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Why Are Marines Called 'Jarheads'?

Why are Marines known as jarheads? The answer may have something to do with mules.

Why Are Marines Called 'Jarheads'?

6 Heroic Military Cats

Pooli the cat modeling her uniform on her 15th birthday.

6 Heroic Military Cats

10 Surprising Facts About Band of Brothers

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10 Surprising Facts About Band of Brothers

The Kansas Shoe Salesman Responsible for Veterans Day

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The Kansas Shoe Salesman Responsible for Veterans Day

All Military Veterans and Gold Star Families Can Now Visit National Parks for Free

Yellowstone National Park

11 Things to Remember This Veterans Day

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What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

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7 Facts About the United States Space Force

The flag for the United States Space Force.

This Video From 1923 Shows a U.S. Biplane Creating a Smoke Screen to Conceal Itself in Open Waters

Navy planes creating smoke screens during the 1920s.

Veterans Day 2020: What's Open? What's Closed?

Many businesses remain open on Veterans Day, and some even have special offers for military members.

The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats

Can you tell that this is real bear fur?

When Mongol Queens Ruled the Silk Road

Sorghaghtani Beki, Genghis Khan's daughter-in-law, was a powerful ruler.

13 Memorable Facts About D-Day

American troops landing on Omaha beach at Normandy on D-Day.

(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Tear Gas

Londoners undergo a gas exercise for civilians, using tear gas, in 1941.

Why Is the American Flag Displayed Backwards on Military Uniforms?

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8 Surprising Facts About James Stewart

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