Military History

West Point: Welcome to America's First Military Academy

Welcome to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where America's future leaders are shaped and history stands at every corner. From its founding as...

WWII Chocolate: How War Created America's Candy Giants

Discover how World War II transformed Hershey and Mars into confectionery titans through military contracts. Learn about the 600-calorie D-ration bar that...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, TRICARE Open Enrollment & Portable Nuclear Reactors

Weekly military news briefing covering the historic government shutdown's impact on military pay, TRICARE Open Enrollment 2026 (November 10-December 9), the...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits & Halloween Candy History

This week's military news roundup covers the ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay, SNAP benefits expiring for over a million veterans, a federal...

K9 Veterans Day: Special Forces Handler & Rico's Combat Bond

Master Sergeant Smith from 5th Special Forces Group shares the remarkable story of his partnership with Rico, a retired Belgian Malinois who served multiple...

Unsolved Military Mysteries

Explore mysterious military incidents that remain unexplained decades later. From the 1945 disappearance of Flight 19's five Navy planes off Florida to the...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, Pentagon Reforms & Commissary Changes

Military news roundup covering the March 2026 government shutdown's impact on service members including delayed October 15 paychecks, Secretary Hegseth's...

The U.S. Army's Forgotten Camel Corps: When Camels Served in the American Southwest

In the 1850s, the U.S. Army conducted a fascinating experiment using camels for desert transportation across the American Southwest. Secretary of War Jefferson...

History of Military Boots: From Brogan to Modern Combat Boots

Explore the evolution of military combat boots from the symmetrical Brogan boots of the War of 1812 through modern army combat boots. Learn how warfare shaped...

How Tootsie Roll Candies Saved Marines in Korean War

During the 1950 Battle of Chosin Reservoir, surrounded Marines radioed for 60mm mortar rounds using the codename 'Tootsie Roll.' When actual frozen candies...

Army Veteran Scott DeLuzio's Painful Afghanistan Deployment

Army National Guard veteran Scott DeLuzio shares his deeply personal Afghanistan deployment story in this powerful Return to Base podcast episode. DeLuzio...

13 Rules of Leadership From Colin Powell

Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell shares his 13 essential leadership principles in this concise guide. Drawing...

K9 Veterans Day: Thank You To Our Four-Legged Heroes Like Rico The Malinois

Retired Master Sergeant Smith from 5th Special Forces Group shares the incredible story of Rico, his Belgian Malinois partner who served multiple deployments...

Veterans in Humvees Spilling Coffee: What Veterans Day Really Means

Army veteran Eric Horton joins host for a Veterans Day Humvee ride, sharing authentic perspectives on what the holiday means after 26 years of service. From...

CONPLAN 8888: The Military's Zombie Apocalypse Plan

The US military actually wrote a plan for a zombie apocalypse. CONPLAN 8888 is a real STRATCOM training document that uses a fictional zombie scenario to teach...

Sally Rejas: From Airborne to Advocate

Former 82nd Airborne soldier Sally Rejas shares her powerful journey from Puerto Rican farm life to military service and veteran advocacy. In this in-depth...