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cordelia cook
Mighty Heroes

She was the first woman to receive both Purple Heart and Bronze Star

Lt. Col. Cordelia "Betty" Cook was the first woman to earn both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

martial arts
World War II

This martial art was originally developed to beat up Nazis

One man taught the world's Jewish population martial arts to defend themselves when no one would do it for them.

Belfort Ruse
World War I

Today in military history: Belfort Ruse in WWI

In what would become known as the Belfort Ruse, the Allies drew German forces away from the actual upcoming offensive.

recondo
Vietnam War

You had to bet your life to graduate from the Vietnam-era Recondo school

Vietnam-era Recondo training emphasized both reconnaissance and standard infantry skills at the small unit level.

last samurai
History

This French military officer was the real-life ‘Last Samurai’

By the time Brunet arrived in Japan with the French military mission, he was already a veteran of the French Invasion of Mexico.

Women’s Defense Relief Corps
Today in Military History

Today in military history: Women join British war effort

On Aug. 29, 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was formed, officially bringing women into the British war effort.

A group of World War II-era military aircraft are parked on the deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. Several crew members are walking and working around the planes. Two warships are visible in the distance on the ocean. The image is in black and white.
World War II

Everything you need to know about the Battle of Midway, the ‘turning point’ of WWII

On June 4, 1942, the Japanese fleet arrived in its attack formation. Its target was Midway Island. The Battle of Midway would follow.

chinese military leaders
History

5 historical Chinese military leaders you should know about

When it comes to the Chinese military, most westerners are familiar with the most recent Chinese military leaders. What about the rest?

bob barker
Entertainment

WWII Naval Aviator and ‘The Price is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99

The man, the myth, the legend, Bob Barker of The Price is Right fame passed August 26, 2023, at the age of 99.

ukraine f-16 training
Military News

Ukrainians will train on F-16s in Arizona

The U.S. DoD announced its contribution to the international effort to train and equip Ukrainians with F-16 Fighting Falcons.

indiana navy base
Base Guides

An Indiana Navy base supplies 18th and 21st century tech

This landlocked base in Indiana holds the title of the third largest naval installation in the world by geographic area.

daiquiri creator
History

An American sailor introduced the daiquiri to the US

The naval profession is often associated with drinking. It’s no surprise that it was an American naval officer who introduced the daiquiri.

luger
Firearms

The Luger wasn’t Germany’s primary pistol during WWII

While the Luger was issued, it was not Germany's primary pistol during the war. In fact, production didn't continue past 1942.

ronald reagan
History

Ronald Reagan may have been packing heat the entire time he was President

A post-presidency rumor says that Ronald Regan carried a loaded pistol in that case, something far better than a cheap six-shooter.

USS Canberra
Surface

Why a US Navy ship is named after Australia’s capital city

On June 5, 2021, the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS-30) was christened in Sydney, Australia.

white death
World War II

The entrance of the ‘White Death’ in WWII

When it comes to legendary sharpshooters, one name sends a chill down the spine: Simo Häyhä. Some might know him as the White Death.

helping homeless vets
Mental Health

Mobile medical units providing health care to homeless vets

In addition to the challenges of being homeless, homeless veterans struggle to receive healthcare that they may be entitled to through the VA.

washing machine charlie
Fixed Wing

This is why Washing Machine Charlie is the most annoying enemy aircraft ever

The aircraft were nicknamed Washing Machine Charlie due to the purposely out of sync engines used by the enemy pilots.

navy alcohol ban
Feature

This is what happened when the Navy banned alcohol on its ships

In 1914, the Navy banned alcohol on it's ships. Unsurprisingly, it was a very unpopular move.

zeppelins
World War I

Why World War I zeppelins were harder to kill than you think

People make the mistake of looking at the Hindenburg disaster and assuming zeppelins are just a hot air balloon, but they're tougher.