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That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 27 2022

The bizarre history of the US military’s ethnic battalions during World War II The bizarre history of the US military’s ethnic battalions during World War II

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 19 2022

The Army’s WWII ‘ghost divisions’ had some of the best patches The Army’s WWII ‘ghost divisions’ had some of the best patches

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 13 2022

Mincemeat and stewed prunes: the best and worst from the Army’s 1942 cookbook Mincemeat and stewed prunes: the best and worst from the Army’s 1942 cookbook

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 11 2022

The World War II story of the first time US military pilots encountered UFOs The World War II story of the first time US military pilots encountered UFOs

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 5 2022

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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

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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

This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII

By Max Hauptman

/ Sep 30 2022

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Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 23 2022

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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

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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

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‘Princess Auto Mechanic’ — Here’s how Queen Elizabeth served in World War II ‘Princess Auto Mechanic’ — Here’s how Queen Elizabeth served in World War II

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 8 2022

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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

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The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 5 2022

A fleet of Nazi warships has risen from a drought-stricken river in Europe A fleet of Nazi warships has risen from a drought-stricken river in Europe

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Aug 23 2022

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Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’ Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 8 2022

How World War II ended with a battle between sailing ships How World War II ended with a battle between sailing ships

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Aug 6 2022

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World War II fighter pilot finally receives his medals after 76 years World War II fighter pilot finally receives his medals after 76 years

By Max Hauptman

/ Aug 5 2022

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Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 3 2022

Raiding Hitler’s liquor cabinet atop the Eagle’s Nest: The story behind this iconic Easy Company photo Raiding Hitler’s liquor cabinet atop the Eagle’s Nest: The story behind this iconic Easy Company photo

By Max Hauptman

/ Aug 1 2022

The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 27 2022

This Air Force F-15’s paint job honors hero who gave his parachute to another airman after their plane was hit This Air Force F-15’s paint job honors hero who gave his parachute to another airman after their plane was hit

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 22 2022

The fatal flaw in the Marine Corps’ approach to countering China The fatal flaw in the Marine Corps’ approach to countering China

By Jefferson D. Howell, Frank Libutti

/ Jul 22 2022

The wild story of how an American POW ended up fighting alongside the Soviets in WWII The wild story of how an American POW ended up fighting alongside the Soviets in WWII

By Allen Frazier

/ Jul 14 2022

Hollywood has made a staggering amount of money re-winning World War II Hollywood has made a staggering amount of money re-winning World War II

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 7 2022

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The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 29 2022

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

Explorers found the USS Samuel B. Roberts, which sunk 78 years ago holding off an overwhelming Japanese battle group Explorers found the USS Samuel B. Roberts, which sunk 78 years ago holding off an overwhelming Japanese battle group

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jun 25 2022

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How structural racism led to the biggest mutiny in US Navy history How structural racism led to the biggest mutiny in US Navy history

By William Jung

/ Jun 14 2022

Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen

By Max Hauptman

/ May 26 2022

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Navy warship named for Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow sailors from deadly inferno Navy warship named for Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow sailors from deadly inferno

By Haley Britzky

/ May 20 2022

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Army awards WWII veteran medals he earned after 250 days of hellish combat and 78 years Army awards WWII veteran medals he earned after 250 days of hellish combat and 78 years

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 20 2022

The unlawful detention of Asian Americans during World War II remains disturbingly relevant The unlawful detention of Asian Americans during World War II remains disturbingly relevant

By Daniel Johnson

/ May 18 2022

This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II

By Max Hauptman

/ May 10 2022

These are America’s Black Medal of Honor recipients These are America’s Black Medal of Honor recipients

By Daniel Johnson

/ May 5 2022

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These barefoot Marines defended American Samoa during World War II These barefoot Marines defended American Samoa during World War II

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 3 2022

Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns

/ Apr 18 2022

Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment

By Max Hauptman

/ Apr 13 2022

What that one scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ teaches us about complaining in the military What that one scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ teaches us about complaining in the military

/ Apr 12 2022

An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII

By Max Hauptman

/ Apr 7 2022

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The fascinating story of how the Jeep became America’s favorite military vehicle The fascinating story of how the Jeep became America’s favorite military vehicle

By Miranda Summers Lowe

/ Apr 1 2022

Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II

By Max Hauptman

/ Mar 17 2022

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Meet the legendary Marine behind one of the most badass battle cries ever Meet the legendary Marine behind one of the most badass battle cries ever

By Charley Roberts

/ Mar 5 2022

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Why a Marine who helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima kept it a secret for decades Why a Marine who helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima kept it a secret for decades

By Daniel Negrete and Jason Hernandez

/ Feb 23 2022

How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes

/ Feb 17 2022

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The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition

/ Feb 14 2022

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Paul Douglas went to Marine boot camp at 50. Then he earned a Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts in WWII Paul Douglas went to Marine boot camp at 50. Then he earned a Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts in WWII

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 11 2022

Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 26 2022

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The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever

By Matt Sampson

/ Jan 20 2022

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The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp

By Joe Plenzler

/ Jan 19 2022

How a battalion of reindeer helped defeat the Nazis in World War II How a battalion of reindeer helped defeat the Nazis in World War II

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 23 2021

What it was really like to be attacked at Pearl Harbor, according to survivors What it was really like to be attacked at Pearl Harbor, according to survivors

By Kyle Gunn, Rebecca Rosen

/ Dec 7 2021

The story of Kilroy, and why he was there The story of Kilroy, and why he was there

By Justin Burgess

/ Dec 3 2021

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This is Daniel Inouye, a one-man wrecking crew and the namesake of the Navy’s newest warship This is Daniel Inouye, a one-man wrecking crew and the namesake of the Navy’s newest warship

/ Nov 20 2021

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The untold story of the dapper Marine who became the Greatest Generation’s ‘distracted boyfriend’ meme The untold story of the dapper Marine who became the Greatest Generation’s ‘distracted boyfriend’ meme

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 10 2021

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

‘Pearl Harbor’ is actually a good movie and all you critics are just haters ‘Pearl Harbor’ is actually a good movie and all you critics are just haters

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 7 2021

‘I request trial by court-martial’ — The real story behind that one beloved scene in ‘Band of Brothers’ ‘I request trial by court-martial’ — The real story behind that one beloved scene in ‘Band of Brothers’

/ Sep 24 2021

One of the most telling scenes in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ involved a sidelong glance at a sandwich One of the most telling scenes in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ involved a sidelong glance at a sandwich

/ Aug 27 2021

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Safety brief: Don’t hide a WWII-era Panther tank in your basement Safety brief: Don’t hide a WWII-era Panther tank in your basement

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 9 2021

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How the Navy’s ban on booze birthed a million-dollar floating ice cream parlor How the Navy’s ban on booze birthed a million-dollar floating ice cream parlor

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 21 2021

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 13 2021

The remarkable stories behind 5 iconic photos of the Pearl Harbor attack The remarkable stories behind 5 iconic photos of the Pearl Harbor attack

/ Jul 8 2021

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WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps

/ Jun 23 2021