The Doomsday Plane: America's E-4 Nightwatch
Explore the E-4B "Nightwatch," also known as the doomsday plane. Learn about its mission, interior, flight frequency, and more.
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The Doomsday Plane: America's E-4 Nightwatch
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Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day? History & FactsWhy Do We Celebrate Independence Day? History & Facts
For nearly 250 years, Americans have celebrated their independence. For many of those years, we’ve celebrated the same way with cookouts, fireworks, recreational activities and of course, the red, white,...
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Army Officer Ranks & Insignia: The Complete GuideArmy Officer Ranks & Insignia: The Complete Guide
For the uninitiated, the U.S. Army officer ranks can seem confusing, but the fact is, learning the rank insignia and rank titles is a lot easier than you might think....
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Military Camping Gear You Don't Want to Leave BehindMilitary Camping Gear You Don't Want to Leave Behind
Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the best things about being an American. There are so many city, county, state and national parks to explore and each of them...
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Marine Corps Ball: 10 Etiquette Do's & Don'ts
Marine Corps Ball: 10 Etiquette Do's & Don'ts
The Marine Corps Ball is an event Marines and their loved ones look forward to every year. Since 1921, the Corps has celebrated their birthday and honored the legacy of...
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When Is The Marine Corps Ball? 9 Facts You Should Know
When Is The Marine Corps Ball? 9 Facts You Should Know
The founding of the Marine Corps has been celebrated with a birthday ball every year since 1925. Whether they are stateside or deployed around the world, Marines always find a...
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24 Navy Ships the U.S. Navy Wants to Decommission24 Navy Ships the U.S. Navy Wants to Decommission
The Navy wants to decommission 24 Navy ships in 2023. The move could save up to $3.6 billion over the next five years. Is your favorite ship on the chopping...
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U.S. Navy Drone Ships: Unmanned Ships of the FutureU.S. Navy Drone Ships: Unmanned Ships of the Future
The applicability of drones in various combat spaces seems endless, so it is no surprise that US Navy drone ships are actually a thing. In fact, the US Navy’s Chief...
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U.S. Navy Ship Classes: A Close Look at Classifications
U.S. Navy Ship Classes: A Close Look at Classifications
The U.S. Navy's surface fleet is comprised of various classes of vessels, and the submarine force is made up of attack submarines, ballistic missile submarines, and guided missile submarines. USAMM assembled...
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Selfless Service: A Core Value in Service Pride
Selfless Service: A Core Value in Service Pride
Years ago, the U.S. Defense Department had an identity crisis. Its members had scruples, but they were varied and based on the individual. Then, in a drastic change, the U.S....
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Military Retirement Gifts to Honor Their Service & SacrificeMilitary Retirement Gifts to Honor Their Service & Sacrifice
How much should a person spend? What is and isn’t appropriate? For those who are inexperienced with the military culture, deciding on which military retirement gifts to purchase can be...
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10 Tactical Gifts For The Service Member in Your Life10 Tactical Gifts For The Service Member in Your Life
Whether it is a birthday, the holidays, Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or marking a career milestone like retirement or a promotion, tactical gifts make great presents, and they are a...
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10 Military Apps Worth Checking Out10 Military Apps Worth Checking Out
Military apps are no different and military members can load up their phones with all sorts of apps that make their lives, on and off duty, much easier. The difference...
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10 Military RV Parks & Campgrounds To Visit This Fall10 Military RV Parks & Campgrounds To Visit This Fall
Fall is a wonderful time of year to get out and see America. While most take to the roads during summer, fall’s cooler temps are alluring to many, and the...
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Army Officer vs. Enlisted: What’s The Difference?
Army Officer vs. Enlisted: What’s The Difference?
That said, it’s important to know the difference between officer vs enlisted. The answer is simple, but like anything, there are some variables that make this a moving target to...
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How Is A Purple Heart Earned? A Deep DiveHow Is A Purple Heart Earned? A Deep Dive
The Purple Heart has the distinction of being the American military’s first medal. The medal was once awarded for military merit, but since it was created by George Washington, the...
