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Comedian Rob Riggle Continued to Serve In the US Marine Corps, Even After Making It In Hollywood

Rosemary Giles
Rob Riggle speaking into a microphone on stage

Rob Riggle isn’t just a familiar face in the entertainment industry – he’s also a decorated military veteran. Prior to gracing our screens with his…

Facts About ‘Top Gun’ and Its Award-Winning Sequel

Ryan McLachlan
Tom Cruise as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun' + Tom Cruise as Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Top Gun is a 1986 American action flick directed by Tony Scott. It follows Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) and his co-pilot Nick “Goose” Bradshaw…

Royal Engineer Divers Are Some of the World’s Finest Frogmen

Three Royal Engineer Divers crossing a road

When it comes to military operations in challenging underwater environments, the Royal Engineer Divers are a distinguished and highly-skilled force. This elite group combines engineering…

There Was Almost a ‘Forrest Gump’ Sequel – A National Tragedy Prevented Its Development

Samantha Franco
Still from 'Forrest Gump'

Arguably one of the greatest films ever made, Forrest Gump (1994) charmed audiences around the world, smashing the box office and bringing several quotes into daily…

Dean Martin’s Son Lost His Life During A Routine Military Training Mission

Rosemary Giles
Dean Paul Martin standing outside the cockpit of a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

In the entertainment industry, Dean Martin‘s name resonates with timeless charm, smooth vocals and unforgettable charisma. However, tragedy struck when his son, Dean Paul Martin,…

Cairo: The US Navy SEAL Involved In Taking Out Osama bin Laden Was Also A Dog

Samantha Franco
US Navy SEALs disembarking from a Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk onto the flight deck of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

The death of Osama bin Laden is one of the biggest moments in history, and one name stands out among the heroes who were involved…

What Does John Wick’s Back Tattoo Say? The Meaning & His Marine Corps Connection

Samantha Franco
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 'John Wick'

The John Wick franchise has been popular ever since the first film was released in 2014. Something that’s noticeably missing is any kind of explanation…

‘Star Wars’ Almost Started a Real-Life War… Over a Sandcrawler Model

Ryan McLachlan
Still from 'The Mandalorian'

In 1976, when George Lucas shot Star Wars, filming almost started a real-life war between Tunisia and Libya. Tatooine, Luke Skywalker‘s home planet, was filmed…

The Best Traits of Respected Leadership

Damian Lucjan
Still from 'Band of Brothers'

There’s a pulsating heart that beats within the chest of any great organization or team: a leader. Not just any leader, but one who’s revered,…

Operation Red Wings and Its Depiction in ‘Lone Survivor’

Ryan McLachlan
Still from 'Lone Survivor'

The American biographical war film, Lone Survivor, was released in 2013. Starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Peter Berg, it depicts the events of Operation…

The True Story Behind the Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper Film, ‘American Sniper’

Ryan McLachlan
Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle in 'American Sniper'

American Sniper (2014) is a biographical war film, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood. It focuses on the life of Chris Kyle, who claimed 255…

The TV Adaptation of ‘Das Boot’ Continues Where the Original Film Left Off

Samantha Franco
Still from 'Das Boot'

If you loved the 1981 film, Das Boot, then you’re going to love that there’s a recent TV series. Produced by Bavaria Fiction for Sky…