The Soviet-built Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum was created to rival American fighter jets during the Cold War and quickly became a threat in the skies
The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum is a Soviet-designed fighter jet built with air superiority in mind. Introduced in the 1980s, it quickly earned a reputation for…
Marked with the name and logo of a fake weather service, a German weather station was hidden in plain sight in North America during WWII
Victory in World War II didn’t hinge solely on weapons or troops—it also depended on intelligence gathered behind the scenes. Espionage played a central role,…
General Austin Miller was noted for his calm leadership during an enormous transition as he oversaw American troops withdraw from Afghanistan
In 2021, General Austin “Scott” Miller made history as the longest-serving U.S. commander in Afghanistan, holding the position for 915 days before stepping down. A…
Operation Lam Son 719: A closer look at the battle that took out America’s helicopter force in Vietnam
During the Vietnam War, the helicopter became a defining symbol of American military strategy, revolutionizing how troops were deployed and supported in combat. Able to…
After serving in both World Wars, General Graves B. Erskine went on to become a technical advisor for famous war movies including ‘Sands of Iwo Jima’
Before filming Sands of Iwo Jima in 1949, John Wayne and Republic Pictures brought in General Graves B. Erskine as a technical advisor to ensure…
A rare look at life inside military prisons where service members who violate military law are detained
In 2019, U.S. correctional facilities—spanning federal, state, and military prisons—held a combined total of 1,380,427 people. Over the past hundred years, the treatment of incarcerated…
How much do you know about D-Day? 10+ Facts about the carefully coordinated invasion that changed the course of WWII
On June 6, 1944, a pivotal moment in World War II history unfolded as Allied forces launched a massive invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Soldiers from…
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Wes Studi became an advocate for veterans following his service in Vietnam
Wes Studi is widely celebrated for his powerful performances in landmark films like Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An American Legend,…
The Amish choose to grow beards but not mustaches because of long-established military traditions
The Amish are well known for their distinctive Christian communities, where a simple, humble lifestyle reflects their deep spiritual values. Among the most visible signs…
‘The Munsters’ and ‘Pet Sematary’ actor Fred Gwynne joined the US Navy during WWII, right after finishing high school
Fred Gwynne is best known for his towering stature, deep voice, and iconic roles as Herman Munster and Jud Crandall—but his life’s journey began far…
Japan’s follow-up attack to Pearl Harbor, Operation K, damaged a school near Honolulu but failed to do much else
The December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor remains seared into collective memory as a moment of profound shock and tragedy, immortalized in history books…
Henry Johnson, a member of the famous Harlem Hellfighters, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor nearly a century after his heroism in WWI
Many feats of valor are celebrated with medals and honors, yet some heroes go unrecognized for years due to racial bias, political factors, or international…