Airplanes, ships, helicopters, and more! Troop transport missions are all about moving soldiers. The record for most troops moved by ship occurred in 1943. The RMS Queen Mary transported more More →
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Men and women in special ops are chosen carefully, plucked from the strongest and smartest of soldiers. Their missions are some of the most dangerous and require detailed planning, sometimes… More →
Military Vehicles
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The United States military uses jets, tanks, ships, and other vehicles to carry out missions around the globe. Each mission requires the perfect combination of vehicles to succeed. This… More →
The Arleigh Burke Destroyers are some of the United States Navy’s most massive and heavily armed ships. These huge guided missile destroyers are around 500 feet long and loaded with more than More →
V-22 Ospreys are a real game changer. These fast-flying helicopters take off vertically before rotating their propellers forward, transforming midair into airplanes! Learn more about how… More →
In the 1970s, the F-14 Tomcat became the United States Navy’s primary carrier-born fighter. The aircraft was known for its long-range missiles, supersonic speed, and variable sweep wings. Now More →
The F-15’s primary mission is air supremacy. A head-up display in the cockpit keeps the pilot attuned to all airspace action, and high maneuverability allows for tight turns at high speeds.… More →
The U-2 first flew in 1955, and the spy plane has changed little over the decades. Pilots must wear full space suits to withstand the pressures at 70,000 feet, and the extra long wingspan… More →