Disney Bomb: The WWII-Era Rocket-Powered Bunker Buster Bomb
During WWII if you needed to destroy a heavily reinforced bunker, you needn’t look further than either the Tallboy bomb or its bigger sibling the…
Politician and WWII Veteran Bob Dole Dead At 98
Storied politician and World War II veteran Robert “Bob” Dole has passed away at the age of 98. News of his death was announced by…
Air Force Veteran Claims She Leaked Classified Information for the American People
Former US Air Force senior airman and National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Reality Winner is giving her first media interview following her arrest for leaking…
Bing Crosby Was Heavily Involved In the War Effort During WWII
Bing Crosby might be known as the voice of Christmas, but he was also a patriotic American. When he was unable to serve his country…
Before Becoming An Actor, Adam Driver Served in the US Marine Corps
There are many actors who have put the call to serve their country before their acting careers. This was most notable during the Second World…
John Bennett Herrington: Naval Aviator and the First Native American to Travel to Space
There are few individuals who can say they served in the US Navy and had a career as a NASA astronaut. It’s something John Bennett…
Charles R. Drew Saved Thousands of Lives with His Advancements In Blood Storage
It’s long been known that giving soldiers blood transfusions increases their ability to live through traumatic injuries. What many might not realize is that the…
Henry Breault is the Only Submariner to Receive the Medal Of Honor
Although the mere act of serving onboard a submarine may be considered heroic, the US Navy has only awarded the Medal of Honor to a…
Only the Best of the Best Graduate from the US Army Sniper School
There are few soldiers who can say they’ve graduated from the US Army’s prestigious Sniper School. The seven-week course is one of the most grueling…
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,…
These Images Show How the French Celebrated Following the Liberation of France
The German occupation of France ran for four years and greatly affected the lives of French citizens. Things took a turn following D-Day, with the…
America’s First Code Talkers Were Choctaw Soldiers During WWI
To keep their plans a secret from the enemy during the fighting in WWII, the US famously employed Native American code talkers who communicated in…