Did the Term ‘Grunt’ Originate in Vietnam or During WWII?
For decades, infantry soldiers in the US Army and Marine Corps have been called “grunts,” wearing the moniker like a badge of honor. Grunts are…
USS Clamagore (SS-343) to Be Dismantled and Recycled
The USS Clamagore (SS-343), currently stationed at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in South Carolina, is slated to be dismantled and recycled, after…
US Marine Corps to Test ‘Lightning Carrier’ Concept with USS Tripoli, F-35Bs
The US Marine Corps has announced it’ll be testing out its “Lightning Carrier” concept with the USS Tripoli (LHA-7). According to the service, the amphibious…
US Marine Corps Identifies Marines Killed in Crash During NATO Exercise
The US Marine Corps has identified the four Marines killed when their aircraft crashed during a NATO exercise in Norway. In statements shared over the…
The Tank Museum Prepping Arena Display, Lecture Series for TankFest 2022
TankFest fans, rejoice! The annual showcase of military vehicles dating back to the Second World War and the Cold War is returning in 2022, with…
Popular Movies That Were Written By Military Veterans
Movies about war are a huge business and have represented some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood history. It’s a big advantage for those people…
Naming Commission Releases Nominees for Renaming of US Military Installations
The government commission tasked with recommending possible candidates for the renaming of America’s military installations has narrowed down its list of nominees to 87 people,…
Smedley Butler Had an Incredible Career in the US Marine Corps
Smedley Butler was born into privilege, but decided to fight for his country when he was just a teen. He became one of America’s most…
Wild Weasels Undertake the US Air Force’s Most Dangerous Missions
There is nothing we love more than a good motto! The unofficial slogan for the US Air Force’s Wild Weasel crew is “YGBSM” – an…
John Clem: The Youngest Noncommissioned Officer in US Army History
When the American Civil War broke out in April 1861, it was an all-hands-on-deck situation for the Union and Confederate armies. All men of fighting…
Mary Edwards Walker: The Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor
Today, about a third of all American doctors are female, and women make up 14 percent of all active-duty US military members. This represents a…
Couple Who Pleaded Guilty to Espionage Tried to Sell Naval Secrets to Brazil: Report
In February 2022, Jonathan and Diana Toebbe pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to communicate restricted data, after they attempted to sell information about the…