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New Jersey Guardsmen Engaged Somali Militants In the Biggest Battle Since That of ‘Black Hawk Down’

Clare Fitzgerald
Soldier with Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, New Jersey Army National Guard standing in the middle of a large crater

In September 2019, members of the New Jersey Army National Guard’s 102nd Cavalry Regiment took on a group of al-Shabaab militants who launched an attack…

Before They Were Making People Laugh, These 20 Comedians Served In the Military

Clare Fitzgerald
Don Rickles as CPO Otto Sharkey in 'C.P.O. Sharkey' + Mel Brooks holding an Emmy Award + Richard Pryor as Montgomery Brewster in 'Brewster's Millions'

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to have held jobs and careers prior to entering the spotlight. While some may have worked in a customer service…

General Austin Miller: The Longest-Serving Commander of the War In Afghanistan

Military portrait of General Austin Miller + American flag

General Austin Miller became the longest-serving commander of the War In Afghanistan – America’s longest war – in 2021, just months before his retirement from…

Punisher Skull Meaning: What Does the Punisher Logo Mean in the US Military?

Rosemary Giles
Jon Bernthal as the Punisher in 'The Punisher'

Each branch the US military has their own logo – various iterations of parachutes for airborne regiments, seahorses on US Navy emblems. Sometimes, symbols are…

Famous Marines: 9 Celebrities Who Served In the US Marine Corps

Samantha Franco
Steve McQueen as Capt. Virgil "The Cooler King" Hilts in 'The Great Escape' + Harvey Keitel as Winston "The Wolf" Wolfe in 'Pulp Fiction'

Throughout the history of the US Marine Corps, there’ve been many Leathernecks who’ve gained fame through impressive feats of bravery and valor. There are also…

‘This is What Madness Looks Like’ – WWI-Style Trench Warfare Being Used In Ukraine

Soldiers walking through a trench during World War I + Ukrainian soldier standing in a trench

Modern warfare has provided armies with an endless arsenal of high-tech weaponry, vehicles and aircraft. However, at their core, most conflicts today are similar to…

There’s a Big Difference Between the FBI and CIA

Rosemary Giles
FBI logo on a wooden wall + CIA logo against a pale blue backdrop

If you’ve ever watched the news during an international crisis or a threat to American soil, you’ll have undoubtedly heard of both the Federal Bureau…

Operation Mount Hope III: How US ‘Night Stalkers’ Stole An Mi-25 Hind D From Under Libya’s Nose

Boeing MH-47 Chinook carrying a Mil Mi-25 Hind D over the desert

In just 70 hours, over 60 men with the US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment pulled off one of the most brazen military heists…

A Naval Academy ‘Assault Team’ Once Stole West Point’s Treasured Mules and Were Awarded for It

US Navy sailors saluting in full uniform + US Military Academy West Point mule mascot holding its arm out

School football rivalries have long existed, and harmless pranks typically accompany them to boost team and school morale. This is true of the rivalry between…

Most Anticipated War Movies of 2023

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer' + Helen Mirren as Golda Meir in 'Golda'

If there’s one thing we enjoyed the most about 2022, it’s the quality of the war- and military-themed films that were released to theaters and…

Kris Kristofferson Served In the US Army Before Chasing His Country Music Dreams

Kris Kristofferson smiling

Country music legend and actor Kris Kristofferson had a long and incredibly successful career that wasn’t without its hardships. Before pursuing a career in Hollywood,…

Missing Man Formation: A Salute to Fallen Airmen

Rosemary Giles
Four aircraft flying in a missing man formation

Have you ever looked up at the sky and saw a squadron flying overhead perfectly in position, only for one to suddenly pull away, leaving…