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

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One Of the Best Leaders I Ever Knew Died 10 Years Ago Today In Iraq
Iraq War

One Of the Best Leaders I Ever Knew Died 10 Years Ago Today In Iraq

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 25, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: A Heartfelt Tribute To A Friend Killed 8 Years Ago In Iraq
Iraq War

UNSUNG HEROES: A Heartfelt Tribute To A Friend Killed 8 Years Ago In Iraq

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Aug 22, 2014

A Glimpse At Humanity In The War Of 1812
History

A Glimpse At Humanity In The War Of 1812

By William Treseder

Posted on Aug 19, 2014

The Most Powerful Battlefield Innovations In History
History

The Most Powerful Battlefield Innovations In History

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: A Tribute To One Of The Toughest Marines I’ve Ever Served With; Wounded, But Not Fallen
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: A Tribute To One Of The Toughest Marines I’ve Ever Served With; Wounded, But Not Fallen

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 14, 2014

John Walsh Is Quitting His Senate Campaign
Iraq War

John Walsh Is Quitting His Senate Campaign

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Aug 8, 2014

A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later
Iraq War

A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

Read This Beautiful Revolutionary War Letter
History

Read This Beautiful Revolutionary War Letter

By William Treseder

Posted on Aug 4, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Fought Hard On A Narrow Mountain Road In Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Fought Hard On A Narrow Mountain Road In Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

10 Things You Never Realized About Full Metal Jacket
Vietnam War

10 Things You Never Realized About Full Metal Jacket

By Ethan E. Rocke

Posted on Jul 31, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The ‘Real Heroes’ Of The Battle Of Wanat
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The ‘Real Heroes’ Of The Battle Of Wanat

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 24, 2014

The 1970s Marine Corps Commercial That Will Actually Make You Want To Re-Enlist
History

The 1970s Marine Corps Commercial That Will Actually Make You Want To Re-Enlist

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 22, 2014

Dunford On The Big Difference Between Iraq And Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Dunford On The Big Difference Between Iraq And Afghanistan

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 21, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts
Iraq War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 19, 2014

War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy
Vietnam War

War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy

By Dave Smith

Posted on Jul 14, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Fought For 6 Hours To Rescue Downed Soldiers
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Fought For 6 Hours To Rescue Downed Soldiers

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

A Short History Of America’s Formal Declarations Of War
History

A Short History Of America’s Formal Declarations Of War

By Adam J. Tiffen

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

presidents theodore roosevelt in military uniform
Historical Figures

The 8 American presidents with the most badass military records

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

The First Black Americans Helped Win America’s Freedom — Then Were Abandoned
History

The First Black Americans Helped Win America’s Freedom — Then Were Abandoned

By Adam J. Tiffen

Posted on Jul 1, 2014

Don’t Shackle Your Life To This Mess In Iraq
Iraq War

Don’t Shackle Your Life To This Mess In Iraq

By William Treseder

Posted on Jun 24, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Medal of Honor Recipient We’ve Been Waiting For
History

UNSUNG HEROES: The Medal of Honor Recipient We’ve Been Waiting For

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 20, 2014

See The Moment The President Told Kyle Carpenter He Would Receive The Medal Of Honor
Afghanistan War

See The Moment The President Told Kyle Carpenter He Would Receive The Medal Of Honor

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 19, 2014

Our Troops Didn’t Die For Iraq’s Future — They Died For Yours
Iraq War

Our Troops Didn’t Die For Iraq’s Future — They Died For Yours

By Zach Iscol

Posted on Jun 16, 2014

We Didn’t Finish The Job In Iraq
Iraq War

We Didn’t Finish The Job In Iraq

By Eric Navarro

Posted on Jun 16, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The MARSOC Marine Who Fought To The Death Against A Taliban Ambush
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The MARSOC Marine Who Fought To The Death Against A Taliban Ambush

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 12, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Sniper Who Created A One-Man Defensive Wall In Front Of The Taliban
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Sniper Who Created A One-Man Defensive Wall In Front Of The Taliban

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on May 30, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Remarkable Service Record Of The Sergeant Major Killed In Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Remarkable Service Record Of The Sergeant Major Killed In Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on May 22, 2014

10 Years After His Death, Here’s What Pat Tillman Means To Me
Afghanistan War

10 Years After His Death, Here’s What Pat Tillman Means To Me

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 23, 2014

Incredible Details Emerge About A British Sniper Who Killed 6 Insurgents With One Bullet
Afghanistan War

Incredible Details Emerge About A British Sniper Who Killed 6 Insurgents With One Bullet

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 4, 2014

Rest In Peace Roger Birkman: WWII Aviator, Psychologist, Creator Of Revolutionary Career Assessment
World War II

Rest In Peace Roger Birkman: WWII Aviator, Psychologist, Creator Of Revolutionary Career Assessment

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 27, 2014

Photo Of The Day: Colin Powell’s 60-Year-Old Selfie
Gulf War

Photo Of The Day: Colin Powell’s 60-Year-Old Selfie

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 14, 2014

Kyle Carpenter Is The Medal Of Honor Recipient The Marine Corps Needs
Afghanistan War

Kyle Carpenter Is The Medal Of Honor Recipient The Marine Corps Needs

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 6, 2014

The One Quote That Captures The Remarkable Skills Of Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

The One Quote That Captures The Remarkable Skills Of Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 28, 2014

New Report Raises Questions About Fallen Hero
Iraq War

New Report Raises Questions About Fallen Hero

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 24, 2014

5 Incredible Quotes About Afghanistan From Former SecDef Robert Gates’ New Book
Afghanistan War

5 Incredible Quotes About Afghanistan From Former SecDef Robert Gates’ New Book

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 8, 2014