The US military fights wars abroad, but it also keeps busy back home. There are different types of forces, though, and rules on what they can and can't do on domestic soil can be confusing. The past ...

In modern times, the aircraft carrier is one of the most important pieces of military equipment that a nation can field. While naval vessels have always played a key role in establishing power and ...

The National Guard, rooted in colonial militias, serves state needs under governors. Active-duty and reserve forces operate under federal command. Sometimes the National Guard can too. Different laws ...