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Why Does NORAD Track Santa Claus?

Clare Fitzgerald
AI rendering of Santa flying his sleigh in the night sky

Imagine a child dialing a phone number, hoping to reach the one and only Santa Claus, only to connect with the North American Aerospace Defense…

‘Mad Mike’ Hoare: The Irish Major Turned World-Famous Mercenary

Guest Author
Mike Hoare standing outside

Maj. Thomas Michael “Mad Mike” Hoare and four units of mercenaries stormed Stanleyville, the rebel capital in the Republic of the Congo, on November 24,…

Facts About the Purple Heart, the Oldest Military Decoration Still Presented to US Service Members

Clare Fitzgerald
Hands holding a Purple Heart and a folded American flag

The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed in service to the United States. Created by George Washington in 1782, it is the…

‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure

Aerial view of the 4477th Test & Evaluation Squadron area at Tonopah Test Range (TTR)

The United States is home to one of the most controversial military bases in the world – and it’s probable you’ve never heard of it.…

INTERVIEW: William Sturkey Discusses His New Book About MoH Recipient and War Hero Roy Benavidez

Portrait of William Sturkey + Book cover for "The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America's Most Famous Hispanic War Hero"

Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez was the definition of a true American hero. Surviving “six hours of hell” in the jungle along…

History’s Best Admirals Ruled Over the High Seas and Forever Changed Naval Warfare

June Steele
Military portrait of Tōgō Heihachirō + Military portrait of Chester W. Nimitz + Portrait of Horatio Nelson

Throughout maritime history, admirals have served as testaments to strategic brilliance and bold leadership. From ancient times to the modern era, they have shaped the…

INTERVIEW: Undersea Salvage Expert Curt Newport Talks About His Involvement in the Searches for Challenger and USS Indianapolis

Portrait of Curt Newport + Front cover of 'Ready to Dive: Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss'

Curt Newport is an underwater salvage expert with decades of experiencing. Along with exploring the likes of the RMS Titanic, he was also involved in…

Why is the American Flag Folded Into a Triangle During Ceremonial Occasions?

Clare Fitzgerald
US Army soldiers folding the American flag into a triangle

If you’ve ever attended a military funeral or a ceremony on Memorial Day, odds are you’ve watched guards come together to fold the American flag.…

INTERVIEW: Dr. Marshall Poe on the Mỹ Lai Massacre and Its Impact on Vietnam-Era America

Aerial view of Mỹ Lai, with smoke rising into the air

The Mỹ Lai Massacre has been dubbed “the most shocking episode of the Vietnam War,” with hundreds of civilians slaughtered by American troops. It’s an…

The Battle of Athens Saw Armed War Veterans Take On Corruption in Their Local Government

Rosemary Giles
Crowd standing among overturned vehicles in the middle of a street

In the post-war summer of 1946, the small town of Athens, Tennessee became the epicenter of an event that went down in history as the…

Russo-Ukrainian War: Where Do We Stand As the Conflict Enters Its Third Year?

Clare Fitzgerald
Ukrainian troops driving a military tank down a road

On February 24, 2024, the Russo-Ukrainian War entered its third year. In what became the largest assault on a European nation since the Second World…

Jeff Bridges Became One of the Youngest Academy Award Nominees While Serving In the US Coast Guard Reserve

Clare Fitzgerald
Jeff Bridges as Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn in 'True Grit'

Jeff Bridges is truly one of the most talented individuals of his generation. Renowned for his acting, and having dabbled in music, writing and photography,…