Submarines represent one of the most mysterious areas on Earth, accessible to only a small few. This article offers an exclusive glimpse into the life experienced within these submerged vessels, a world largely unseen by the general public. Overview of how submarines have developed over the years. Nuclear-powered submarines integrate...

Explore What Life Is Like Beneath the Ocean’s Surface Serving In a Submarine

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The disaster that occurred onboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) forever changed the way the US Navy trains sailors to handle fires at sea.

134 Lives Were Lost In the Deadliest Incident on a US Navy Vessel Since the Second World War

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The B-2 aircraft released an experimental weapon called QUICKSINK to help take out the decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa.

A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber helped sink an old warship in the Pacific with new anti-ship QUICKSINK bombs

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The commanding officer of the warship USS Mason said the counter-Houthi mission saw sustained combat operations "unmatched" since World War II.

Destroyer captain says the US Navy's Red Sea fight is more intense than even the Tanker War in the 1980s

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While most are familiar with fighter jets taking off, one of America's most storied military aircraft is the largest plane to land on an aircraft carrier.

What Was The Largest Plane To Ever Land On A Carrier?

The First Special Service Force was a joint Canadian-American commando unit that was nicknamed the 'Devil's Brigade' by the German Army.

The Legacy of The WWII-Era ‘Devil’s Brigade’ Can Be Traced To Modern Commando Units

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The U.S. military intercepted several Russian and Chinese bombers in international airspace near the coast of Alaska Wednesday. Two Russian Tu-95s and two Chinese H-6s entered what is known as the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement Wednesday night.The aircraft were "detected, tracked and intercepted," NORAD said. They remained in the Alaska ADIZ and did not enter U.S. airspace.The bombers were intercepted by U.S. F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, along with Canadian CF-18s and other support aircraft, a U.S. defense official confirmed to CBS News.  The official said that this marks the...

U.S. intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast

The IJN Shinano was intended to replace the aircraft carriers Japan lost during the Battle of Midway. She was sunk during her maiden voyage.

The Imperial Japanese Navy Tried To Cover Up The Fact That This Massive Warship Was Sunk By An American Submarine

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

As the fights in the Middle East continue to pull the US military's focus to challenges there, a carrier gap may be emerging in the Western Pacific.

Demands in the Middle East risk leaving an aircraft carrier-sized hole in US naval power in the Western Pacific

These 10 U.S. Navy aircraft carriers are proof that no ship is unsinkable, no matter how big. Here's where they're currently resting.

10 Sunken US Navy Aircraft Carriers (And Their Current Location)

An aviator for the United States Navy recently became the first American woman ever to score a victory in air-to-air combat, the service said. The fighter pilot, who was not identified, earned that distinction after knocking down a Houthi drone, one of dozens of attack drones launched by the Yemen-based rebel group that have targeted civilian merchant ships in the Red Sea and surrounding waters, according to the Navy. Houthis say the attacks are a direct response to the devastation in Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The Navy said the pilot was flying an F/A-18 Super Hornet, a military...

Navy pilot becomes first U.S. woman to "kill an air-to-air contact"

The Navy is forward-deploying F-35C Lightning II and CMV-22B Osprey aircraft to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to maintain security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region, the service announced in July. Strike Fighter Squadron 147 and its F-35C Lightning II aircraft are slated to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornets from...

Navy forward-deploys F-35s, Ospreys to Iwakuni, Japan

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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AN IRANIAN warship weighing 2,500 tons capsized in port on Sunday, killing two members of the navy. The Sahand destroyer was being repaired when it flooded, with dramatic pics showing it completely upturned in the bay. The enormous 315 foot vessel was being fixed on the coast of Bandar Abbas today, a city in southern […]

Iranian warship capsizes & sinks killing at least 2 people as 2,500-ton, 315ft vessel goes down while undergoing repairs

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Militaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology.

How the sixth-generation fighter jet will upend air warfare

The Guadalcanal Campaign was a major turning point in the Pacific during World War II. Here are some things you might not know about it.

Facts That Prove the Guadalcanal Campaign Was One of the Most Important Battles in the Pacific Theater

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The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has sailed from its home port a day after its departure was delayed at the last minute.The £3 billion warship had been set to leave Portsmouth Naval Base on Thursday morning but the sailing was first put off to the next high tide that evening before being postponed again until Friday.Crowds of people lined the harbour walls to see the carrier off while a lone stand-up paddle boarder raced the giant ship as it sailed into the Solent.A Royal Navy spokeswoman said: “It is standard to operate within sailing windows.“All ship...

Royal Navy aircraft carrier leaves Portsmouth after last-minute delay

One of the worst episodes of the Warsaw Uprising was the Wola Massacre. In an act of retaliation, German troops systematically slaughtered tens of thousands of Polish civilians in the Warsaw’s Wola district, aiming to crush the Polish Resistance and demoralize the city’s population. Eighty years on, this horrific event stands as one of the most tragic and devastating moments of the Second World War.

The Wola Massacre Was One of the Most Horrific Episodes of the Warsaw Uprising

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A Deep Dive Into The Undersea Life of a Submarine Crew

Submarines remain one of the most mysterious locations on the planet, accessible to only a select few. This article provides a rare look into life inside...

A Deep Dive Into The Undersea Life of a Submarine Crew

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