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US Warship Downs ICBM for the First Time
In 2020, a US Navy warship successfully shot down an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) during a test for the first time.
4 Places to Buy a Holiday Gift for Sports Fans
Find the best holiday gifts for sports fans by checking out these exciting sports apparel and official fan gear retailers.
A Brief History of Veterans Day
As Veteran’s Day approaches, a brief history of the holiday serves as a reminder to honor our strong troops.
2020 Military Holiday Shipping Deadlines
List of 2020 Military holidays shipping deadlines. Keep easy track of military shipping deadlines when sending mail to APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
The 5 Best Online Military Discounts on Shoes Including adidas, Reebok, and more
To honor the service of veterans and military, ID.me is offering exclusive military shoe discounts through these 5 shoe retailers.
Experts Say Navy Needs 500 Ships, But Paying for Them Won’t be Easy
The US Navy has announced new plans to expand the number of US ships from 289 to 355 by 2035.
Arlington National Cemetery to Reopen With Reduced Hours
After being closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arlington National Cemetery will open to the public with reduced hours starting September 9th.
Five Military Hospitals to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
The Department of Defense announced that 5 military medical facilities and hospitals will be participating in Phase III of COVID-19 vaccine trials.
Air Force Seeks to Bring Computers and Human Brains Closer Together
By Tristan Jung The Air Force is trying to bring computerized learning directly into the human brain. A recent research effort announced by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human […]
Air Force to Have Laser Beams by 2023
In under ten years, science fiction will become a reality. The Air Force is currently developing laser weaponry that can vaporize incoming missiles and enemy aircraft. This badass technology, called a […]
35 Incredible Photos Of Our Military’s Heavy Firepower In Action!
It is no secret that the United States Military carries the title of most dominant force on the world’s stage. We hold this advantage in not only our technology and […]
The Life of a War Dog in Pictures
All war dogs start out as puppies. This little guy started his training at the Military Working Dog Breeding Program at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. They go […]
10 of the Toughest Military Quotes in History
10. General Anthony McAuliffe at the Battle of the Bulge Completely surrounded by German forces, General McAuliffe, Acting Commander of the storied 101st Airborne Division, received an ultimatum demanding surrender […]
7 Incredible Military Videos
Air strikes, underwater missions, firefights, carpet bombs, and more! Check out 7 of the most incredible military videos. 1. Views from the helmet cam 2. Hornet Training in action […]
Combat in Iraq’s Anbar province draws closer to American troops
More than three hundred American troops stationed at Ayn al-Asad, a base in Iraq’s Anbar province, are coming under indirect fire from Islamic State artillery, mortars, and rockets. The insurgents […]
Chickenhawk Nation: The Growing Civil-Military Divide
Writing for The Atlantic, James Fallow notes that it is more rare to serve in the military than it is to grow up on a farm in America. Fallow states that unlike […]
5 Military Homecoming Videos That Might Make You Cry
Military deployments are difficult times for military families. Beyond the hardship of separation, family members have to endure the knowledge that their loved one is in harm’s way. So, when the […]