These Are the 6 Iconic Planes Featured in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
There have been few sequels quite like Top Gun: Maverick. Despite the enormous success of the 1986 film, it took 36 years for a sequel…
Seven Small Details in Military Films That Make Them More Accurate
When filmmakers make movies about the military, they try to be as accurate as possible. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, but…
Checkout This Interview Footage of the ‘Top Gun’ Cast Onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
In 1986, moviegoers went bananas over the release of Top Gun. The film, which offered the general public a look into what the US Navy‘s…
Six Famous Comedians Who Served in the US Military
The very best stand-up comedians connect with the audience by talking about their experiences and finding humor in both the mundane and dangerous. As such,…
The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie
Top Gun debuted in theatres in May 1986, and moviegoers had never seen anything like it. The film was sleek and cool, and portrayed the…
The History of Chechnya’s Fierce Fighting Force
In February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent the country’s Army to invade Ukraine. He believed he could make quick work of the invasion, but…
Whitey Bulger: Air Force Service Member Turned Organized Crime Boss
The 1900s was the century of mobsters in America, and few are more well-known than James “Whitey” Bulger. The leader of the notorious Winter Hill…
The History of Fragging in the US Military
Leading a group of soldiers during wartime is a massive responsibility, and the decisions made can often mean the difference between life and death for…
The Germans Had High Hopes for the Goliath Tracked Mine
It’s common today for bombings to be done via drone. This is an effective strategy for a number of reasons. The aerial vehicles don’t need…
The True Story Behind the Events of ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’
Charlie Wilson’s War premiered in 2007. The film boasted such A-list talent as Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, and was a critical success, earning five…
The Five Greatest Fighter Aircraft Ever Flown By the US Military
Over the course of history, world powers have worked relentlessly to build the best fighter aircraft. American manufacturers, such as McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed Martin and…
Five of the Most Realistic Representations of War in Hollywood
War films have always seen a high degree of popularity, even while undergoing dramatic changes over the decades. In the early days of cinema –…