Bob Ross, Drill Sergeant? How His Military Career Influenced His Painting
When you think of Bob Ross, what comes to mind? “Happy little trees,” his iconic afro and his soft, gentle voice. It’s a stark contrast…
NOAA Launches Search for B-29 Graveyard in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are conducting a search of the Pacific Ocean for what’s been dubbed the largest graveyard of…
The Contentious History of Russia-Ukraine Relations
The history of Russia-Ukraine relations is a contentious one. The pair’s relationship dates back long before the creation of the Soviet Union and has continued…
16th Combat Aviation Brigade Recreating Army Photos for Black History Month
The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade is using Black History Month to raise awareness about the accomplishments of the African-American service members who fought before them.…
The M79 Grenade Launcher Had Its Benefits and Drawbacks
The M79 grenade launcher was known by many names, including the “Thumper-Gun” and the “Bloop Tube” – Australians even called it the “Wombat Gun.” Resembling…
8 Fierce Historical Military Figures Most People Haven’t Heard About
History is filled with so many fierce fighters that it’s not surprising some have been largely forgotten following their service. Here are eight of the…
A B-52 Stratofortress Once Crashed in North Carolina, Dropping Two Nuclear Bombs
The Cold War was a time of uncertainty across the world, particularly in the United States, where the majority of the population feared a nuclear…
Gail Halvorsen Dropped Candy Over Berlin During the Soviet Blockade In 1948-49
The Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948-49 was a tough time for those living in the German capital. The United States was among the Allied…
John F. Kennedy’s First Casket Was Buried At Sea
The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, is one of the most discussed events in the history of American…
Man Discovers WWII-Era Submachine Guns While Magnet Fishing
A 50-year-old from the United Kingdom has discovered six World War II-era submachine guns while magnet fishing in a canal near the site of the…
George H.W. Bush Flew 58 Combat Missions As One of the US Navy’s Youngest Aviators
George H.W. Bush had one of the most distinguished military careers of all US presidents. He enlisted in the US Navy at 18 and was…
US Navy Fires Entire Seabees Command Over ‘Loss of Confidence’
The US Navy has fired the entirety of its Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 2 command due to what it calls “a loss of confidence in their…