Project 100,000: The Controversial Recruiting Program of the Vietnam War
As the war in Vietnam raged on, the United States military began to run low on men willing to enlist and serve abroad. To increase…
Here’s How Much US Troops Were Paid In Every War
Being a member of the US Army is one of the most valiant careers a person can choose. However, the job hasn’t always paid as…
President Biden Approves Honors for Battle of Mogadishu, MoH for Korean and Vietnam War Veterans
US President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, a $768 billion defense policy bill aimed at allocating military spending and procuring reforms…
5 Things We Didn’t Know About Lt. Dan from ‘Forrest Gump’
The 1994 movie Forest Gump often ends up on lists of the greatest films ever made, thanks to its excellent story, great soundtrack, and brilliant…
Dwight H. Johnson: Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam War Hero
On January 15, 1968, tank driver Dwight H. Johnson transformed into a one man army after the tank he was driving became immobilized while under…
Drew Dix: The First Special Forces Soldier to Receive the MoH
Drew Dix was an American Special Forces soldier who famously participated in fighting in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of 1968. In this action, Dix…
William T. Perkins Jr: The Only Photographer to Receive the Medal of Honor
There are few service members who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, and even fewer who have done so as a photographer. In fact,…
The Most Unforgiving Battlefield Conditions in Military History
When discussing battles throughout the history of warfare, the participants and the equipment and tactics they used are usually the focus. However, the actual physical…
During the Vietnam War, the CIA Paid Spies with Products from the Sears Catalog
Sometimes the most interesting aspects of military operations are the small logistical matters that are often overlooked. An example of this is how the CIA…
Charlie Beckwith: How The Father Of Delta Force Formed The Elite Fighting Group
In the 1960s, Charlie Beckwith from the US military helped set up and lead an elite force of troops akin to the British SAS. Code-named…
This Art Installation Pays Tribute to the Soldiers Who Lost Their Lives in Vietnam
At the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois is one of the most powerful pieces of military art ever constructed. Titled Above and Beyond,…
The Baffling Death Of Mike Turpin, A US Army Broadcaster In Vietnam
Mike Turpin hardly seemed like the type of person who would die under mysterious circumstances. He had been in Vietnam with the 1st Infantry Division.…