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The Animals That Helped Win World War I
Newly digitized photos tell the story of animals that fought as soldiers during the Great War
Women On the Frontlines of WWI Came to Operate Telephones
The “Hello Girls” risked their lives to run military communications—and were denied recognition when they returned home
Why the Military Is Investing in Paper Airplanes
Disposable drones could save lives—and money
Fred Korematsu Fought Against Japanese Internment in the Supreme Court… and Lost
Nearly 75 years later, the infamous decision has yet to be overturned
Muslim and Sikh Troops Can Now Wear Beards, Turbans and Headscarves
The U.S. Army just changed its grooming regulations to accommodate observant soldiers
Department of Defense Calls for Biodegradable, Seed-Planting Ammo
These seed bombs could make Army training easier on the environment
A New Oral History Project Seeks the Stories of World War II Before It’s Too Late
Every member of the greatest generation has a tale to tell, no matter what they did during the war
The Children of Pearl Harbor
Military personnel weren’t the only people attacked on December 7, 1941
Women Won’t Register for the Draft After All
They’re gaining parity within the U.S. military—but women won’t yet be required to register for compulsory service in case of war
U.S. Military Tests Brain Stimulation to Sharpen Mental Skills
Could electrodes one day replace pill bottles in the theatre of war?
Diver Found Possible Inactive 1950 Nuke Off the Coast of British Columbia
The purported bomb was discovered by a man searching for sea cucumbers
The Tragic Fate of the Afghan Interpreters the U.S. Left Behind
These men risked their lives for the U.S. military. Now many would like to come to America but are stranded — and in danger
The Redacted Testimony That Fully Explains Why General MacArthur Was Fired
Far beyond being insubordinate, the military leader seemed to not grasp the consequences of his desired strategy
A Radioactive Cold War Military Base Will Soon Emerge From Greenland’s Melting Ice
They thought the frozen earth would keep it safely hidden. They were wrong
War Correspondents Are No Longer Spies in the Eyes of the Pentagon
Updated Law of War manual removes references that equate journalism to participation in hostilities
Transgender People Can Now Serve Openly in the U.S. Military
One of the last restrictions on who can serve in the military has been removed
The U.S. Nuclear Program Still Uses Eight-Inch Floppy Disks
Technological change takes forever to boot up
Female WWII Pilots Can Now Be Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Seventy-five years later, WASPs have won one last battle
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