French defeat in Dien Bien Phu, May 1954 heralded the US Military engagement in Vietnam – By Guest Blogger Hans Wiesman
French defeat in Dien Bien Phu, May 1954 heralded the US Military engagement in Vietnam. With dramatic photos of the C-47’s / Dakota’s last flight…
‘Mutual helpfulness’ Co-founder of American Legion post leaves legacy of public service
By Jeremy P. Amick When war-hardened veterans returned to their communities following World War I, many struggled to leave behind memories of the adversities they…
Hans Wiesman: WWII built DC-3 Fleet in Puerto Rico soon to be trashed for making soda cans.
Final attempt to save components of these great warbirds from the smelting oven. For many decades the DC-3 fleet based on San Juan Int Airport…
Geoff Moore: WHERE MONTY AND EISENHOWER PLANNED THE INVASION OF SICILY
Deep under the Maltese capital of Valletta and carved into the limestone of the island can be found where the first invasion of Europe was…
50 Years of C-47 Gunship conversions, Spooky man hunts from Vietnam to Colombia – By Hans Wiesman
The first C-47’s converted as “Gunships” flew in Dec. 1964 in Vietnam and their controversial start showed instantly tremendous successes in the close air support,…
‘Continuing a legacy’ Veteran receives real-world education while continuing military tradition
By Jeremy P. Amick In recent years, Army veteran Shawn Burch has developed an interest in genealogy and the migration of past generations of his…
75 Years anniversary of the Iconic North American P-51 Mustang – By Guest Blogger Hans Wiesman
North American P-51 D Mustangs in dire need for help. B-29 Superfortress crashed during emergency landing and ran into parked P-51 D Mustangs, damaging 9…
‘To posterity’ Legacy of “Great War” veteran lives through American Legion Post 5
By Jeremy P. Amick Established in 1919, the American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City, Mo., was founded through sacrifice of combat veterans seeking to…
Guest Blogger Dan Snow: Today is the 100th anniversary of a forgotten but fascinating WWI battle- Neuve Chapelle.
Today is the 100th anniversary of a forgotten but fascinating World War One battle. Neuve Chapelle. There are many reasons why i think we should…
Guest Blogger Hans Wiesman: MONSTER JAPANESE SUBS built to terrorize US WEST COAST, DEC 1944
Photo 1. Japanese Monster Aircraft carrier Subs built for raiding the US West Coast. Japanese Navy under the visionary Adm. Yamamoto (architect of the Pearl…
Geoff is bunker busting in the Channel Islands……….
Our residential travel writer and blogger, Geoff Moore, jumps on a plane and hops over to the Channel Islands. When the 9th of May passes…
‘I knew I was going’ Vietnam service earns local veteran Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts
By Jeremy P. Ämick When graduating from Russellville (Mo.) High School in 1965, Dennis Smith did not question whether he would someday receive a draft…