Air Force Allows Airmen to Use Gender Pronouns in Email Signatures
The United States Air Force has announced Airmen and Guardians will now be allowed to include gender pronouns in their email signatures, in an aim…
The Second World War Helped Launch Dick Van Dyke’s Acting Career
Is the fountain of youth real? A lot of movie fans seem to think it is. Actors like Paul Rudd, Jenifer Aniston and, of course,…
Did Joseph Stalin Really Send KGB Agents to Assassinate John Wayne?
Everyone loves a good American Western, including Joseph Stalin. The Soviet dictator was a fan of the genre, but wasn’t too fond of its biggest…
Here’s Why the US Didn’t Attempt To Match Russia’s Titanium Submarines
In 1968 the Soviet Union produced a revolutionary new class of submarines; the Alfa-class. These vessels incorporated a number of advanced and innovative features that…
Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee Awarded Medal of Honor for Actions in Afghanistan
At a ceremony on December 16, 2021, President Joe Biden presented three service members with the Medal of Honor. One of those men was Master…
Why Do US Navy Sailors Have 13-Button Pants?
Navies across the world have traditions, some dating back hundreds of years. Many are so old that their origins have long since been forgotten. However,…
MoH Recipient Christopher Celiz Gave His Life to Save an Injured Comrade
Sergeant First Class Christopher Celiz was a soldier’s soldier. While serving in Afghanistan, he gave his life to protect an injured comrade and the crew…
Betty White Put Her Acting Career on Hold to Volunteer for the War Effort
Betty White might be a television icon, but did you know she once put her acting career on hold to devote her time to the…
200 Unexploded WWII Shells Uncovered in Staffordshire, UK
The bomb squad was called to the small Staffordshire town of Cold Meece after receiving a report that hundreds of World War II-era shells were…
Medal of Honor Recipient Alwyn Cashe Gave His Life to Save His Fellow Soldiers
To be presented with the Medal of Honor is to show great heroism while serving in the US Army. One soldier recently awarded the honor…
4 Military Advances In Weapons and Machines that Helped Britain Win Battles For Hundreds Of Years
Great Britain has been involved in scraps all over the world for centuries. In fact, it’s estimated that Britain has used military force against or…
These 4 Weapons Created For Combat Were Cheap But Ingenious Game Changers
Sometimes, no matter how tactically adept a military force may be, if an opponent suddenly shows up with a particularly advanced or capable weapon, it…