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The Best Navy Films to Ever Grace the Big Screen

Movie Card for 'Midway' + Sean Connery as Marco Ramius in 'The Hunt for Red October' + Russell Crowe as Jack Aubrey in 'Master and Command: The Far Side of the World'

Hollywood adaptations of military life can often fall short when it comes to their accuracy. From over-exaggerated facts, over-the-top explosions and overlooked details, many war…

Korean War Epic ‘Devotion’ Features Authentic Aircraft from the Period

Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell as Jesse Brown and Thomas Hudner in 'Devotion'

Actors Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell portray famed naval aviators Jesse L. Brown and Thomas J. Hudner Jr. in the upcoming Korean War film, Devotion.…

Ukrainian Military Using Virtual Simulators to Train Volunteer Fighters

Clare Fitzgerald
Drawing of an AK-47 on a wall

In an attempt to better train volunteers joining the Territorial Defence Forces (TDF) and preserve any remaining ammunition, the Ukrainian military has turned to virtual…

10 of the Most Famous American War Correspondents

Todd Neikirk
Close-up of Daniel Pearl smiling + Portrait of Ernie Pyle + Margaret Bourke-White holding a camera

It’s long been a tradition for serious journalists to embed themselves in the most dangerous situations possible in order to get a story – and…

US Air Force Deploys F-22 Raptors to Poland to Defend Eastern Flank of NATO

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor in flight

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptors with the US Air Force have landed in the United Kingdom, with their final destination being Poland. The deployment of the…

Victorian-Era Palmerston Fort Sells for Over £1.3 Million at Auction

Clare Fitzgerald
Aerial view of Fort Gilkicker

A Palmerston Fort located in Gosport, Hampshire has sold at auction for over £1,300,000. The Victorian-era fort saw use during both World War I and…

US Army to Combat Declining Numbers By Helping Recruits Who Fail Body Fat and Academic Requirements

Clare Fitzgerald
Two US Army soldiers carrying weights across a field

In an attempt to tackle a continuing decline in recruitment numbers, the US Army has launched a new pilot project. Geared toward those who don’t…

Ukraine Doesn’t Want the US Air Force’s Aging A-10 Warthogs

US Air Force crewman performing maintenance on the nose of a Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II + Ukrainian flag

Throughout the course of the Russo-Ukrainian War, the US has offered to send – and has sent – an array of weapons and equipment to…

US Army Ranger ‘The Reaper’ Reacts to 11 Sniping Scenes from Popular War Movies – and It’s Rough!

Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle in 'American Sniper' + Nicholas Irving aiming his rifle + Mark Wahlberg as Marcus Luttrell in 'Lone Survivor'

With 33 confirmed kills over a span of just four months – and upwards of 100 unofficial kills – Nicholas Irving, AKA “the Reaper,” is…

Poland Accuses Germany of Breaking Promise to Replace Tanks Sent to Ukraine

Clare Fitzgerald
Polish President Andrzej Duda speaking + Close-up of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Poland’s government is reaching out to its partners in NATO over what it feels is a broken promise from Germany regarding the replenishment of the…

How Many 5 Star Generals Are There? Nine: A List of 5 Star Generals in the US

Douglas MacArthur standing in uniform + Military portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower + Chester Nimitz standing in his naval uniform

Following the death of Gen. Omar Bradley in 1981, the elite rank of five-star general feels more like a legend than reality. Since Congress allowed…

Operation Trent: The British Special Air Service’s Astonishing Daylight Mission in Afghanistan

British troops sitting on an armored vehicle in the desert

The British Special Air Service (SAS) is considered one of the most elite forces units in the world. They operate with extreme secrecy, are deadly…