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Purple Heart Recipients: 8 Men Who Earned the Most Purple HeartsPurple Heart Recipients: 8 Men Who Earned the Most Purple Hearts
The Purple Heart is one of those military awards that most military members would be proud to receive, however, it isn’t an award anyone in uniform necessarily wants, because to...
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7 Military Care Package Ideas To Send Overseas7 Military Care Package Ideas To Send Overseas
If you’ve ever been deployed, you know how important care packages are to the troops. When they arrive there is a tangible sense of excitement because inside are little things...
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Army Values: What Being A Soldier Is All About
Army Values: What Being A Soldier Is All About
In 1995, the Army officially adopted the Army values listed in Army Regulation 600-100, Army Leadership, dated March 8, 2007, stating all soldiers were required to live them daily in...
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Five 9/11 Movies & Documentaries Worth WatchingFive 9/11 Movies & Documentaries Worth Watching
September 11, 2001 was one of the darkest days in American history. As we know, four planes hijacked by terrorists, flew into the Pentagon, the north and south towers of...
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Honoring 9/11: Five ways to Remember & ReflectHonoring 9/11: Five ways to Remember & Reflect
The attacks of September 11, 2001 forever changed the United States and set in motion a series of events that would impact the U.S. military and millions of service members...
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Who Were The Buffalo Soldiers? 5 Things to KnowWho Were The Buffalo Soldiers? 5 Things to Know
The Buffalo Soldiers were a part of Army units created from legislation passed in 1866 not long after the end of the Civil War. The U.S. Congress enacted the Army...
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Buffalo Soldiers Day: Celebrating Black HistoryBuffalo Soldiers Day: Celebrating Black History
Not long after the Civil War ended, and units like the 54th Massachusetts Regiment were disbanded, Congress passed the Army Reorganization Act in 1866 which doubled the size of the U.S....
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A Life of ServiceA Life of Service
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Dave Flynn spent his life in the Corps serving his country. Today, he still manages to serve, just in different ways.
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Fighter Pilot: What Do They Do?Fighter Pilot: What Do They Do?
By definition, a fighter pilot is a military aviator who flies tactical aircraft, normally jets, in order to engage in air-to-air or air-to-ground combat. A fighter pilot can also fly...
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Military Spouse Appreciation Day: 5 Ways To Show Your Appreciation
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: 5 Ways To Show Your Appreciation
It is no wonder we have a Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Military Spouse Appreciation Day was created on May 23, 1984, when then-President Ronald Reagan made a proclamation to recognize...
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Military EDC: 10 Essentials To Build A Great EDCMilitary EDC: 10 Essentials To Build A Great EDC
Everyday Carry refers to what a person carries on their person each day to help them with any challenges that may arise and those things that are unexpected. These are...
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What Is A Blue Star Family? Everything You Need To KnowWhat Is A Blue Star Family? Everything You Need To Know
A Blue Star Family is the immediate family of a U.S. military member who is serving during war. They are authorized by the U.S. government to hang the Blue Star...
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How To Thank Someone For Their Military Service: 10 Ideas To Make A Difference
How To Thank Someone For Their Military Service: 10 Ideas To Make A Difference
Of course the simplest way to do it is to look them in the eye, say thank you for your service and shake their hands.
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What Is A Seabee? The U.S. Navy's Construction BattalionWhat Is A Seabee? The U.S. Navy's Construction Battalion
Since then, for more than 80 years, Seabees have been the Navy’s construction force, building bases and airfields, conducting underwater construction, and building roads, bridges, and other support facilities. They...
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The Navy Cross: Five Facts About This Prestigious MedalThe Navy Cross: Five Facts About This Prestigious Medal
The Navy Cross may be awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces while serving with the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard (when a part of the Department...
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U.S. Naval Submarine Force: An Overview
U.S. Naval Submarine Force: An Overview
Today, the U.S. naval submarine force, known as the “Silent Service” consists of three types of submarines: fast attack, ballistic missile and guided missile submarines. The naval submarine force, as...
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Three Military Uniform Rules That Are Non-NegotiableThree Military Uniform Rules That Are Non-Negotiable
Uniforms make an individual a part of a larger organizational culture. The military services expect their members to comply to military uniform rules which govern wear and use of the...
