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The fascinating story of how the Jeep became America’s favorite military vehicle
Soldiers may enjoy their time in a Humvee or Huey nowadays, but there is no military vehicle more beloved than the World War II Jeep.
How the legendary Ukrainian pilot ‘Grey Wolf’ earned his call sign, according to a US Air Force F-15 driver
“It signifies who he was: experienced, wise and dedicated."
Bird warfare: Why the Navy’s first aircraft carrier had a dedicated ‘pigeoneer’
Aircraft carrier, meet carrier pigeon
Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II
For almost three years, she operated in France, evading detection and organizing resistance against Nazi occupiers
These Molotov cocktail Legos raised more than $16,000 for medical aid to Ukraine
This set is probably not best for ages 4 and up
How an Air Force A-10 pilot pulled off a miracle landing with much of her tail shot off
"I can’t even describe to you what it was like being back on the ground.”
Watch the most realistic movie portrayal of modern aerial combat ever made
Through rigorous attention to technical detail and thorough authenticity, this minor scene from an anime movie gave viewers the most accurate portrayal of modern aerial combat ever seen.
Feminist, surgeon, spy: Meet the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor
She received the medal for her “valuable service” and “earnest and untiring” efforts.
A Marine’s anime-style recruitment posters are going viral
“Literally everybody that comes in and sees my corner they’re like ‘oh this is cool.'"
Pentagon worried the ‘Nintendo Generation’ can’t survive boot camp because their bones are weak
"The ‘Nintendo Generation’ soldier skeleton is not toughened by activity prior to arrival, so some of them break more easily."
Generation Z has a simple message when it comes to World War III: Please don’t draft me
Draft thee, not me
The head of the Army National Guard says his ‘favorite whiskey is always somebody else’s whiskey’
"Other people's whiskey is the best whiskey."
How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes
Sky Baby vs. Bumble Bee
The best gear under $25 to make life in the field suck less, according to soldiers
Apparently $25 is all it takes to improve gear that was built by the lowest bidder.
This Army unit is recreating historical photos of Black soldiers with today’s troops
"I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for people like [Ng] that started that path for me to walk.”
Inside the intense training airmen go through to fly the largest ski-plane in the world
"You couldn’t see your hand in front of your face it was so bad."
We salute the Navy commander who dresses up like famous wrestlers to present awards to sailors
He also gives his sailors days off as part of the award ceremony. That's leadership right there.
What are the best deployment snacks?
Yes, sometimes undercooked ramen is as good as it gets.
‘McLovin,’ ‘Fat Thor,’ and ‘White Guy’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals
"They’re almost like people’s own personal murals."
Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets
"Your color is who you are."
The tragic story of the Marine infantry company that became the hardest hit unit of the Iraq War
'They Called Us Lucky' is at its best when it focuses on the events in Iraq and their immediate consequences for the lives of those involved.
What are the dumbest rules in the military?
Dumb rules and regulations are one of the most enduring traditions in the military.
