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How to Make Damascus Steel
Opinion

What you should know about how Damascus steel is made

Discover the magic of old-school bladesmiths — the ancients were smarter than we know.

The insane heroism of Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman is getting a movie
Entertainment

The insane heroism of Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman is getting a movie

"John’s actions saved all of us."

Same sh*t, different decade: the War on Terror just won’t end for these 2 Army pilots
Army

Same sh*t, different decade: the War on Terror just won’t end for these 2 Army pilots

“We both have a little more grey hair."

A ‘mentally disturbed’ man with a gun allegedly ran a National Guard vaccine convoy off the road in Texas
National Guard

A ‘mentally disturbed’ man with a gun allegedly ran a National Guard vaccine convoy off the road in Texas

“[W]e’re very thankful that he didn’t start shooting them."

We salute the airman whose cringeworthy PSAs are actually works of art
Mandatory Fun

We salute the airman whose cringeworthy PSAs are actually works of art

"You don’t really expect a rap video from the Air Force."

Marine colonel fired following investigation into Corps’ deadliest amphibious vehicle accident
Marine Corps

Marine colonel fired following investigation into Corps’ deadliest amphibious vehicle accident

Eight Marines and one sailor died in the accident.

How to Use a Map and Compass
Survival

How to use a map and compass to help you get unlost

Oh no, why do none of these trees look familiar?

Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate
Army

Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate

“It’s extremely important for us to know and get the information that we can pull and say, ‘Do we have the right version?'"

The Army is trying to make ‘warrior restaurant’ happen, and it’s not gonna happen
Army

The Army is trying to make ‘warrior restaurant’ happen, and it’s not gonna happen

“Warrior restaurant? WTF!” said retired Army Brig. Gen. Bill Shea.

‘Call of Duty’ wants you to bring a shovel to a gunfight, like these 4 badasses did in real life
Entertainment

‘Call of Duty’ wants you to bring a shovel to a gunfight, like these 4 badasses did in real life

Surprisingly, this has actually happened in real life.

Afghan security forces
Afghanistan

$88 billion and 20 years later, the Afghan security forces are still no match for the Taliban

Not a lot to show.

Why is the military worried about China expanding into South America?
Americas

Why is the military worried about China expanding into South America?

South of the border.

future war
Training

Microdrones, AI, and VR glasses: A sneak peek into the future of war and how we’ll train for it

Getting the education aspects of 'future-ready' right couldn’t be higher.

A Marine looks back at the invasion of Iraq, 18 years later: ‘The war can’t go on unless all the poop’s burned’
Opinion

A Marine looks back at the invasion of Iraq, 18 years later: ‘The war can’t go on unless all the poop’s burned’

18 years after the invasion of Iraq, a Marine looks back on his role in the whirlwind march to Baghdad.

20 years into the War in Afghanistan, the US is in the same position as the Soviets when they lost
Afghanistan

20 years into the War in Afghanistan, the US is in the same position as the Soviets when they lost

The Taliban insurgency is growing.

Removed from command: A two-star general’s mental health disaster and fight to recover
Opinion

Removed from command: A two-star general’s mental health disaster and fight to recover

I survived this toughest of wars and am thriving once again.

Troop levels, airstrikes, COVID vaccinations — How the Pentagon continually fails at transparency
United States

Troop levels, airstrikes, COVID vaccinations — How the Pentagon continually fails at transparency

‘Governments don't usually classify good news.’

US troops are the political football politicians love to spike
Army

US troops are the political football politicians love to spike

The debate continues.

barracks tour
Entertainment

Troops around the world crowdsourced a military version of ‘MTV Cribs’

We know what you're thinking, and yes, you should've joined the Air Force.

The Air Force wants to ‘enhance’ and ‘augment’ its ‘draft beer capabilities’
Air Force

The Air Force wants to ‘enhance’ and ‘augment’ its ‘draft beer capabilities’

Uh, who doesn't?