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What Is The Army Reserve? A Complete GuideWhat Is The Army Reserve? A Complete Guide
The mission of the U.S. Army Reserve is to provide combat-ready units and soldiers to the Army and the joint force. The Army Reserve has a force of nearly 200,000 soldiers and civilian...
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What Are The Blue Angels And Do They Fight In Combat?What Are The Blue Angels And Do They Fight In Combat?
The Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy’s premier flight demonstration team. The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the...
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Naval Aviation: 5 Surprising Facts
Naval Aviation: 5 Surprising Facts
What’s not to like about naval aviation? Pilots and their aircraft get sling-shotted off of their aircraft carriers, afterburners aglow as they fiercely fly off the deck. When they returned...
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What Is VE Day? 7 Facts You Need To KnowWhat Is VE Day? 7 Facts You Need To Know
When President Harry S. Truman, British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill and Soviet Premier Josef Stalin simultaneously announced that Nazi Germany had surrendered on May 8, 1945, the United States...
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Armed Forces Day: Everything You Should Know
Armed Forces Day: Everything You Should Know
There are numerous ways to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The simplest way is to fly the U.S. flag. Attending an Armed Forces Day parade is another solid choice. Lastly, find...
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Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal: Who Qualifies?Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal: Who Qualifies?
The Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal is awarded to airmen serving in remotely piloted aircraft, cyber, space and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance career fields, who create direct combat effects from...
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Army Fleece Jacket: How It Should Actually Be Worn
Army Fleece Jacket: How It Should Actually Be Worn
The pamphlet reads that “Soldiers may wear the ECWCS jackets and trousers as outer garments, to include the layer III fleece jacket, when authorized by the commander.”
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Fighter Pilot Helmets: Why Are They Yellow?Fighter Pilot Helmets: Why Are They Yellow?
There is one unit with a striking fighter pilot helmet that stands out amongst other Air Force units. It is almost like someone took a giant yellow highlighter and marked...
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Military Moms: 3 Reasons They're The BestMilitary Moms: 3 Reasons They're The Best
While moms are awesome, military moms are even more awesome because they support our country. Whether they are wearing combat boots themselves, or supporting the homefront by supporting their warriors,...
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Navy Medal Of Honor: 5 Things You Didn't KnowNavy Medal Of Honor: 5 Things You Didn't Know
The Navy Medal of Honor is our country’s oldest continuously awarded decoration. Some might argue that the oldest and first U.S. medal would be the Purple Heart, originally named the...
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Military Service Medals: How To Tell Where A Veteran Has Served
Military Service Medals: How To Tell Where A Veteran Has Served
Military service medals, however, are medals that can be earned by participating in a campaign or serving in a particular theater. Military service medals were created to recognize the military...
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The Ultimate Guide To BDUs: Know Your UniformThe Ultimate Guide To BDUs: Know Your Uniform
The Battle Dress Uniform, known more widely as the BDU, was worn by millions of U.S. military personnel while it was in active service as a combat uniform for the...
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The History Of Boonie Hats In The U.S. Military
The History Of Boonie Hats In The U.S. Military
Simply put, boonie hats (the most common spelling) or “booney” hats are a military hat with a wide brim used by military forces in hot climates. They tend to replace the standard patrol...
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3 Types Of Military Hats And Their Uses
3 Types Of Military Hats And Their Uses
Hats, covers, lids; whatever you want to call them, head gear has been a part of military uniforms in the American military since the Continental Army was formed. Over the...
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What Is Ripstop Fabric & Why Is It Important For Tactical Gear?
What Is Ripstop Fabric & Why Is It Important For Tactical Gear?
Ripstop is actually a fabric stitching method and not really a fabric type. For example, ripstop can come in various nylon fabrics and natural fibers like cotton too. What makes...
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Military Appreciation Month: Honoring America's Heroes
Military Appreciation Month: Honoring America's Heroes
The resolution for Military Appreciation Month was introduced because leaders felt it was important to preserve and foster the honor and respect that the U.S. military deserves for vital service...
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