John ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill: The British Army Officer Who Charged Into Battle With a Longbow, Broadsword and a Set of Bagpipes
In every conflict, there are service members who stand out for their unique ways of approaching conflict. None, however, were as quirky as John “Mad…
Facts Most People Don’t Know About the US Marshal Service
The US Marshal Service is almost as old as the United States itself. Though the duties and methods of the service have changed during its…
NFL Players Who Lost Their Lives Serving in the US Military
When it first came about, it was common for National Football League (NFL) players to serve in the US military. While it’s since become far…
Jimmy Carter Once Saved Canada From Nuclear Disaster
Jimmy Carter was a one-term president, but he has long been lauded for his character and empathy. The 39th president of the United States, he…
Navy Deserter Living Under Stolen Identity Arrested, Convicted of Fraud
A Tennessee man who deserted the US Navy over 40 years ago has been identified and arrested, after the man whose identity he stole received…
Kurt Vonnegut’s Time as a Soldier During WWII Inspired His Popular Anti-War Novel, ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’
Written by Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most beloved and influential authors of the 20th century. While he was…
The Molotov Cocktail: A Quick History Of The Surprisingly Effective Weapon
Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24th of 2022. Ukrainian soldiers are taking on the Russian troops, but so are a number of Ukrainian civilians.…
Tom Lehrer Invented Jello Shots to Skirt The Military’s No Alcohol in Bases Policy
Tom Lehrer is one of the more interesting people of the last 100 years. He is a man of many gifts, though he has sometimes…
Why Was Jimi Hendrix Discharged from the US Army?
Jimi Hendrix died in September 1970, at the young age of 27. He packed quite a legacy into those 27 years, becoming perhaps the greatest…
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…