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First Battle of Fallujah: America’s Hard-Learned Lesson On Urban Warfare

US service members walking down a dirt road

Located along the Euphrates is Fallujah, Iraq, a densely-populated industrial city with ties to the ancient Silk Road. In 2004, its over 250,000 residents became…

Andrew Bundermann’s Expert Leadership Saved the Lives of Many Stationed at COP Keating

Samantha Franco
Aerial view of Combat Outpost (COP) Keating + Andrew Bundermann wearing a suit

Andrew Bundermann had to tap into everything he knew about battle when the Taliban led a 400-man attack against his position at COP Keating in…

The US Air Force Lost a Mark 15 Nuclear Bomb Off the Coast of Tybee Island

Samantha Franco
Aircraft flying over Tybee Island + Mark 15 nuclear bomb on a dolly

Somewhere in the waters off Tybee Island, near the population hub of Savannah, Georgia, lies a Mark 15 nuclear bomb that was dropped by US…

Ship That Took Part In Operation Overlord Can Be Yours for Just €40,000

Close-up of Light Vessel 72's light tower + Light Vessel 72 moored along the river Neath

Moored along the river Neath in Wales is Light Vessel 72 (LV72). Better known by the name Juno, the vessel might look like your average…

‘Almost Everything You See On That Big Screen We Flew’ – Former US Navy Pilot Talks ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Clare Fitzgerald
Tom Cruise as Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Cmdr. Frank “Walleye” Weisser is a combat veteran who underwent three deployments with the US Navy. Throughout his career, he clocked thousands of in-flight hours,…

Former Russian Bomber Engineer Offering Military Secrets for Asylum In the US

Clare Fitzgerald
Tupelov Tu-160 in flight

A report from Yahoo! News has revealed that a former Russian military bomber engineer tried to seek asylum at the southwest border of the United…

The US Army Attempted to Cover Up the True Nature of Pat Tillman’s Death In Afghanistan

Clare Fitzgerald
Pat Tillman kneeling in his football uniform + Military portrait of Pat Tillman

Pat Tillman was a football player destined to reach the top of the NFL. He was a talented athlete, but opted to switch careers after…

The True Story Behind ’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’

Clare Fitzgerald
David Denman and Pablo Schreiber as Dave "Boon" Benton and Kris "Tanto" Paronto in '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'

The 2012 Benghazi attack occurred on the anniversary of September 11th. While the nation was commemorating one of its darkest days, militants launched an assault…

Trailer for Guy Ritchie, Jake Gyllenhaal Afghanistan Action-Thriller ‘The Covenant’ Released

Clare Fitzgerald
Guy Ritchie posing on a red carpet + Jake Gyllenhaal posing on a red carpet

The trailer for Guy Ritchie’s new film, The Covenant, has officially been released. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, the movie follows the actions of a US Army…

US Government Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off the Coast of South Carolina

Clare Fitzgerald
Chinese spy balloon floating in the sky

The Chinese spy balloon has been shot down. In a statement posted to the Department of Defense’s website on February 4, 2023, news of the…

Brazilian Navy’s Plans to Scuttle Asbestos-Ridden Aircraft Carrier Draws Ire from Environmentalists

NAe São Paulo at sea

The decommissioned Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier NAe São Paulo is causing headaches for the Brazilian Navy. Following her sale to a Turkish company in 2021, the…

Chemical Research and Spy Satellites: Secret Military Bases You’ve Never Heard Of

Rosemary Giles
Aerial view of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia + Aerial view of Pine Gap

Villains lairs are a staple in the James Bond universe. Whether located deep within a mountain, on a secluded island or inside an oddly-shaped building, they…