David Nye
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Military History
5 Legendary Battleships from U.S. History
Battleships are veritable floating fortresses, capable of dishing out and receiving stunning amounts of punishment. But these kings of the oceans...

Veterans
Wounded Warrior Battles Snowmaggedon
A disabled vet in Nebraska has found an awesome way to continue serving his community. After receiving an off-road wheelchair with sweet treads,...

SOCOM / SOF
9 Military Units That Define 'The Tip of the Spear'
When America needs to break its way into an enemy country, these are the people who slip, kick, or explode their way past the defenses and blaze the...

Uncategorized
The Coolest Military Tech Coming In 2016
America’s troops have cool gear coming their way in 2016. Here’s a look at some of it: 1.

Military History
6 Rare Facts About the Battle of the Bulge
Infantrymen and tanks move against German positions Dec. 31, 1944.

Air Warfare
The 7 Most Intense Air Battles in Aviation History
Aerial combat has been around for a little over 100 years, and during that time there have already been plenty of epic battles in the skies. Here are...

Military History
5 Times the U.S. Military Ripped Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
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Military History
History's 6 Greatest Sniper Duels
Sniper duels are common in movies, but they’re actually pretty rare in real life. Snipers spend most of their time protecting friendly troops and...

Sea (Maritime, Naval Operations)
6 Best Weapons Designed to Kill Submarines
China and Russia are both building up their sub fleets, and potential conflict areas in the Black Sea, South China Sea, and under the Arctic Circle...

Russia
7 Times the U.S. Almost Stumbled Into War with Russia
In light of current events in places like the Ukraine and Syria, the risk of America and Russia fighting a proxy war or even a real war is growing....

Iran’s Nuclear and Chemical Weapons Threat
By Ben Ollerenshaw • RealClearDefense
Europe’s Rearmament Paradox
By Daniel Darling • RealClearDefense
Pentagon’s Pursuit of Faster Acquisition
By Ben Harris • RealClearDefense
The Army’s AI Cyber Defenders Need a Proven Stand-Down Order
By Gleb Tsipursky • RealClearDefense
After the Silence
By Chase Skylar DeMayo • RealClearDefense

The First Surface Drone-v-Drone Fight
By CDR Salamander, CDR Salamander
Air Force Strengthens F-22 Raptor Combat Readiness in the Pacific
By Global Defense
After the Silence
By Chase Skylar DeMayo • RealClearDefense
Underwater Arms Race Puts U.S. Naval Supremacy at Risk
By Tom O'Connor, Newsweek
New Facilities To Pump Out Upgraded F/A-18E/F Super Hornets
By Trevithick, WarZone
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