The USS Maryland (BB-46) Survived Two Kamikaze Hits During WWII And Stayed In The Fight
The USS Maryland (BB-46) was commissioned in 1921 and saw heavy use in World War II. She was right at the forefront of many important…
Panzerfaust 3: Germany’s Modern Tank-Piercing Grenade Launcher
The lightweight and portable Panzerfaust 3 has been in the news as of late due to its use in the ongoing conflict between Russia and…
Here’s What Happened to the U.S. Marines Who Lifted the Flag at Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima is one of the most renowned in United States history. The five-week battle, fought by the Navy and Marines, captured…
The Exploits of Fritz Joubert: South African Turned German War Spy
Fritz Joubert Duquesne was a man originally born in South Africa who spied for the Germans in two World Wars. In between the battles, he…
The Myth That Carrots Are Good for Your Eyes Came from a WWII Propaganda Campaign
When I was younger, my parents always told me that carrots would give me better eyesight. Much to their surprise, even though I ate the…
Bob Ross, Drill Sergeant? How His Military Career Influenced His Painting
When you think of Bob Ross, what comes to mind? “Happy little trees,” his iconic afro and his soft, gentle voice. It’s a stark contrast…
Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller Became the First Black American to be Awarded the Navy Cross
Many African Americans fought for their freedom during the Civil War. The Buffalo Soldiers earned fame during the Indian and Spanish-American Wars. Plenty more African-American…
NOAA Launches Search for B-29 Graveyard in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are conducting a search of the Pacific Ocean for what’s been dubbed the largest graveyard of…
5 Special Ops That Occurred in Real Life and on FX Series ‘Archer’
Archer, on the FX channel, has been delighting viewers since 2009. The Primetime Emmy and Annie award-winning show follows the antics of Sterling Archer and…
Bootlegger David Marshall Williams Helped Invent the M1 Carbine
Great ideas can come from a variety of places. Take the M1 Carbine, for example. Prominently used in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, it…
Finland Loved This Unlikely Fighter Plane: The Brewster Buffalo
The Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest in the world, predating the British RAF and the Swedish Flygvapnet. And Finnish pilots have long…
16th Combat Aviation Brigade Recreating Army Photos for Black History Month
The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade is using Black History Month to raise awareness about the accomplishments of the African-American service members who fought before them.…