What does the “ER” cypher mean, and why was Prince Harry forced to remove it from his uniform?
Following the death of Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, the United Kingdom entered a period of mourning and national reflection, commemorating her unprecedented seven…
This “Spooky” aircraft flew nearly 4,000 missions in South Vietnam and Laos
During the Vietnam War, U.S. service members informally nicknamed the Douglas AC-47 Spooky “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” drawing inspiration from the popular 1960s folk song…
Fidel Castro used the body of an American pilot to prove that the CIA was behind the failed Bay of Pigs invasion
During the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, several pilots from the Alabama Air National Guard were drawn into a covert CIA-backed effort designed to overthrow…
The worst traitors in military history and how they betrayed their countries
Throughout military history, certain acts of betrayal have left lasting marks on both contemporary events and historical memory. The decision to abandon a nation, cause,…
One of the most decorated paratroopers of World War II, Leonard Funk, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of the Bulge
On September 5, 1945, Leonard Funk Jr. received the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest award for combat valor, in recognition of his extraordinary…
Foo fighters, and five other mysteries from the Second World War that have never been solved
Written by Jesse Beckett and Clare Fitzgerald Human curiosity has always been drawn to the unexplained, and World War II left behind an extraordinary number…
Actor Brian Dennehy was caught lying about serving in the Vietnam War, but lied again almost ten years later
Brian Dennehy earned recognition for his commanding screen presence, with notable roles in films such as First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet…
North Korea captured the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) in 1968 and still uses it for propaganda today
In early 1968, the seizure of the USS Pueblo by North Korea triggered a major international crisis at a time when the United States was…
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 was the most infamous Soviet fighter jet of the Cold War era
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25, designated “Foxbat” by NATO, was one of the most striking military aircraft of the Cold War. Developed in the Soviet Union for…
The Battle of Edson’s Ridge is named after Col. Merritt Edson, who led 830 Marines against more than 2,500 enemy troops
After over 24 hours of nonstop attacks, the 1st Marine Raider Battalion prepared for another night of battle against Japanese forces. They were badly outnumbered—just…
“X” Troop was made up of German and Austrian Jewish commandos who rode bicycles and fought the Germans on D-Day
When most people picture the D-Day landings, they do not usually envision Commandos advancing on bicycles ahead of the main invasion force. Yet that was…
The “father of the American Navy” tried to lead an attack on British soil during the Revolutionary War, but it was a total disaster
When the American Revolutionary War is remembered today, most people associate its battles with events that unfolded in North America. Although the conflict was centered…