Book Review: ‘Hot Mics and TV Lights’ Tells the Stories of the American Forces Vietnam Network
Mention the “Armed Forces Network” to most veterans or military families who served overseas and you’re sure to get a reaction. Say it to a…
An Earache Saved Paul Newman From Certain Death During the Battle of Okinawa
When thinking of the biggest names of Vintage Hollywood, it’s likely Paul Newman comes to mind. The actor, philanthropist and auto racer starred in some…
The Most Dangerous Weapons to American Service Members? Their Own
American service members face danger regularly on the battlefield, but what if someone were to tell you enemy combatants aren’t their biggest danger? In a…
Battle of Iwo Jima: One of the Bloodiest Battles in US Marine Corps History
As dawn broke on February 19, 1945, a small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean became the stage for one of World War II’s most…
Tupolev Tu-95: The Soviet-Era Bomber That Could See Nearly 100 Years of Active Service
Know by NATO as the “Bear,” the Tupolev Tu-95 is a turboprop-powered strategic bomber operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces. Dating back to the Cold…
Jerry Bruckheimer Doesn’t Know When ‘Top Gun 3’ Will Get Made: ‘Tom Is So Busy’
Top Gun: Maverick was the second-highest-grossing film of 2022, with fans of Tom Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell flocking to theaters to watch the highly-anticipated sequel…
Sukhoi Su-35: The Russian Multirole Fighter That Screams Aerial Dominance
The Sukhoi Su-35 stands as a testament to Russia’s relentless pursuit of aerial dominance. This advanced, super-maneuverable, fourth-generation fighter jet has not only captured the…
320th Barrage Balloon Battalion: The Only African-American Unit to Storm Normandy on D-Day
“The conventional wisdom of D-Day is that there were no Black soldiers who landed on those beaches, but the truth is that there were almost…
Study Reveals New Details About How the British Gave the Germans the Advantage on the Somme
A study recently published in the Journal of Conflict Archaeology is providing new insights into the failed British advance at the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt on…
WWII-Era Anti-Submarine Munitions, Smoke Devices Found Off Los Angeles Coast
Oceanographers working off the coast of Los Angeles, California have discovered that a site previously believed to just be home to toxic chemical waste was…
In Photos: Burying the Hatchet at the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion
The 1913 Gettysburg Reunion was an event held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its namesake battle. The engagement, considered the turning point of the…
China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Undergoing First Round of Sea Trials
Update – 05/02/2024: China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian, set out on May 1, 2024, to complete her first set of sea trials.…