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Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard Vying to Become New Home of the USS Halyburton (FFG-40)

USS Halyburton (FFG-40) at sea

If you travel across the United States, it’s likely you will come across the many decommissioned submarines and ships that have been given new life…

6-Star General: Only Two Individuals Have Been Promoted to the Prestigious Rank

Portrait of John J. Pershing + Painting of George Washington

The rank of 6-star general is so high in the US military’s hierarchy that the designation has only ever been given out twice. Only one…

These Celebrities Bravely Served During the Vietnam War

Behind the scenes photo of Oliver Stone on the set of 'Natural Born Killers' + R. Lee Ermey as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in 'Full Metal Jacket' + Dale Dye dressed in his US Marine Corps uniform

Prior to embarking on their Hollywood careers – and even during them – a number of celebrities opt to serve in the US military. While…

The Most Unusual Aircraft to Ever Take to the Skies

Blohm & Voss BV 141 in flight + Tupelov Tu-144 in flight

A number of unusual aircraft have been designed over the years, and some are more questionable than others. While many never made it past the…

M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun: A Favored Weapon of the Devil’s Brigade

Soldier aiming an M1941 Johnson light machine gun

A number of firearms were developed over the course of the Second World War. The scale of fighting during the conflict was unprecedented, and militaries…

Wilbert “Doug” Pearson Is the Only Pilot to Have Scored an Air-to-Space Kill

Military Portrait of Wilbert Pearson + ASM-135 ASAT being launched from the McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Celestial Eagle"

On September 13, 1985, the US Air Force made history. On this day, the first air-to-space missile was launched, successfully destroying an orbiting satellite. Powerful…

Everyday Slang We Didn’t Know Originated In the Navy

Close-up of a ship's wheel

Over the centuries, sailors have created a language all their own to describe objects, people, actions and places. Much of this slang has found itself…

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…

Veterans Saved The USS Batfish (SS-310) By Moving It to a Soybean Field

USS Batfish (SS-310) in a field

The USS Batfish (SS-310) is a Balao-class submarine that holds the US Navy record for sinking three enemy ships in three days. After serving the military,…

Mars Bluff Incident: The US Air Force Accidentally Dropped a Nuclear Bomb on South Carolina

Boeing B-47 Stratojets parked on a runway

Starting in the late 1940s and running through to the end of the Cold War, an arms race occurred between the United States and the…

The USS Texas (BB-35) Was Intentionally Flooded During D-Day

USS Texas (BB-35) at sea

The USS Texas (BB-35) saw more combat action in her lifetime than most other US battleships, seeing service in both World War I and II,…

Jagdtiger: The German Tank Destroyer That Was Both Devastating and Problematic

Jagdtiger on display outside

Throughout the Second World War, the Wehrmacht used some of the best equipment of the era. This was largely due to the fact the German…