U.S. Army Rangers having a barbecue found themselves under attack when a local gang fired shots in Tacoma, Washington
In the 1980s, the surge of illegal drugs in U.S. cities caused a sharp rise in gang violence. While drug issues still continue today—especially with…
Hidden booby traps in Vietnam took a physical and mental toll on American soldiers
The Vietnam War is often remembered for the guerrilla tactics that caught American forces off guard. The Viet Cong, using their deep knowledge of the…
In a desperate move, Japan trained 6,000 ‘Kamikaze Frogmen’ but they never saw combat
As World War II was coming to a close, both the Allies and the Axis powers came up with daring and complicated plans to try…
George Patton personally purchased gear for his men (and other reasons why he’s considered the best General in American history)
George Patton is one of the rare American generals to become a legend. Nicknamed “Old Blood and Guts,” he made a huge impact in World…
When Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose lost his life near the end of WWII, he became the highest ranking officer to die in the war
After facing the hardships of World War I, Maurice Rose returned to military service and became a highly respected leader during World War II. Even…
Pilots accidentally discovered a strategic maneuver while testing the Saab J35 Draken
After World War II, the need for faster and more advanced jet fighters grew rapidly. In the 1960s, Swedish engineers at Saab took on the…
The Air Force was tight-lipped when a jet mysteriously crashed in Sequoia National Forest
In July 1986, a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk crashed in California’s Sequoia National Forest, and the U.S. Air Force quickly sprang into action to cover it…
The toxic effects of Operation Ranch Hand lasted long after the Vietnam War was over
Between 1962 and 1971, following orders that started under President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. military carried out Operation Ranch Hand—a huge herbicide mission that…
Japan tried to weaken the U.S. Navy again shortly after Pearl Harbor, but their failed efforts became known as Operation K
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has been featured in countless books and movies. It was a surprise, devastating strike that caught…
The child actor from ‘Forrest Gump’ grew up and followed his dream of enlisting in the U.S. Army
Forrest Gump, released in 1994, quickly became one of the most well-known movies about the Vietnam War. Starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, and…
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was used for secret operations during World War II
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, later renamed the F-80, was the first jet fighter used in combat by the U.S. Army Air Forces. Although German…
U.S. Forces held their ground against Syrian and Russian fighters during the Battle of Khasham
At the start of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), U.S. coalition forces found themselves under attack by Syrian pro-government fighters and Russian private military contractors near…