Operation Trent: The British Special Air Service’s Astonishing Daylight Mission in Afghanistan
The British Special Air Service (SAS) is considered one of the most elite forces units in the world. They operate with extreme secrecy, are deadly…
British Troops Were Ordered to Break Out Their Fixed Bayonets During the Iraq War
Most weapons, no matter how successful they are, have a shelf life. As such, countries are constantly pushing to come up with the latest and…
Spetsnaz: How Russia’s Special Forces Became So Deadly
Russia’s Spetsnaz forces were shaped by the Cold War to be stealthy, efficient and, above all, lethal. Geared toward “political warfare,” the group has been…
An F-15 Eagle Scored an Air-to-Air Kill By Dropping a Bomb on an Enemy Helicopter
The Gulf War saw its fair share of intense aerial combat between the Coalition and Iraqi forces, with the Coalition’s air campaign alone dropping 88,500…
Korean War Veteran Reunites with Long-Lost Love After 70 Years
Many American soldiers found love while away at war, but what happened when the fighting came to an end? Many were shipped back to their…
The Inspiration for Charles ‘Chappy’ Sinclair from ‘Iron Eagle’ Was An Air Force Legend
Top Gun: Maverick was released in 2022 to rave reviews and popularity, largely due to how fondly people remembered the first film. In 1986, another…
US Army Rangers Engaged a Local Gang in a Fierce Gunfight on the Streets of Tacoma
In the 1980s, drugs ran rampant on American streets and there was an uptick in gang violence. While there are still major issues with drug…
TikToker Claims Recruiter Lied to Convince Her to Enlist in the US Military
A TikTok creator has gone viral after uploading a video in which she claims a recruiter tricked her into joining the US military – something…
The Story of the Original US Navy I-Bar Featured in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
The famous I-Bar, a favorite spot for US Navy aviators at Naval Air Station North Island, is making history, thanks to the release of Top…
Details About ‘Inglourious Basterds’ That Make It Worth a Rewatch
2009’s Inglourious Basterds is a war movie, comedy and drama all at the same time. It’s an homage to World War II movies and Spaghetti…
These Are the Most Heartbreaking Deaths to Ever Occur in Military Movies
Military and war films have long been some of the most popular forms of cinema. Unfortunately, war is hell, and that means there are often…
Bob Roop was a Special Forces Medic Prior to Becoming a World-Famous Wrestler
Professional wrestlers come from all kinds of backgrounds. Few, however, have the backstory of Bob Roop. The Michigan native wrestled in high school, but went…