The Colt Walker 1847: The Most Powerful Sidearm Ever Issued By the US Military
In 1846 the United States Army brought the Colt Walker 1847 into service – a revolver that is the most powerful sidearm ever issued by…
America’s Black Hawk Helicopter Still Has A Lot Of Work To Do
The famous and long-lasting UH-60 Black Hawk, which has been flying since the 1970s, will likely remain in service until the 2030s. The airframe is…
Why WWII’s M1 Carbine was Ahead of Its Time
The M1 Carbine was a small, lightweight weapon that found itself in the hands of many Allied soldiers during WWII. Its relatively small cartridge led…
Miss Colorado Is An Active Duty Soldier Raising Awareness About Mental Health
Miss Colorado may be known across the country for vying to become the next Miss America, but what many might not realize is that Maura…
The USS North Carolina Was a Nightmare for Japan During WWII
The USS North Carolina was a mighty battleship that served throughout the Second World War. She was involved in intense combat on many occasions but…
Did Tin Buttons Cause Napoleon’s Army To Retreat From Russia?
October of 1812 saw a major turning point in Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. Although the French had recently claimed victory at the Battle of Maloyaroslavets,…
South Korea and the US Agree on Draft to Officially End the Korean War
South Korea has announced it’s “effectively” agreed with the United States on a draft to officially end the Korean War. Word of the possible agreement…
The USS Olympia Is a Cruiser with a Battleship’s Guns And A Very Long History
The USS Olympia is the physical representation of the saying “big things come in small packages”. Launched in 1895, the comparatively small cruiser was armed…
These US Military Jets Accidentally Shot Themselves Down
As a rule, most aircraft armed with offensive weapons either attack ground targets or other aircraft. Over the past century, we have gotten pretty good…
President Biden Approves Honors for Battle of Mogadishu, MoH for Korean and Vietnam War Veterans
US President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, a $768 billion defense policy bill aimed at allocating military spending and procuring reforms…
Second Capsule Located Within Pedestal of Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Statue
A second capsule has been located within the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee statue that once stood over Richmond, Virginia’s Monument Avenue. The discovery…
5 Things We Didn’t Know About Lt. Dan from ‘Forrest Gump’
The 1994 movie Forest Gump often ends up on lists of the greatest films ever made, thanks to its excellent story, great soundtrack, and brilliant…