Rudy Reyes Talks FORCE BLUE and the Importance of Maritime Conservation
The majority likely know World of Warships for being the action-packed naval arm of Wargaming’s multiplayer game series, but few know it does much outside…
A comrade’s betrayal led to the death of Richard Fitzgibbon Jr. in Vietnam, but he wasn’t recognized as an official war casualty for decades
The exact beginning of the Vietnam War is still debated by historians. Some trace its roots as far back as 1887, when Vietnam was absorbed…
Veteran George Kennedy went on to star in many classic war movies, including ‘Brass Target’ where he played General Patton – a commander he served under
George Kennedy’s powerful screen persona was rooted in more than charisma—it was shaped by years of real military service. Long before audiences knew him from…
Former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell pursued two men in a high-speed chase after his beloved dog was murdered
Drawing on the same grit that carried him through Afghanistan, former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell reacted instantly when two men shot his cherished Labrador. Grief-stricken…
One of John F. Kennedy’s caskets was buried at sea, which was a fitting tribute as the late president had served in the Navy
After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, his remains were flown to Washington, D.C., in a bronze casket that functioned only as a…
Was John Wayne unfit for service or did he deliberately avoid serving in the army during WWII?
John Wayne remains one of the most iconic figures in American cinema. Over the course of his long career, he starred in numerous landmark films…
Abu Tahsin al-Salhi,a legendary military sniper, killed 384 ISIS fighters from astonishing distances in the struggle against extremist forces in Iraq
Abu Tahsin al-Salhi—revered throughout Iraq as the “Sheikh of Snipers”—rose to almost legendary status during the brutal war against ISIS. A battle-hardened fighter whose service…
The USS Pueblo was captured by North Korea in 1968 and is still held in Pyongyang to this day
In early 1968, North Korea’s capture of the USS Pueblo triggered a volatile international crisis at a moment when U.S. resources were already stretched thin…
The Battle of Tannenberg saw the annihilation of the Russian Second Army
Nearly five hundred years after the Teutonic Knights were routed at Grunwald, the sting of that defeat still lingered in the German historical consciousness. So…
While he did serve in the Marine Corps., late actor Brian Dennehy never saw combat in Vietnam like he claimed
Brian Dennehy built a reputation as a commanding screen presence, known for standout roles in First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet (1996).…
The AC-47, called ‘Puff, the Magic Dragon’ by American troops in Vietnam, was replaced in 1969 by newer, more innovative gunships
During the Vietnam War, U.S. service members gave the 1960s folk tune “Puff, the Magic Dragon” an entirely new association. They adopted the title as a…
The four greatest military snipers in history who took out distant enemies with using precision and sheer resolve
Rising to the level of an elite sniper calls for far more than steady aim. It requires unshakable composure, endurance that borders on the superhuman,…