We Are The Mighty

Every weapon has a face. The gunner gets the credit. But the assistant gunner and ammo bearer keep the fight going. They’re the invisible half of every gun. trib.al/8hVegYA

Bob Feller was in his prime. Then Pearl Harbor happened. He walked away from baseball to enlist in the Navy, served in WWII, came back… and still holds one of MLB’s rarest records. The only Opening Day no-hitter. trib.al/4nrqUrx

Your standard rifle can now be an anti-drone weapon. Seriously. trib.al/tT32Lv4

New study links bone marrow cancers to Agent Orange exposure trib.al/uKM5Bc2

Decorated Navy vet Bob Feller is the only MLB pitcher to throw an Opening Day no-hitter trib.al/wGRszgD

The combat jumps of the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team in Korea trib.al/8Pl00Co

A new study found a strong link between Agent Orange exposure and MDS, a group of bone marrow cancers that can progress to leukemia. That could matter a lot for Vietnam veterans still fighting for VA recognition. trib.al/4JuYfQ7

A new study found a strong link between Agent Orange exposure and MDS, a group of bone marrow cancers that can progress to leukemia. That could matter a lot for Vietnam veterans still fighting for VA recognition. trib.al/1ARQbRE

Most people think airborne combat ended after WWII. It didn’t. In Korea, the 187th Rakkasans jumped behind enemy lines twice, rescuing POWs, cutting off retreats, and proving paratroopers still shape the battlefield. Airborne All the Way. trib.al/zkET6E1

Drones changed the battlefield. Now the response is getting personal. New ammo, optics, and systems are turning standard rifles into counter-drone weapons. trib.al/UYGjBw3

Army–Navy has owned its own day for nearly 20 years. Playoff expansion could change that. An executive order was issued to try and protect the game’s spot, but the final call isn’t that simple. trib.al/DfXuvE5

Coast Guard families are underreported victims of the Homeland Security shutdown trib.al/AIMA3TG

They didn’t just defeat their enemies. They made sure no one wanted to fight them next. Fear wasn’t a side effect. It was the strategy. trib.al/BgPcNvU #militaryhistory #genghiskhan #fascinatinghistory #mongolia

RED Friday started with a chain email. It became a quiet reminder that while most people move on, someone is still deployed somewhere. trib.al/O2CfF95

Air Force veteran, martial artist, and cultural icon Chuck Norris has passed away at 86. From service to Hollywood to legend status, his impact reached generations. trib.al/27V762g

Troops were asked to review new MREs. They did not hold back. From “flatulence symphony” to “put ranch on everything,” these are some of the most brutally honest reviews you’ll ever read. trib.al/Yy2hJeJ

The XM8 is back… just not how anyone expected. #SIGSauer lighter M7 carbine is now designated XM8, aiming to fix complaints about weight and handling. trib.al/LCTE4KQ

Before modern concealed carry pistols, one handgun dominated for decades. Carried by generals, gangsters, and spies, the Colt 1903 stayed in military use into the 1970s. trib.al/9qxy4cu

A WWII sightseeing flight ended in a crash deep in New Guinea. Three survivors spent 47 days in the jungle before a rescue mission involving paratroopers and gliders brought them home. trib.al/yObApO4

From SEALs and Delta Force to Spetsnaz, GROM, and Sayeret Matkal, these elite teams are built for missions that rarely make headlines. trib.al/ChuhMFA #specialoperations