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…
Monument Dedicated to Medal of Honor Recipients to Be Built in Arlington
US President Joe Biden has signed a bill authorizing the construction of a monument in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the recipients of the Medal of…
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…
Elvis Presley’s Service in the US Army Helped His Popularity Skyrocket
A number of Hollywood’s biggest stars were drafted into the US Army during the middle part of the 20th century. This includes the King of…
Dwight Johnson: Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam War Hero
On January 15, 1968, Dwight Johnson transformed into a one-man army after the tank he was driving became immobilized while under intense enemy fire. He…
US Navy Intercepts Weapons Cache Bound for Yemen
The US Navy’s 5th Fleet announced that it has confiscated a shipment of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in the North Arabian Sea. The weapons…
Eric James Brindley Nicolson Showed Great Skill In a Showdown with a Bf 110
Eric James Brindley Nicolson was a member of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) who was awarded the nation’s highest honor: the Victoria Cross. As…
How Christmas was Celebrated at Home and on the Front During World War II
Christmas is a time everyone looks forward to – especially when a war is raging on. It could be argued the celebrations are of even…
Capsule Within Base of Robert E. Lee Statue Reveals Books, Silver Coin
Experts with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources have opened a capsule found within the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee statue removed from Richmond…