The highest ranking US military officer in World War II isn’t who you think
World War II history is filled with famous names, many of which are general and flag officers who planned and fought the war to its now well-known conclusion. High ranking…
Today in military history: Detroit surrenders without a fight
On Aug. 16, 1812, American General William Hull surrendered Fort Detroit to the British without a fight. Maybe it was the overwhelming English and Native American forces gathered outside the…
5 general officers who were almost certainly crazy
These five American generals and admirals did things that played with the thin line between cunning and crazy, but they were awesome at their jobs so most everyone looked the other way.
1. A Navy admiral dressed up in a ninja suit to e…
The US Navy didn’t have an admiral until after the Civil War
Career progression for officers in the old United States Navy used to be very different from what we know today. Officers had just four ranks open to them, midshipman, lieutenant,…
One of the most famous Navy SEALs was ‘snapped in two’ during a training op
Retired Adm. William McRaven is a lot of things. He’s a former commander of the Joint Special Operations Command, best-selling author, and organizer of the operation that killed the world’s…
Women in the military: Paving the way and shooting for the stars… literally
There are few things I love more than seeing badass women breaking barriers and proving to the world that powerful women are a force t…
This Navy Admiral built ships and Disney parks
The Disney Company is known around the world for its ability to bring magic to life and make dreams come true. This is possible thanks to the work of their…
Why the US Navy will stop publicizing Admiral promotions
A top US admiral explained March 13, 2019, that the Navy is keeping high-level promotions a secret because hackers from China and other adversarial countries are targeting flag officers.
While the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps all continue…
Navy’s first female admiral has died
Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, the Navy’s first female admiral, died July 21 at 98 years old
The Navy’s first-ever female admiral died at age 98
Retired Rear Adm. Alene B. Duerk, the Navy’s first female admiral, passed away July 21, 2018. She was 98 years old.
“It took 197 years and a forward-looking Chief of Naval Operations, Elmo Zumwalt, to break with tradition before Alene D…