Queen Elizabeth II Met with a Number of World Leaders During Her Reign
Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth for just over 70 years, and during that time she met with a number…
US Marine Corps Aviator William Rankin Survived a Fall from a Thunder Cloud
In times of crisis, pilots may have to parachute out of their aircraft due to damage or mechanical failure. For the most part, these descents…
Pairing Female Engagement Teams with Infantry Forever Changed the US Military
Being a female in the US military, which historically has been largely made up of males, continues to be a struggle for equal treatment and…
May 15 Incident: When Japan Tried to Spark a War Using Charlie Chaplin
On May 15, 1932, the world was almost plunged into an unexpected war. The Imperial Japanese Navy had organized a coup d’état through a series…
GIGN: The Elite French Force Charged with Counter-Terrorism and Hostage Rescue
The Groupe d intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale (GIGN) – National Gendarmerie Intervention Group in English – is an elite French tactical unit that was…
Special Forces Veteran Ryan Hendrickson Is Clearing Land Mines for Ukrainian Farmers
Since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, land mines have been laid by Russians soldiers, leading to a high number of civilian casualties. They’ve…
Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry Faced Death Twice While In the US Army Air Forces
Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-69) remains enormously popular and influential; critics still point to the creator’s forward-thinking views on race and human…
Lance Corporal: The ‘Greatest’ Rank in the US Marine Corps
When it comes to toughness, strength and skill, the US Marine Corps is regarded as the most intense and high-achieving branch of the US military.…
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider: The Best Attack Plane Ever Made
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was not only an integral aircraft used following WWII, but it was also a deadly weapon capable of eviscerating the enemy…
Five Bloodless Wars That Have Been Fought Throughout History
Written by Todd Neikirk and Clare Fitzgerald. Wars have been fought pretty much since the beginning of time, and they have a brutal effect on…
Abu Tahsin al-Salhi: The “Sheikh of Snipers” Who Killed 384 ISIS Fighters
There was once an Iraqi soldier who was an inspiration to his comrades for his endurance and dedication to defending his country. He killed a…
The Best Navy Films to Ever Grace the Big Screen
Hollywood adaptations of military life can often fall short when it comes to their accuracy. From over-exaggerated facts, over-the-top explosions and overlooked details, many war…