The US Military Dropped Pianos Onto the Battlefield with Parachutes During WWII
During any conflict, it’s important to keep troop morale up. This was especially true during the Second World War, when a large portion of enlisted…
A B-52 Bomber Fire Almost Caused a Chernobyl-Like Incident in North Dakota
It might come as a surprise to some, but the United States came close to nuclear disaster more than once during the Cold War. The…
The Wardrobe Department Messed Up the Uniforms in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Top Gun fans eagerly awaited the film’s much-anticipated sequel. Its release was delayed by three years, and it earned a whopping $1.487 billion at the…
Chesty Puller: The Most Decorated Marine in US History
Chesty Puller is a name synonymous with the US Marine Corps. The most decorated Marine in the service’s history, he served during three wars and…
US Army Announces Gender- and Age-Based Changes to Fitness Test
The US Army has unveiled the latest changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The test, which has been under review for years, will…
Navy Deserter Living Under Stolen Identity Arrested, Convicted of Fraud
A Tennessee man who deserted the US Navy over 40 years ago has been identified and arrested, after the man whose identity he stole received…
USS Clamagore (SS-343) to Be Dismantled and Recycled
The USS Clamagore (SS-343), currently stationed at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in South Carolina, is slated to be dismantled and recycled, after…
US Marine Corps to Test ‘Lightning Carrier’ Concept with USS Tripoli, F-35Bs
The US Marine Corps has announced it’ll be testing out its “Lightning Carrier” concept with the USS Tripoli (LHA-7). According to the service, the amphibious…
US Marine Corps Identifies Marines Killed in Crash During NATO Exercise
The US Marine Corps has identified the four Marines killed when their aircraft crashed during a NATO exercise in Norway. In statements shared over the…
The Tank Museum Prepping Arena Display, Lecture Series for TankFest 2022
TankFest fans, rejoice! The annual showcase of military vehicles dating back to the Second World War and the Cold War is returning in 2022, with…
Naming Commission Releases Nominees for Renaming of US Military Installations
The government commission tasked with recommending possible candidates for the renaming of America’s military installations has narrowed down its list of nominees to 87 people,…
Couple Who Pleaded Guilty to Espionage Tried to Sell Naval Secrets to Brazil: Report
In February 2022, Jonathan and Diana Toebbe pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to communicate restricted data, after they attempted to sell information about the…