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Spetsnaz: How Russia’s Special Forces Became So Deadly

Five Russian Spetsnaz jumping from an aircraft

Russia’s Spetsnaz forces were shaped by the Cold War to be stealthy, efficient and, above all, lethal. Geared toward “political warfare,” the group has been…

An F-15 Eagle Scored an Air-to-Air Kill By Dropping a Bomb on an Enemy Helicopter

Underside of an F-15 Eagle mid-flight

The Gulf War saw its fair share of intense aerial combat between the Coalition and Iraqi forces, with the Coalition’s air campaign alone dropping 88,500…

Korean War Veteran Reunites with Long-Lost Love After 70 Years

Samantha Franco
Portraits of Duane Mann and Peggy Yamaguchi

Many American soldiers found love while away at war, but what happened when the fighting came to an end? Many were shipped back to their…

The Inspiration for Charles ‘Chappy’ Sinclair from ‘Iron Eagle’ Was An Air Force Legend

Todd Neikirk
Daniel James Jr. standing next to his North American F-51 Mustang

Top Gun: Maverick was released in 2022 to rave reviews and popularity, largely due to how fondly people remembered the first film. In 1986, another…

US Army Rangers Engaged a Local Gang in a Fierce Gunfight on the Streets of Tacoma

US Army Rangers scaling a wooden platform

In the 1980s, drugs ran rampant on American streets and there was an uptick in gang violence. While there are still major issues with drug…

TikToker Claims Recruiter Lied to Convince Her to Enlist in the US Military

Itzel Hernandez wearing a black dress + Itzel Hernandez wearing her US Army fatigues

A TikTok creator has gone viral after uploading a video in which she claims a recruiter tricked her into joining the US military – something…

The Story of the Original US Navy I-Bar Featured in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Behind-the-scenes image from 'Top Gun: Maverick'

The famous I-Bar, a favorite spot for US Navy aviators at Naval Air Station North Island, is making history, thanks to the release of Top…

Details About ‘Inglourious Basterds’ That Make It Worth a Rewatch

Brad Pitt as Aldo Raine in 'Inglourious Basterds'

2009’s Inglourious Basterds is a war movie, comedy and drama all at the same time. It’s an homage to World War II movies and Spaghetti…

These Are the Most Heartbreaking Deaths to Ever Occur in Military Movies

Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay as Lance Cpl. Thomas "Tom" Blake and Lance Cpl. William "Will" Schofield in '1917' + Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius in 'Gladiator' + Tom Hanks and Mykelti Williamson as Forrest Gump and Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue in 'Forrest Gump'

Military and war films have long been some of the most popular forms of cinema. Unfortunately, war is hell, and that means there are often…

Bob Roop was a Special Forces Medic Prior to Becoming a World-Famous Wrestler

Todd Neikirk
Jim Barnett standing with Bob Roop

Professional wrestlers come from all kinds of backgrounds. Few, however, have the backstory of Bob Roop. The Michigan native wrestled in high school, but went…

Most Countries Fail to Spend the Necessary Amount on Defense and Other Facts About NATO

Military personnel standing beneath the flags at the front of NATO's headquarters

If a NATO country is attacked, all others within the organization respond, and it’s for this reason that nations wish to join. Dating back to…

Small Details in Military Films That Make Them More Accurate

R. Lee Ermey as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in 'Full Metal Jacket' + Still from 'Saving Private Ryan'

When filmmakers make movies about the military, the majority try to be as accurate as possible in their depiction of combat and those who participate.…