Following his brother’s assassination, Robert Kennedy petitioned the government to bury one of JFK’s caskets at sea
The tragic assassination of John F. Kennedy, America’s 35th president, remains a subject of enduring fascination for both scholars and the general public. Following his…
Before becoming an Oscar-winning actor, George Kennedy served under Gen. Patton and fought in the Battle of The Bulge
George Kennedy, the Oscar-winning actor best known for playing rugged, straight-talking characters, drew much of his onscreen authority from real-life experience. Before stepping into the…
M3 Grant to Make Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025
With TANKFEST 2025 taking place in just a few weeks, the Tank Museum has made an exciting announcement: an M3 Grant will be making its…
Former Navy SEAL and CIA Global Response Staff member Glen Doherty gave his life to defend the CIA base in Benghazi, Libya
On the evening of September 11, 2012, chaos erupted in Benghazi, Libya, when a coordinated group of militants attacked the U.S. State Department’s diplomatic compound.…
Western movie legend Lee Van Cleef served on the USS Incredible, removing naval mines in the Pacific Theater before finding his passion in acting
Before Lee Van Cleef became a household name in Western cinema, he served his country with honor during World War II as a member of…
General Dietrich von Saucken insulted the Führer to his face but managed to avoid execution and imprisonment
Adults often tell children that confronting bullies is the best way to make them stop. In the 20th century, no figure represented tyranny and intimidation…
Billy Waugh was left for dead by the North Vietnamese Army, but survived and continued to serve in the military for the rest of his life
Billy Waugh’s military journey stands as a remarkable testament to courage and perseverance. Over the course of his service, he earned an impressive array of…
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese Marshal Admiral behind Pearl Harbor, had studied and lived in America in his youth
Isoroku Yamamoto was a senior admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy who had spent considerable time in the United States, developing strong ties and gaining…
Facing jail time, Maynard Harrison Smith enlisted and saved his comrades when their Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress caught fire
War has a tendency to reveal unexpected sides of people. The loudest voice in the room may falter under fire, while the quietest might rise…
The discovery of the USS Grayback decades after it sank gave closure to the families of 80 crew members who lost their lives
The long-lost USS Grayback (SS-208) was finally located after nearly 75 years, bringing an end to one of World War II’s enduring mysteries. The submarine…
The U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon Program includes the rollout of the XM7 rifle
The U.S. Army is rolling out the XM7 rifle to take over as the primary weapon for infantry forces, phasing out the long-serving M4 Carbine.…
Harlem Hellfighters: The All-Black Military Unit That Broke Barriers on the Western Front
When it comes to American military history, few units are as storied and famous as the Harlem Hellfighters. Officially the 369th Infantry Regiment, this all-Black…