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For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 5 2022

News

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots

/ Oct 4 2022

Culture

What the military’s ‘missing man table’ is and what it means What the military’s ‘missing man table’ is and what it means

By Max Hauptman

/ Sep 16 2022

News

Inside the agency working to bring every missing US service member home Inside the agency working to bring every missing US service member home

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 12 2022

News

A Marine who filmed the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising was killed on the island days later. His remains are still there A Marine who filmed the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising was killed on the island days later. His remains are still there

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 9 2022

News

In a war against China, fighting in the jungle could be critical. These soldiers can teach you how In a war against China, fighting in the jungle could be critical. These soldiers can teach you how

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 7 2022

Culture

Why Star Wars’ Boba Fett is the ultimate Special Forces soldier Why Star Wars’ Boba Fett is the ultimate Special Forces soldier

/ Sep 1 2022

News

The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 31 2022

Culture

Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 19 2022

News

From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 15 2022

News

Jon Stewart to Senate Republicans: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart to Senate Republicans: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 1 2022

News

Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2022

News

This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot This whimsical machine gun-toting bunny is the Air Force’s latest squadron mascot

/ Jul 12 2022

News

These 4 soldiers just received the Medal of Honor for standing between their men and enemy fire These 4 soldiers just received the Medal of Honor for standing between their men and enemy fire

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 5 2022

Culture

What movie played the biggest role in your decision to join the military? What movie played the biggest role in your decision to join the military?

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 28 2022

News

Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died

/ May 12 2022

News

The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn

By Max Hauptman

/ May 9 2022

History

Inside the Pentagon’s shameful effort to draft mentally disabled men to fight in Vietnam Inside the Pentagon’s shameful effort to draft mentally disabled men to fight in Vietnam

By Buchanan Waller

/ May 3 2022

History

The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs

By Daniel Johnson

/ Feb 23 2022

Culture

Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure

By Max Hauptman

/ Feb 1 2022

News

A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War

By Ronald Winter

/ Jan 8 2022

Culture

10 things you never knew about ‘We Were Soldiers’ 10 things you never knew about ‘We Were Soldiers’

/ Nov 24 2021

News

Meet the Vietnam War’s greatest sniper Meet the Vietnam War’s greatest sniper

By Justin Burgess

/ Nov 10 2021

Military Life

The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache

By Justin Burgess

/ Nov 9 2021

Culture

10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’ 10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’

By Lisette Voytko

/ Oct 29 2021

Military Life

The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still

/ Sep 26 2021

Military Life

America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient: ‘Our greatest enemy is ourselves’ America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient: ‘Our greatest enemy is ourselves’

/ May 25 2021

Culture

New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process

/ May 8 2021

Culture

The ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is getting a war movie made about it The ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is getting a war movie made about it

/ Apr 2 2021

History

The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History

/ Mar 29 2021

News

The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname

/ Mar 18 2021

History

Full Metal Racket: How An Honest Bid To Preserve The Legacy Of Vietnam Sold Out Full Metal Racket: How An Honest Bid To Preserve The Legacy Of Vietnam Sold Out

By Adam Linehan

/ Mar 4 2021

News

The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War

/ Mar 1 2021

News

52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew 52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew

/ Feb 27 2021

Military Life

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

/ Feb 18 2021

News

The proverbial ‘fall of Saigon’ is fast approaching in Afghanistan The proverbial ‘fall of Saigon’ is fast approaching in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 16 2021

Military Life

One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 16 2021

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 4 2021

News

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

/ Jan 20 2021

News

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

/ Dec 15 2020

The Gear Locker

Gerber Just Dropped A Limited-Edition Tribute To Its Beloved Vietnam-Era Combat Knife Gerber Just Dropped A Limited-Edition Tribute To Its Beloved Vietnam-Era Combat Knife

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

The Gear Locker

GORUCK’s New Boot Was Inspired By The Iconic Special Forces Jungle Boot Of Vietnam GORUCK’s New Boot Was Inspired By The Iconic Special Forces Jungle Boot Of Vietnam

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Military Life

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle

By Christian Beekman

/ Dec 10 2020

Military Life

The Only Medal Of Honor Recipient To Ever Give His Medal Back Has Died The Only Medal Of Honor Recipient To Ever Give His Medal Back Has Died

By Adam Linehan

/ Dec 8 2020

Culture

The iconic Vietnam War novel ‘The Things They Carried’ is getting a film with a star-studded cast The iconic Vietnam War novel ‘The Things They Carried’ is getting a film with a star-studded cast

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

News

Acting SecDef Miller is rewriting the history of the Vietnam War as the US looks for the exit in Afghanistan Acting SecDef Miller is rewriting the history of the Vietnam War as the US looks for the exit in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 2 2020

History

Behold! A Vintage Woobie Jacket From The Vietnam War Behold! A Vintage Woobie Jacket From The Vietnam War

/ Nov 30 2020

Military Life

A Medal of Honor recipient describes how he was saved by a tiger and a sawed-off shotgun A Medal of Honor recipient describes how he was saved by a tiger and a sawed-off shotgun

By

/ Nov 27 2020

Culture

New book recreates harrowing siege of Green Beret camp in 1965 Vietnam New book recreates harrowing siege of Green Beret camp in 1965 Vietnam

By

/ Sep 28 2020

News

The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname

/ Sep 19 2020

News

The Army’s first replacement for its Vietnam-era armored personnel carrier just rolled off the assembly line The Army’s first replacement for its Vietnam-era armored personnel carrier just rolled off the assembly line

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 2 2020

News

Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 4 2020

Military Life

Watch this Vietnam vet brave pepper spray to deliver a powerful message to federal officers in Portland Watch this Vietnam vet brave pepper spray to deliver a powerful message to federal officers in Portland

By

/ Jul 28 2020

News

Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam Senator pushes Medal of Honor upgrade for Marine sergeant who threw back enemy grenade in Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 19 2020

News

A prominent Vietnam veteran reflects on sacred places, protesters, and Confederate flags A prominent Vietnam veteran reflects on sacred places, protesters, and Confederate flags

/ Jun 16 2020

Culture

‘Da 5 Bloods’ takes on wars in Vietnam and at home ‘Da 5 Bloods’ takes on wars in Vietnam and at home

By

/ Jun 12 2020

Culture

Spike Lee takes on Vietnam and the turmoil of the Trump era in Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Spike Lee takes on Vietnam and the turmoil of the Trump era in Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’

By

/ Jun 3 2020

Military Life

Meet the 80-year-old Vietnam veteran volunteering on the front lines of Seattle’s COVID-19 fight Meet the 80-year-old Vietnam veteran volunteering on the front lines of Seattle’s COVID-19 fight

By

/ May 24 2020

Culture

Netflix’s new war movie ‘Da 5 Bloods’ looks like ‘Three Kings’ set during the Vietnam War Netflix’s new war movie ‘Da 5 Bloods’ looks like ‘Three Kings’ set during the Vietnam War

/ May 19 2020

Military Life

‘You don’t even have to serve in the war to get killed by it’ — Veterans reflect on 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting ‘You don’t even have to serve in the war to get killed by it’ — Veterans reflect on 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting

By

/ May 4 2020

Military Life

Unbelievable hero finally awarded the Medal of Honor after 34 years. Unbelievable hero finally awarded the Medal of Honor after 34 years.

By Patrick Baker

/ Apr 24 2020

News

The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 26 2020