The US Army once used ‘battle sleds’ to ferry soldiers in World War II
Made out of torpedo shells and pulled by tanks, the improvised infantry tactic saw heavy used during fighting in Italy.
Everyday Vs. Tactical Or Military Flashlights: Is There Really A Difference?
Flashlights used in the military can be very different to the ones you'll find on the shelves of your local supermarket.
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UTSA, SwRI developing helmet pads to reduce traumatic brain injury in military service members
SEPTEMBER 16 2024 — Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and UTSA are creating innovative military helmet pads designed to prevent traumatic brain injury (TBI). The project, led by ...
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Family of WWII Purple Heart recipient receives New York service medal, 80 years after soldier’s death
The family of a WWII soldier who was killed in action in September 1944 during a fight in Germany received the New York State ...
Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II
The uniform jacket of Al Albrecht, one of the youngest members of the Ghost Army, is on display at “Ghost Army: The Combat ...
Bundeswehr starts preparing for war
NATO was created to act as a bulwark against the Soviet Union and the West German army trained for defense against attacks ...
Is The F-35 Really The Most Advanced Jet In The World & How Many Does The US Have?
The F-35 Lightning II is certainly the most advanced jet the U.S. military possesses, but is it the most powerful in the ...
'We have to remember': World War I memorials across the US tell stories of service, loss
While the 58-foot-long bronze sculpture in Washington D.C. will now be the country's foremost World War I memorial, it is far ...
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Inside The World’s Oldest Army: The Swiss Guard’s Centuries-Old Tradition Of Protecting The Pope‌
While the Secret Service protects the U.S. president, the Swiss Guard protects the pope. So who are these men who ...
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The National World War I Memorial Is Finally Finished
As the sun sets on Friday, September 13, the World War I Centennial Commission and the Doughboy Foundation are officially ...
A preview of the new World War I Memorial in DC — and why it’ll hit you hard
The finishing touches are being put on the new World War I Memorial in D.C. It’s a three-acre site sitting right along ...
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US soldiers and WWII veterans join Dutch royalty to mark 80th anniversary of the Netherlands’ liberation
Thousands of Americans died freeing the Netherlands. On Thursday its citizens, including hundreds of schoolchildren, lined streets and festival grounds for commemorative activities.