That Time a Soldier Saved the Day by Calling an Artillery Strike on Himself
When the Axis attacked the town of Sommocolonia in 1944, they thought they made quite a breakthrough. But they didn’t reckon on Lieutenant John R. Fox.
Author: WE ARE THE MIGHTY
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Chase Millsap is a Marine Grunt, a Green Beret, and a Naval Academy Graduate. For real, it's a good story. He speaks 3 languages, writes in 2, and is avid reader of history. He's produced films for National Geographic and believes that "humans are more important than hardware."
29 of the Best Politically Incorrect Vietnam War Slang Terms
Every generation of veterans has its own slang. Here are the best slang terms from the Vietnam War.
How a Lack of Sleep Could Be Affecting the Weight Problem in the Military
More than 60 percent of troops in every branch of the U.S. military are obese or overweight. And lack of sleep could be the main culprit.
Watch US Marines Conduct Strikes Against ISIS
Callahan’s remarkable use of drone footage to capture the work of American Marines in action against ISIS in a never-before-seen way.
The “Big Five” Systems That Helped Win Desert Storm
Five systems designed to fight the Soviets first proved their combined might in the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm.
This Is How the Suspended 2020 Payroll Taxes Will Affect Troops in 2021
The deferral of payroll tax has ended and troops will have begin to pay it back, but figuring out how much you have to pay is tricky.
Five Historical Events that Happened on Christmas
For most of us, Christmas is and has always been a holiday. But did you know that five major historical events took place on December 25th?
Camp Blaz Is the First New Marine Base in 70 years
On October, the USMC activated Camp Blaz, its first new base since 1952. The base’s activation reflects growing tensions with China.
Vietnam Vet Talks Agent Orange and a Brotherhood Among Fellow Veterans
“They would spray different things on the foliage to try and kill it. Well, we were in the foliage and it would just coat us.”
The Kubelwagen: Nazi Germany’s Answer to the Jeep
The Volkswagen Kubelwagen was the Nazi version of the Jeep. Built under the guidance of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche engineers.
Are You Ready for the New Fitness Test? No One Is, Really
There have been more questions than answers about what the new ACFT is going to look like and, well, how hard it truly is.
How Ben Franklin Helped Establish the Post Office to Win the Revolutionary War
In addition to delivering letters and cards, the post office creation subsidized the delivery of newspapers, which helped create an informed electorate.
