As fears grew over nuclear-armed satellites during the Space Race, a U.S. Air Force pilot made history by scoring the only air-to-space kill
On September 13, 1985, the U.S. Air Force made history by successfully destroying a satellite with a missile launched from a jet—something no nation had…
During the D-Day invasion, Allied aircraft outnumbered the Luftwaffe 30:1 (plus other little-known facts about D-Day)
On June 6, 1944, the course of World War II shifted dramatically as Allied forces stormed the shores of German-occupied France. Soldiers from the United…
Sgt. Roddie Edmonds risked his life by defying his German captors and refusing to single out any Jewish soldiers
In the midst of World War II, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds displayed unwavering moral courage while imprisoned in a German POW camp. When confronted by…
Going against orders, Paris Davis endured 19 hours of enemy fire to save his wounded comrades
During the Vietnam War, Paris Davis distinguished himself through extraordinary courage, refusing to abandon his injured comrades even as enemy fire raged around him. As…
Behind the scenes of ‘The Longest Day’, John Wayne and producer Darryl Zanuck went head-to-head
Hailed as one of the standout war films of the 1960s, The Longest Day frequently appears on lists of the greatest war movies ever made.…
After an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter crashed in California’s Sequoia National Forest, the U.S. Air Force attempted to cover up the jet’s design by scattering parts from another aircraft
In July 1986, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter crashed in California’s Sequoia National Forest, triggering a swift and highly classified recovery effort by the U.S.…
A chemical warfare attack during WWI led to a terrifying moment where severely injured Russian soldiers launched one last defiant counteroffensive known as the Attack of the Dead Men
On August 6, 1915, during the fierce battle at Osowiec Fortress, German troops unleashed a massive chlorine gas assault, confident it would annihilate the Russian…
Around the world, military strategists designed ‘highway strips’ to accommodate aircraft and serve as temporary runways in the event of war
Normally, spotting an airplane landing on a highway would signal a serious malfunction or an emergency situation. Yet in certain instances, no crisis exists at…
A look at what it’s like to serve aboard a military submarine, where life unfolds within a confined environment cut off from the rest of the world
Submarines rank among the most enigmatic creations of modern engineering—built to slip beneath the ocean’s surface and vanish from sight for extended stretches of time.…
George Ray Tweed: The U.S. Navy radioman who managed to evade the Imperial Japanese Army on Guam for over two years
In times of war, individuals are often driven beyond the limits of everyday life, performing feats of courage that earn lasting recognition. But conflict also…
Why don’t the Amish grow mustaches? The answer lies in an unexpected connection to military traditions
The Amish are widely recognized for their unique practice of Christianity, where simplicity, modesty, and humility embody their spiritual convictions. For Amish men, growing a…
As a troubled teen, R. Lee Ermey was facing jail time and chose to enlist in the Marine Corps – a decision that set him on the path to military greatness and Hollywood
R. Lee Ermey rose to lasting fame through his unforgettable portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket—a role that resonated so strongly because…