Cartoon Characters Who Served In the US Military During World War II
Cartoons were often used during the Second World War not just as propaganda, but to boost the morale of war-weary Americans. As such, many of…
Korean War Movie to Become Biggest Box Office Hit of 2021
A film portraying the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War is set to become the biggest box-office hit of 2021, after grossing $633.2…
China Conducts Secret Hypersonic Missile Launch Amid Growing Concerns Over Its Nuclear Capabilities
According to a report by the Financial Times, China has tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile. Those close to the situation share the test shows the…
Colin Powell, First Black US Secretary of State, Dead At 84
Colin Powell, the first Black US Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has passed away at the age of 84,…
Public Can Soon Lay Flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington National Cemetery has announced civilians will be allowed to walk up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and lay flowers on the grave.…
U.S. Navy Announces New COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines
The United States Navy has announced new guidelines regarding service members and the COVID-19 vaccine. In a message sent to all active-duty personnel this week,…
Wreck of the US Revenue Cutter Bear Discovered In The Atlantic
The United States Coast Guard has announced the discovery of the wreckage of the U.S. Revenue cutter Bear, a military ship that sunk approximately 260…
Unexpected Animals that Served (And Almost Served) In War
Animals have been an important component of war for thousands of years, either to supplement manpower with the movement of supplies and equipment or in…
Korean War Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient Duane Dewey Dies At 89
Korean War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Duane Dewey has died at the age of 89. The retired US Marine Corps Corporal was described…
Gary Gordon and Randall Shughart’s Heroic Efforts During the Battle of Mogadishu
There are few military service members who have received the Medal of Honor and had their actions portrayed in a Hollywood movie. Two are Master…
The Last Time a US Navy Vessel Sunk Another Ship And How It Happened
Currently, the only operational ship in the US Navy to have sunk another vessel is the 220-year-old USS Constitution, a wooden-hulled three-masted heavy frigate that…
A Look Into The Extreme Conditions Prisoners Endured In Soviet Gulags
The Gulag prison system was the Soviet Union’s way of dealing with political dissidents and those they felt were harmful to the Communist regime. While…