Details About ‘Inglourious Basterds’ That Make It Worth a Rewatch
2009’s Inglourious Basterds is a war movie, comedy and drama all at the same time. It’s an homage to World War II movies and Spaghetti…
These Are the Most Heartbreaking Deaths to Ever Occur in Military Movies
Military and war films have long been some of the most popular forms of cinema. Unfortunately, war is hell, and that means there are often…
Bob Roop was a Special Forces Medic Prior to Becoming a World-Famous Wrestler
Professional wrestlers come from all kinds of backgrounds. Few, however, have the backstory of Bob Roop. The Michigan native wrestled in high school, but went…
Most Countries Fail to Spend the Necessary Amount on Defense and Other Facts About NATO
If a NATO country is attacked, all others within the organization respond, and it’s for this reason that nations wish to join. Dating back to…
Small Details in Military Films That Make Them More Accurate
When filmmakers make movies about the military, the majority try to be as accurate as possible in their depiction of combat and those who participate.…
Russia’s War on Ukraine is Emphasizing the Need for Military Powers to Adapt to the Changing Face of Conflict
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has surpassed the 100-day mark and has seen much of the invaded country left in rubble. Many cities were razed…
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 theaters 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…
China Once Tried to Pass Off a ‘Top Gun’ Scene As Footage of Its Own Air Force
The majority of military and war movie fans will likely agree that 1986’s Top Gun has some of the best aerial combat scenes ever captured…
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…