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By May 29, 2015
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6 Badass Lines From Patton’s Famously Vulgar Speech

Seventy-one years ago this week, U.S. Army General George S. Patton, Jr. delivered what is considered one of the most...
By May 12, 2015
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How One Night Of Drinking Led To One Of History’s Greatest Command Teams

So you chugged a beer? That’s cute. Men drank like fish during the early 19th century, with the average American adult...
By Apr 29, 2015
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The Story Of The Incredible Women Who Served With Special Ops Units In Afghanistan

They were a sisterhood of female combat soldiers, the “alphas of the alphas,” who initially served in direct combat with...
By Apr 17, 2015
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10 Extraordinary Quotes About War From Ernie Pyle

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ernie Pyle spent his last years embedded with troops in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Japanese-held islands...
By Apr 13, 2015
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The Bold Civil War Raid That Led To The First-Ever Medal Of Honor

Exactly 153 years ago, a band of Union soldiers and two civilians launched an audacious raid to strike deep into...
By Apr 6, 2015
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Winston Churchill Gave One Of The Most Poignant Quotes Ever About Warfare

April 6, 2015, marks the 60th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s resignation as prime minister of Great Britain. His second stint...
By Apr 1, 2015
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The Truth Behind Fort Hood’s History Of Violent Crime

A year after the Fort Hood community experienced a second active-shooter rampage, it remains difficult to put into words and...
By Mar 20, 2015
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This Infographic Tells You Everything You Need To Know About Authorizing War

War has played a critical role in our nation’s history, but over the years authorizing war has significantly changed. If you’ve ever...
By Jan 22, 2015
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Vets Who Want To Fight ISIS Can Learn Something From Old Fights In The African Bush

The ongoing conflict between the terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and various other groups within the...
By Jan 19, 2015
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The Air Force Veteran Who Nearly Lost His Life Pioneering The Civil Rights Movement

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe,...
By Dec 24, 2014
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US Troops Have Been In Combat During Christmas Since America’s Founding

For those who serve, war is surreal, but celebrating Christmas while in a combat zone can be particularly somber. This...
By Dec 8, 2014
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The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil

The “day that will live in infamy” ended with the deaths of over 2,400 sailors, Marines and soldiers, along with...
By Dec 4, 2014
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The Story Behind The First Submarine To Sink A Warship

When testing new military technology, there are always risks for the operators. Test pilots suffered appalling death rates in the...
By Nov 19, 2014
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Searching For My Flag In Fallujah

Exactly a decade ago, I was getting ready to invade the city of Fallujah. I was with Lima Company, 3rd...
By Nov 10, 2014
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What The Civil War Can Teach Us About Women In Combat

Editor’s Note: Portions of this essay originally appeared in “The Women’s War: Separate Spheres and Women Soldiers in the American...
By Jul 3, 2014
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A Short History Of America’s Formal Declarations Of War

On the 4th of July, we celebrate the 241st anniversary of the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence, and the...
By May 29, 2014
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If All Of This Week Were Compressed Into One Day: A Historical Look At May 29

Memorial Day and the days around it inspire me and spark feelings of nostalgia. I am inspired by those who...