Ralph Puckett Received the Medal of Honor Seven Decades After His Heroics in Korea
The Medal of Honor is bestowed upon service members who display immense bravery and gallantry while serving in the military. Some are presented it shortly…
Man Revealed As War Hero When His Medals Are Discovered
We often hear about stories of valor, bravery and medal ceremonies for members of the armed forces. It’s an accepted fact that bravery must be…
Color Photos of the War Effort During the 1940s Bring History to Life
Photography during the Second World War is often thought of as only in black and white, which is an easy association to make, as the…
Oops! Metal Detectorist Attempted to Sell Live WWII-Era Incendiary Bomb on eBay
British metal detector hobbyist Mark Williams, 51, discovered a live World War II-era German incendiary bomb with his metal detector in Southampton, England, and later…
Last Surviving Marine Of The USS Indianapolis Has Passed Away Aged 96
Edgar Harrell, a 96-year-old veteran marine and last living Marine of the USS Indianapolis has passed away at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville,…
USS Constitution Sails Again After More Than A Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented us all from living our normal lives, including Old Ironsides. This 220-year-old ship hasn’t left her berthing since October 2019,…
Bea Arthur Kept a Lifelong Secret: She Served in the US Marine Corps
Bea Arthur was a television icon, known for playing Maude Findlay in All in the Family (1971-79) and Maude (1972-78), as well as Dorothy Zbornak in…
Aerial Porter Exoskeleton Makes Work at Travis AFB Easier and Less Dangerous
Travis Air Force Base, California is the test site for a new futuristic exoskeleton that aims to reduce injuries and make the work of service…
‘Pogs’ To Be Phased Out As Currency In Base Stores
Pogs, a paper currency that has been in use by troops on overseas bases since 2001 is being phased out in line with the U.S.…
How The Pentagon Is Keeping Tabs On Extremism Within The Ranks
The Intercept has reported that they have reviewed information within Pentagon documents that indicates the Department of Defense is planning on monitoring its service members’…
Misleading Military Movies That Feature Glaring Historical Errors
For better or for worse, historical accuracy is often given up for entertainment purposes when it comes to certain films. Even the military movies most…
Thunderbirds Aerial Display Team Name New Commander
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds display squadron has a new commander for the 2022 and 2023 season, Lt. Col. Justin Elliott. The new leader…