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Biden: Strike on Polish Border Village Likely Caused By Ukrainian Air Defense Missile – Not Russia

Clare Fitzgerald
Two Polish police officers in a crater caused by a missile strike

UPDATE, 11/16/2022 – US President Joe Biden has revealed the supposed Russian missile strike that killed two individuals in eastern Poland was likely the result…

How Adam Brown Went from Addict to Decorated Navy SEAL

Rosemary Giles
Four US Navy SEALs aiming their firearms

Navy SEALs are among the most impressive and dedicated servicemen in the US military. This statement was especially true for Adam Brown, who overcame every…

Veterans Call for Canada to Award First Victoria Cross Since World War II

Elisabeth Edwards

Veterans in Canada are calling on the federal government to recognize the bravest acts of heroism performed by soldiers during the War in Afghanistan by…

US Air Force, Kratos Successfully Conduct Test Flight of XQ-58A Valkyrie

Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie dropping an Area-I Altius-600

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have completed yet another successful test flight of the XQ-58A Valkyrie at Yuma…

Little-Known Facts About Sgt. Elias’ Death in ‘Platoon’

Todd Neikirk
Willem Dafoe as Sgt. Elias in 'Platoon'

Oliver Stone’s 1986 film Platoon is considered one of the greatest war films ever made. Stone served in the Vietnam War from 1967-68 and used…

The True Story Behind Netflix’s Docuseries, ‘Killer Sally’

Five US Marines saluting while in silhouette

On November 2, 2022, Netflix released the three-part docuseries, Killer Sally. The latest in a string of true crime documentaries to hit the popular streaming…

Veterans Hold Reunion 50 Years After Believing One Had Been Killed In Action In Vietnam

Rosemary Giles
Ivis Sloane, Jim Mattis and Tony Solis sitting together on a couch

Jim Mattis, Ivis Sloane and Tony Solis served in the same unit during the Vietnam War, forging an unbreakable bond throughout the conflict. This made…

Arizona City Celebrated WWII Veteran’s 105th Birthday with Amazing Surprise

Athena Wright smiling

Athena Wright was a young woman in her 20s when she embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, as well as the greatest sacrifice of…

Six Dead In Dallas Air Show Crash Involving Two WWII-Era Aircraft

Douglas B-17G Flying Fortress in flight + Bell P-63 Kingcobra parked on the runway

Tragedy struck the Wings Over Dallas air show on November 12, 2022 when two World War II-era aircraft crashed mid-air. As of publishing, six are…

Pentagon Claims Russian Military Has ‘Probably Lost Half of Their Main Battle Tanks’

Clare Fitzgerald
Ukrainian soldier walking by a damaged Russian tank

Over eight months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the US Department of Defense has released a statement, saying the Russian forces have not…

US Army Veteran Treated to Ballroom Dancing, Pinning Ceremony in Recognition of Service

Jessica Manthe standing with Ed Lawler

In recognition of Veterans Day and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, St. Croix Hospice in Wisconsin has shared the story of veteran Ed Lawler’s…

The Story Behind Netflix’s Fort Hood Documentary, ‘I Am Vanessa Guillén’

American flag blowing in the wind + US Army portrait of Vanessa Guillén

The murder of Vanessa Guillén at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos), Texas sent shockwaves across the United States. The US Army soldier went missing after…