomber

Posted on Mar 26, 2015

A Curious Dog Unearths Korean War Veteran’s Purple Heart A Curious Dog Unearths Korean War Veteran’s Purple Heart

Posted on Mar 24, 2015

History

How I Learned To Heal After Losing My Husband In Afghanistan How I Learned To Heal After Losing My Husband In Afghanistan

By Nicki Bunting

Posted on Mar 18, 2015

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‘Beyond The Call’ Captures An Airman’s Heroic Covert Mission To Rescue POWs During WWII ‘Beyond The Call’ Captures An Airman’s Heroic Covert Mission To Rescue POWs During WWII

Posted on Mar 16, 2015

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The Hard Calculus Of Immorality And Conflict The Hard Calculus Of Immorality And Conflict

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Mar 12, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Singlehandedly Cleared An Enemy Trench During The Invasion Of Iraq UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Singlehandedly Cleared An Enemy Trench During The Invasion Of Iraq

Posted on Mar 5, 2015

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Here’s What A Journalist Reported From A Crowded Landing Craft Hours Before D-Day Here’s What A Journalist Reported From A Crowded Landing Craft Hours Before D-Day

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Feb 20, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Private Who Burned His Hands To Save His Fallen Brothers UNSUNG HEROES: The Private Who Burned His Hands To Save His Fallen Brothers

Posted on Feb 19, 2015

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117 Years Later, The Sinking Of The USS Maine Remains A Mystery 117 Years Later, The Sinking Of The USS Maine Remains A Mystery

Posted on Feb 14, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: These A-10 Pilots Intentionally Drew Enemy Fire To Protect Trapped Marines UNSUNG HEROES: These A-10 Pilots Intentionally Drew Enemy Fire To Protect Trapped Marines

Posted on Feb 12, 2015

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Here’s What History Can Teach Us About The US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Here’s What History Can Teach Us About The US Withdrawal From Afghanistan

By Kevin Bell

Posted on Feb 10, 2015

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How Brian Williams’ War Memories Could Have Failed Him How Brian Williams’ War Memories Could Have Failed Him

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 10, 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Captain Rescued Iraq’s Zoo Animals From Looters, Bombs, And Starvation UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Captain Rescued Iraq’s Zoo Animals From Looters, Bombs, And Starvation

Posted on Feb 5, 2015

History

Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War