James Earl Jones: The iconic voice of Darth Vader served in the US Army as an officer
James Earl Jones was famous for his powerful, unforgettable voice. He gave Darth Vader his iconic menace in Star Wars and brought warmth and wisdom…
Paris Davis went against orders but was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his unit in Vietnam
Many soldiers showed incredible bravery during the Vietnam War, but Paris Davis stood out. As one of the first Black officers in the U.S. Army…
Billy Waugh continued to serve in the military for decades after surviving being shot in the head
Billy Waugh had an incredible military career filled with bravery and dedication. He earned some of the highest honors, including the Silver Star, four Bronze…
Lee Van Cleef became famous on-screen as a villain, but he was really a decorated World War II hero
Lee Van Cleef rose to fame during the Golden Age of American Westerns, where his piercing eyes and rugged features made him the perfect on-screen…
Despite being vastly outnumbered, 50 American troops defeated 300 Taliban fighters during the Battle of Kamdesh
On October 3, 2009, more than 300 Taliban fighters launched a planned attack on Combat Outpost (COP) Keating, a remote U.S. Army base in Kamdesh,…
Four NFL Players who served in the U.S. military and lost their lives in combat
Throughout history, several NFL players have chosen to serve in the U.S. military, showing courage both on the field and in combat. While this path…
A captured Soviet T-34 tank spent decades at the bottom of a lake until a local history club decided to recover it
Since the end of World War II, historians and everyday people alike have made remarkable discoveries. All across Europe and the Pacific, relics from the…
Connor Ratliff was cast in ‘Band of Brothers’ early in his career, but Tom Hanks fired him for allegedly having ‘dead eyes’
The 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers is praised for how realistically it shows the story of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st…
Four marksmen who earned their status as the greatest snipers in military history
Becoming one of the greatest snipers in history takes more than just a steady hand—it requires patience, precision, and nerves of steel. These four marksmen…
The AC-47 was a powerful flying fortress that quickly became known as ‘Puff, the Magic Dragon’ in Vietnam
The 1960s folk song “Puff, the Magic Dragon“ became wildly popular thanks to Peter, Paul, and Mary—but during the Vietnam War, the name took on…
Hidden military bases around the world: What secrets do these facilities hold?
James Bond films are famous for their over-the-top villains and the dramatic, high-tech hideouts they operate from—hidden deep in mountains, buried beneath deserts, or perched…
President Theodore Roosevelt’s sons enlisted during World War I, but one never made it back it home
Several U.S. presidents proudly served in the military, with 31 serving in the armed forces before taking office. For many, their commitment to duty inspired…