Sikh Marine to Sue Service to Wear a Turban and Beard at All Times
A Sikh Marine has revealed he’s prepared to bring forth a lawsuit against the US Navy to grant him permission to wear a beard and…
The U.S. NAVY Dropped a ‘Toilet Bomb’ from an A-1H Skyraider While in North Vietnam
In 1965, a US Skyraider took off from a US aircraft carrier en route to Vietnam. The aircraft was laden with ordnance to be dropped…
US Navy Sells Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Dealers for a Cent Each
The United States Navy has sold two decommissioned aircraft carriers to a scrap dealer for just one cent each. The deal was made with International…
Pilot Safely Ejects After Navy Jet Crashes In Death Valley
The United States Navy has revealed that a jet fighter went down in California’s Death Valley National Park on October 4, 2021. The pilot was…
The Kettering Bug: America’s First Foray Into Unmanned Drone Technology Started During WWI
Today, drone technology is a critical component on the battlefield and is evolving at a rapid pace. There are many that believe it is only…
The Original Instruction Manual for the M16 was a Vietnam War Comic Book
The M16 assault rifle was meant to revolutionize the soldier, giving him a powerful, lightweight, and flexible all-in-one weapon. With the stopping power and accuracy…
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Staff working at the site of Auschwitz II-Birkenau have discovered anti-Semitic graffiti on the premise. Word of the discovery was announced on October 5, 2021,…
100-year-old WWII British Airman Takes To The Skies In A 1940’s Era Biplane
100-year-old British veteran Ron Holdsworth took a flight in a 1940s era biplane on Thursday for a flight over Bakersfield, California. The flight was organized…
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Has First All-Female Guard Change
On September 29, 2021, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier made history with an all-female-led guard change. The event occurred on the 30,770th day of…
The Hilltop Bomber Crash Of A B-29 Superfortress in 1951: A Timeline of Events
In 1951 a B-29 Superfortress experiencing mechanical issues crashed into a Denver neighborhood, wiping out multiple houses and claiming a number of lives. The devastating…
These Wars from the 20th Century Don’t Get Enough Attention in History Classes
Militarily speaking, the 20th century was dominated by the First and Second World Wars, Korea and Vietnam. Between 1900 and 2000, conflict claimed the lives…
The Incredible Women Who Ferried Aircraft for the US During WWII
Women in the US took on many positions while men were serving overseas during World War II. Some worked in factories, while others volunteered with…