Why is the American Flag Folded Into a Triangle During Ceremonial Occasions?
If you’ve ever attended a military funeral or a ceremony on Memorial Day, odds are you’ve watched guards come together to fold the American flag.…
INTERVIEW: Dr. Marshall Poe on the Mỹ Lai Massacre and Its Impact on Vietnam-Era America
The Mỹ Lai Massacre has been dubbed “the most shocking episode of the Vietnam War,” with hundreds of civilians slaughtered by American troops. It’s an…
Jeff Bridges Became One of the Youngest Academy Award Nominees While Serving In the US Coast Guard Reserve
Jeff Bridges is truly one of the most talented individuals of his generation. Renowned for his acting, and having dabbled in music, writing and photography,…
Our Most Anticipated War Movies of 2024
The beginning of the year has us excited about what the next 365 days will bring, particularly when it comes to entertainment. We always look…
The Costume Detail That Adds Authenticity to the German Soldiers in ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) is among the most popular films within the Indiana Jones franchise. Set just prior to the outbreak of…
The Battle of Khasham Was the ‘First Deadly Clash’ Between Americans and Russians Since the Cold War
In the early years of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), the US coalition forces engaged in conflict with Syrian pro-government militia and Russian private military contractors…
A US Marine Corps Veteran Once Killed His Stepfather… With An Atomic Wedgie
On December 21, 2013, a US Marine Corps veteran killed his stepfather in a rather hard-to-believe way. When an argument between the pair turned physical,…